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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
MMA Hype -11-
Date: Nov 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Njord ducks under a wild hook from Sabe.
Njord misses with a wild body shot.
Njord keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Njord appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kimo Sabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Njord lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabe circles away quickly and effectively.
Njord cracks Sabe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
Nice body punch from Njord.
Njord looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabe is just out of range.#CL2#
Sabe moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short body shot lands from Njord as the two fighters clinch.
Njord blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Njord scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Njord blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Njord blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Njord.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Njord.
Njord misses with the head strike.
Njord can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Njord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Njord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Sabe prevents a body shot from Njord.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Njord throws a head punch that misses.
Njord blocking some punches.
#T2#
Njord lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Njord being controlled against the cage.
Sabe receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabe.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Njord.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Njord lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabe misses with some punches.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Njord scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Sabe scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Njord controls the action.
Njord misses with a punch on the inside.
Njord is working Sabe over against the cage.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe is pushing Njord up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Njord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Njord is working Sabe over against the cage.
Njord blocks an elbow strike.
Njord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a body shot but Njord blocks it.
Njord swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe trying to control the position but instead, Njord has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sabe into the cage.#T4#
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Njord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a body shot but Njord blocks it.
Sabe working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Njord uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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 Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sabe tries to clinch but Njord is having none of it.
Sabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Njord.
Sabe misses with an uppercut
and Njord counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Sabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sabe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabe.
Njord scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Kimo Sabe's cut even more.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njord presses Sabe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Njord.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sabe lands a hook that snaps the head of Njord backwards. #T1#
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Njord.
Njord slows down the pace here.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Njord controls his hands.
Njord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sabe leaning against his opponent.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Njord.
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Njord lands a nice shot to the body.
Njord lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabe backwards.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kimo Sabe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Njord - that landed with a thud.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Njord blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njord.
Sabe is leaning against Njord and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Njord blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Njord.
Sabe tries to work over Njord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Njord controls the action.
#T3#
Njord tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sabe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Njord prevents a body shot from Sabe.
A bit of stalling here from Njord.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Njord's elbow.
Sabe lands a body shot.
Sabe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Njord. #T4#
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Njord avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Njord lands a left hand.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Njord's elbow.
Njord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Njord blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Sabe misses with some punches.
Njord throws a punch but it's blocked by Sabe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Njord.
Njord goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Njord can't find room to land a body shot as Sabe controls the action.
Njord blocking some punches.
Njord working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kimo Sabe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Sabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Njord connects with a crisp jab.
Sabe get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Sabe stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Njord runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Njord! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 121
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elmars.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
We've been hearing reports that Elmars has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parks misses with a two punch combination.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Elmars tries to counter by clinching up but Parks breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a hook. Elmars ducked under it nicely.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Elmars uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Elmars feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Elmars gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks throws a looping overhand right but Elmars ducks down to avoid it.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks throws a hook but Elmars avoids it easily.
Parks throws an overhand right that lands on Elmars's shoulder, as Elmars tries to avoid the shot.
Brody Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Parks throws a hook but Elmars blocks it.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Elmars moves away and avoids it.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Elmars avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elmars is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Elmars slips a jab from Parks.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Elmars seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Parks throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Elmars counters with a shoot takedown. Parks fights it but they end up in guard. #T3#
Elmars stays in close to Parks's body and controls the position.
Elmars trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks wants to stand up but Elmars is controlling him.
Elmars might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Elmars trying to control but Parks is working from the bottom.
Parks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#ES2#
Parks pushes Elmars off and scrambles back to his feet.
Elmars walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elmars's head backwards.
Parks throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Elmars counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elmars.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Elmars jumps guard and drags Parks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Elmars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Elmars working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Parks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Parks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elmars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parks.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elmars momentarily.
Parks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elmars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parks misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks misses with a looping left.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Parks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Elmars saw that one coming.
Parks takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Elmars misses its target.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Elmars is just out of range.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elmars uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elmars moves away.
Elmars swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elmars slips under a jab from Parks.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
Elmars takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2#
Parks throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Elmars holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Parks has had enough of the clinch but Elmars keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Parks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Parks has had enough of the clinch but Elmars keeps him there for the moment.
Elmars misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elmars.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Elmars lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Parks avoids a wild elbow strike from Elmars.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Elmars has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Elmars turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Elmars manages to end up in side control.
Parks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elmars was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Elmars appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Elmars tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Nice jab there from Parks.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Elmars was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Parks.
Parks throws out a loose jab but Elmars uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmars ducks under a wild hook from Parks.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Parks looks to land a combination but Elmars avoids it well.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elmars manages to avoid it.
Parks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parks takes a swing at Elmars's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elmars counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Elmars walks into a jab.
Elmars avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmars uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Elmars is out of range.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars is looking to counter the offense by Parks and move into the clinch.
No joy there for Parks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Elmars does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Elmars's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elmars.
A slow jab from Parks misses its intended target.
Elmars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Elmars moves away from the strike by Parks.
Elmars tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Parks manages to circle out of the way.
Parks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Elmars moves into the clinch.
Elmars creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Parks's defenses. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elmars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elmars slips under a jab from Parks.
As Parks tries to get set, Elmars tries to push him back and clinch up but Parks manages to avoid the attempt.
Elmars ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Elmars bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elmars is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks misses with a straight right.
Parks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Parks misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Elmars counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Parks blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Elmars has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Parks is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Elmars off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Parks is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Elmars gets his way!
#T2##SUB#
Elmars is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Parks knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Parks for a finish.
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!#SUB#
Elmars has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Parks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Elmars gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Georgs Elmars!
Georgs Elmars thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
FCL - 64
Date: Nov 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Gurnisson misses the shot to the body.
Arai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gurnisson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Arai lands an overhand right.
Arai throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Gurnisson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arai won't be happy with that.
Arai is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Gurnisson is trying to get an arm triangle but Arai is defending well. #SUB#
Gurnisson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arai, who protects the arm well.
Arai is not content to let Gurnisson control the position. #T1#
Arai tries to escape but Gurnisson is in control.
Arai tries to buck Gurnisson off but Gurnisson is having none of it.
Gurnisson prevents Arai from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Arai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Arai is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Gurnisson is staying active.#SUB#
Gurnisson tries for a kimura but Arai is defending well.
Arai tries to bench press Gurnisson off him but Gurnisson keeps the position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gurnisson trying to control the position but Arai is working away. #SUB#
Gurnisson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Arai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Gurnisson's best efforts.
Arai is trying to stand.
Arai is trying to control but can't.
#T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Arai.
Jab, jab by Arai - just one landing.
A cross from Arai lands.
Arai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arai throws a nice looking combination but Gurnisson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arai throws a body punch but Gurnisson moves out of range.
Saint Arai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gurnisson throws a sloppy body shot
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Gurnisson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arai loads up on a big right hand but Gurnisson slips the punch.
Gurnisson feinted with a counter takedown.
Arai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gurnisson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arai thinking. #T4#
Gurnisson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurnisson throws a hook to the side of Arai's head but Arai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arai let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gurnisson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gurnisson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gurnisson blocks a jab.
Arai looks to land a left hand but Gurnisson moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Arai.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurnisson.
Arai avoids the body shot from Gurnisson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saint Arai will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gurnisson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A big right from Gurnisson misses.
Arai scores with the left hand. Gurnisson knows he should have avoided that one.
Arai throws a right hand that misses
and Gurnisson counters with a left to the body.
Gurnisson digs a good hook to Arai's body.
Gurnisson lands a jab to the nose.
Arai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arai misses with a hook.
Gurnisson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gurnisson is looking to wear down Arai with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gurnisson avoids the body shot from Arai.
Arai lands with a cross.
Arai misses with a straight left.
Arai throws a body punch but Gurnisson moves out of range. #T1#
Arai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gurnisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gurnisson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gurnisson has a takedown stuffed.
Arai slaps away a takedown attempt from Gurnisson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gurnisson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gurnisson misses its target.
Arai misses with a lunging right hand
and Gurnisson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Arai misses the target.
Arai lands with a hook. Gurnisson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Arai swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gurnisson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arai takes a swing at Gurnisson's ribcage but misses.
Gurnisson slips a jab from Arai.
Some wild striking there from Arai.
Arai takes a swing at Gurnisson's ribcage but misses.
Gurnisson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Arai.
A big left from Gurnisson misses.
Saint Arai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arai throws a body punch but Gurnisson moves out of range.
Saint Arai seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Gurnisson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arai.
Arai just misses with a punch to the body.
Arai misses with a straight right.
A quick step to the side and Gurnisson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Arai misses
and Gurnisson counters with a nice uppercut.
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurnisson.
Arai misses the shot to the body.
Gurnisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Arai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gurnisson scores with a jab. Arai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A jab lands there for Gurnisson.
Arai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Arai scores with a nice right hand.
Arai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurnisson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gurnisson slips a jab from Arai.
Arai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arai throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gurnisson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gurnisson misses with a shot to the body
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gurnisson lands with a straight right. Arai didn't see that one coming.
Gurnisson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arai cracks Gurnisson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Arai misses with an uppercut. Gurnisson saw that one coming.
Arai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saint Arai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Gurnisson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gurnisson.
Arai misses with a wild body shot.
Gurnisson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Arai looks to land a combination. Gurnisson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gurnisson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gurnisson.
Gurnisson walks into a left hand.
Gurnisson misses with a straight left. #CL#
Gurnisson drives through and clinches with Arai against the cage.
#BC#
Gurnisson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gurnisson misses with a left hand
and Arai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Gurnisson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arai! But no joy.
Gurnisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arai.
Gurnisson throws a body punch but Arai moves out of range.
Arai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Arai takes a swing at Gurnisson's ribcage but misses.
Gurnisson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurnisson is just out of range.
Gurnisson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arai manages to avoid it.
Arai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gurnisson throws out the jab.
Arai takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Arai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gurnisson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gurnisson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gurnisson blocks a jab.
It looked like Gurnisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice body punch from Arai.
Arai lands a nice hook to Gurnisson's body. Gurnisson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurnisson is just out of range.
A jab from Gurnisson misses.
Gurnisson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gurnisson ducks under a wild hook from Arai.#T3#
Gurnisson misses with a left hand
and Arai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gurnisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arai misses with a hook.
It looked like Gurnisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arai digs a good body shot into Gurnisson's ribs.
Gurnisson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Arai lands a jab to the nose.
Arai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Gurnisson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Arai won't be happy with that.
Arai explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Arai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gurnisson was well out of range. Poor timing from Arai.
Arai with a jab.
Gurnisson throws a big shot that misses.
Arai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Gurnisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Arai misses with a body shot.
Gurnisson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arai.
Gurnisson dodges the punch combination from Arai.
Gurnisson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Arai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Gurnisson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A left and a right from Arai both land. Nice combination.
Arai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gurnisson throws the left hand but Arai avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Arai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arai throws a shot from downtown. Gurnisson moves away and avoids it.
Arai misses with a looping left.
Gurnisson misses with a body punch
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gurnisson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai looks to land a combination but Gurnisson avoids it well.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurnisson is just out of range.
Gurnisson misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Arai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gurnisson.
Arai lands a lovely overhand right.
Gurnisson throws a hook but Arai blocks it.
Gurnisson throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.
Arai comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Arai misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Gurnisson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Arai's guard.
Arai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Arai not doing much here.
Arai trying to mount his opponent but Gurnisson defends it. #T2#
Gurnisson wants to control but Arai is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Gurnisson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arai pulls his head out easily.
Arai is looking to take a break and control but Gurnisson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Arai controlling the pace.
Arai is trying to control. Gurnisson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Arai trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Gurnisson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arai not doing much here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Arai trying to control from half guard but Gurnisson is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Arai slaps away a takedown attempt from Gurnisson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Arai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gurnisson circles away quickly and effectively.
Gurnisson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arai. Gurnisson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arai moves out of range as Gurnisson strikes.
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gurnisson moves away.
Gurnisson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gurnisson somewhat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gurnisson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Arai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gurnisson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Arai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arai lunges at Gurnisson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gurnisson's hand.
Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gurnisson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Gurnisson misses.
Arai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gurnisson at a distance.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Gurnisson is just out of range.
Arai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Arai misses the jab.
Arai connects with a looping right hand.
Gurnisson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gurnisson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gurnisson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gurnisson scores with a jab to the body.
Arai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gurnisson takes one to the chin there.
Gurnisson blocks a jab.
Arai throws a shot to the body.
Gotrek Gurnisson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gurnisson misses the jab.
Arai lands a nice shot to the body.
Arai throws a body punch but Gurnisson moves out of range.
Donk. Arai catches Gurnisson right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arai misses with a series of wild punches.
Arai just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Gurnisson misses the target.
Arai throws a hook to the side of Gurnisson's head but Gurnisson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Arai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gurnisson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gurnisson. Arai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gurnisson walks into a stiff left hand from Arai.
Arai misses with a looping right.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gurnisson manages to avoid it.
Gurnisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Saint Arai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gurnisson slips a straight right by Arai.
Gurnisson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gurnisson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arai slips under a jab.
Gurnisson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arai misses with a jab to the body
and Gurnisson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Gurnisson punishes Arai's body with a nice straight punch.
Arai lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Gurnisson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Arai quickly recovers to half guard.
Arai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Arai slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gurnisson throwing strikes from guard but Arai blocks nicely.
Gurnisson won't allow Arai to get back to his feet.
Arai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Arai's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saint Arai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Arai 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Arai!
Saint Arai is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Saint Arai thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA SUB WRESTLING 8
Date: Oct 13, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Joey Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jits Prof!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Prof clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Prof decides to pull guard.
Prof pulls Castillo in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Castillo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Castillo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prof is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prof has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Castillo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Prof dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (0) vs (2) Prof
Castillo being controlled here, momentarily.
Prof's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prof must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castillo controls Prof momentarily but Prof frees himself. #SUB#
Castillo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2#
Prof drops back, looking for a kneebar! Castillo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Castillo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Castillo! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Castillo (4) vs (2) Prof
Prof is trying to control Castillo's posture but Castillo avoids it.
Prof is not content to let Castillo control the position.
Prof is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Castillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prof knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prof can't do much from the bottom here.
Prof is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Castillo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Castillo (4) vs (6) Prof#T4#
I really don't envy Castillo right now.
#SUB2#
Prof looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Prof looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Prof avoiding Castillo 's attempts to control his hands. #T5#
Good control from Prof.
Castillo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Prof is looking for a choke. Castillo gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Castillo manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (6) vs (6) Prof
Prof pulls Castillo in to control the position. #T6#
Prof keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo stands and throws Prof's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (9) vs (6) Prof#T7#
Prof is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Castillo is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (11) vs (6) Prof
Prof is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prof can do anything to dispel that myth.
Prof tries to lock up and control but Castillo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prof is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Prof really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prof wants to control but Castillo is having none of it.
Prof is trying to escape the mount.
#T8##SUB#
Castillo working for a submission but Prof is keeping him at bay.
Prof manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Prof has a hand on Castillo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Castillo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (14) vs (6) Prof
Prof really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Prof regains half guard.#T9##SUB2#
Prof actively working from the bottom here.
Prof is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Prof keeping control of the position.
Prof gets back to full guard.
#T10#
Prof has Castillo pulled in close to control his posture.
Prof keeping moving, preventing Castillo from controlling successfully.
Castillo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prof is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Prof has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T11##SUB2#
Prof escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Prof wants to sweep here but Castillo controlling him for the moment.
Castillo wants to pass the guard but Prof is keeping the position.
Prof is controlling Castillo's posture.#T12#
Prof tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castillo trying to control but Prof is working from the bottom.
Prof trying to control the position here.
Prof is looking to sweep but instead, Castillo has passed into half guard.
#T13#
Prof controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Castillo prevents Prof from improving his position.
Prof manages to get to full guard.
Prof controlling the position.#T14#
Castillo trying to move into half guard but instead Prof has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (14) vs (8) Prof
Prof pushing down on Castillo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Castillo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prof forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Prof is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castillo is trying to maintain the position but Prof is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castillo takes the fight on points by 14 to 8. |
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Event:
FCL - 57
Date: Oct 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Salad feints and then cracks Arai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arai down.
Arai shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Salad misses with a lunging right hand
and Salad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Salad gets tackled into the cage by Arai. Arai maintains the clinch.
Salad lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Arai manages to break the clinch.
Salad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Salad wants it to stay on the feet.
Arai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Salad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arai is out of range and Salad settles back down.
Salad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arai.
Salad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arai scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Arai has Salad up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Salad.
Salad prevents the takedown attempt.
Tater Salad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Arai.
Salad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Arai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Salad to keep the fight standing.#T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Salad.
Arai tries to pull guard but Salad holds him up against the cage and eventually Arai drops back down to his feet.
Arai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arai is trying to pull guard but Salad has him pressed against the cage.
Arai tries to pull guard but Salad forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Arai turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Arai manages to end up in side control.
Arai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Arai sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Salad is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arai working away.
Arai misses with the ground and pound.
Arai staying calm.
Salad is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Arai trying to control the action but Salad is working from the bottom.
Arai fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Arai has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arai working the ground and pound but Salad is defending the strikes.
Salad regains half guard.
Salad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Arai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arai is taking a breather. Salad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3#
It looks like Arai 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arai prevents Salad from improving his position.
Salad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Salad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salad connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Arai with that takedown attempt. #T4#
Arai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saint Arai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arai lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Arai scores with a takedown into Salad's guard.
Arai advances position into side control!
Salad is not content to let Arai control the position.
Salad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Arai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saint Arai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Salad misses with a few strikes there.
Arai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Salad tries to avoid it but Arai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Salad to the ground. Salad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Salad looks to throw the jab but Arai is out of range.
Arai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arai throws a body punch but Salad moves out of range.
Arai looks to score with a jab to the body but Salad is just out of range.
Arai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Arai throws out a loose jab but Salad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salad is looking to counter punch.
Salad tries to bum rush Arai with a series of wild strikes but Arai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tater Salad is winning the standup battle so far.
Arai moves in looking to clinch but Salad pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad stuffs the takedown.
Salad throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Arai to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Arai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Salad, pushing him back against the cage.
Arai wants a takedown.
Tater Salad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Arai.#T1#
Salad lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Salad.
Arai can't get the takedown.
Salad pushes Arai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salad misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Salad breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Arai misses its intended target.
Salad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Arai looks to land a combination but Salad avoids it well.
Arai throws a lazy uppercut
and Salad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arai misses with a body shot.
Salad misses the jab.
Arai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Salad dips to his left and cracks Arai with an uppercut!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Salad but Salad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Arai is looking to clinch.
Salad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salad keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salad throws out a loose jab but Arai uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Arai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Salad, as that shot connected.
Arai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Arai slips under a jab from Salad.#T3#
Arai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Salad misses with a lunging right hand
and Arai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Salad thinking.
Arai scores with a hook to the body. Salad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Arai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Salad is fending him off so far but Arai persists. Nope, Salad circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Salad darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Arai tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Salad defends well and Arai ends up having to push Salad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Arai moves away from the strike by Salad.
Arai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Salad avoids the body shot from Arai.
It looked like Salad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Salad misses.
Arai slips under a jab from Salad.
Salad misses with a head kick.
Arai slips under a jab from Salad.#T4#
Salad waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arai.
Arai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arai tries to clinch up.
Arai shoots in looking for a takedown but Salad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Arai blocks a jab.
Salad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arai with a poor takedown
and Salad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arai connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Arai.
Arai scores with a sloppy right hand. Salad should have avoided that one.
Salad with a nice cross.
Jab by Salad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tater Salad dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Horrible takedown attempt by Arai or perhaps it was just good defense by Salad, which made it look bad.
Arai misses with a two punch combination.
Arai takes a swing at Salad's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Arai rushes Salad and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Salad manages to break the clinch.
Arai misses with a takedown attempt
and Salad counters with a nice uppercut.
Arai misses with a two punch combination.
Salad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tater Salad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Arai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad moves away from the strike by Arai.
Salad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Arai closes this distance looking for a takedown but Salad circles away.#T1#
Arai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salad.
Salad looks to throw the jab but Arai is out of range.
Salad throws a shot from downtown. Arai moves away and avoids it.
Arai throws a body shot but no joy.
Arai misses with a hook.
Salad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Arai is looking to clinch.
Arai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Arai connects with a single shot there.
Arai throws out a loose jab but Salad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salad throwing a counter right hand but Arai manages to avoid it.#T2#
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Salad moves away.
Arai misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Salad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
A slow jab from Salad misses its intended target.
Arai fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Arai throws a jab when Salad was well out of range.
Salad blocks a jab.
Salad slips under a jab from Arai.
Salad throwing a counter right hand but Arai manages to avoid it.
Arai closes the distance but Salad moves to the side
and Salad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salad misses with a left hand
and Arai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Salad misses with a hook. Arai ducked under it nicely.
Arai rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arai jabs at Salad's body.
Salad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arai. Salad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Arai connects with a crisp jab.
Salad cracks Arai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arai fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Salad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Arai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Salad's waist but Salad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Arai off to one side.
Salad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Salad scores with a jab. Arai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arai shoots in looking for a takedown but Salad manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Arai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Salad moves out of range of the strikes.
Arai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Salad looks to land a left hand but Arai moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Salad.
Arai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salad.
Arai throws a hook but Salad avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Salad on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saint Arai.
I think Arai 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Arai!
After winning the bout, Saint Arai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 13
Date: Oct 09, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Koivupuunoksa moves into the clinch successfully.
Koivupuunoksa slows down the pace here.
Koivupuunoksa has Path pressed against the cage.
Koivupuunoksa seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#BC#
Koivupuunoksa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Path keeps the fight on the outside.
Path looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Path uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivupuunoksa.
Path uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Koivupuunoksa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivupuunoksa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Koivupuunoksa scores with a shot to the body.
Koivupuunoksa throws a body shot but no joy.
Path throws a right and a left that Koivupuunoksa avoids nicely.
A jab from Path does it's job there.
Path keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Koivupuunoksa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Koivupuunoksa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Path!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Koivupuunoksa is putting a hurting on Path here, landing some big shots from side control.
Path tries to bench press Koivupuunoksa off him but Koivupuunoksa keeps the position.
Koivupuunoksa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The strikes coming from Koivupuunoksa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Path is trying to improve his position.
Koivupuunoksa cracks Path with a big right hand but Path just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sloppy strikes there by Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Path tries to bench press Koivupuunoksa off him but Koivupuunoksa keeps the position. #SUB#
Koivupuunoksa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Path, who protects the arm well.
Koivupuunoksa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Path's face as Koivupuunoksa controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koivupuunoksa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Path is not content to let Koivupuunoksa control the position.
Koivupuunoksa sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Path is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Koivupuunoksa trying to control the action but Path is working from the bottom. #T3#
Koivupuunoksa lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Koivupuunoksa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Path on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Path defending against the ground and pound.
Path is pushing Koivupuunoksa's head away, looking to escape. Koivupuunoksa manages to hold on to the position though.
Koivupuunoksa misses with the ground and pound.
Path taking punishment in the form of punches.
Koivupuunoksa fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Path is pushing Koivupuunoksa's head away, looking to escape. Koivupuunoksa manages to hold on to the position though.
Path struggling a bit here.
Path manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Path is looking to improve his position.
Path gets back to full guard.
Koivupuunoksa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Koivupuunoksa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Path seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Path looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Koivupuunoksa throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sayonara Koivupuunoksa dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Path lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Path.
Path looks to land a right hand but Koivupuunoksa moved out of range.
Koivupuunoksa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Path manages to avoid it.
Koivupuunoksa has his takedown stuffed
and Path counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Koivupuunoksa clinches with his opponent.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Koivupuunoksa tries to work over Path's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koivupuunoksa is leaning against Path and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Koivupuunoksa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Koivupuunoksa has Path pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Koivupuunoksa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Path breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Koivupuunoksa misses with an uppercut. Path saw that one coming.
Path avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Koivupuunoksa throws a series of punches but Path avoids them all with ease.
Path throws a counter combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Path. Koivupuunoksa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Koivupuunoksa. That snapped Path's head back.
#CL#
Koivupuunoksa rushes Path and presses him up against the cage.
Koivupuunoksa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koivupuunoksa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a body punch.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa throws a punch but it's blocked by Path.
Koivupuunoksa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Path escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Koivupuunoksa misses
and Koivupuunoksa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Koivupuunoksa.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Path.
Koivupuunoksa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a takedown
and Path connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sayonara Koivupuunoksa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Koivupuunoksa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Path.#CL#
Koivupuunoksa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Koivupuunoksa swings wildly with an uppercut but Path uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Koivupuunoksa breaks the clinch.
Koivupuunoksa misses with an uppercut
and Path counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Path.#T4#
Koivupuunoksa takes a swing at Path's ribcage but misses.
Left Path seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Koivupuunoksa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Path.
Koivupuunoksa throws a jab but it's blocked by Path.
Koivupuunoksa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Path under the eye.
Path lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koivupuunoksa.
Path connects with the punch.
Koivupuunoksa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Path keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Path misses with a looping left.
Koivupuunoksa swings for the body but Path moves out of range.
#CL#
Koivupuunoksa moves into the clinch successfully.
Path is trying to break the clinch but Koivupuunoksa is controlling him.#BC#
Koivupuunoksa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sayonara Koivupuunoksa will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Path misses with a wild body shot.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Koivupuunoksa thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Path was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Path connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koivupuunoksa's hands.
Path comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Koivupuunoksa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Koivupuunoksa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Path can do to turn this around?
Path throws a nice looking combination but Koivupuunoksa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Koivupuunoksa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Path with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Path throws a body punch but Koivupuunoksa moves out of range.
Koivupuunoksa doesn't manage to clinch there - Path circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Koivupuunoksa tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Path on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Koivupuunoksa misses with a body punch
and Path counters with a stiff right hand.
Koivupuunoksa tries to clinch but Path moves out of range. #T1#
Koivupuunoksa tries to clinch up.
Koivupuunoksa misses with an uppercut.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Koivupuunoksa throws a hook to the side of Path's head but Path sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Path throws the left hand but Koivupuunoksa avoids the punch easily.
Koivupuunoksa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koivupuunoksa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Koivupuunoksa closes the distance but Path moves to the side
and Path counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koivupuunoksa swings away with a body shot that misses
and Path counters with a straight right hand.
Path swings for the body but Koivupuunoksa moves out of range.
Path cracks Koivupuunoksa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Koivupuunoksa looks to land a left hand but Path moved out of range nicely.
Path lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Koivupuunoksa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Koivupuunoksa showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice strikes from Koivupuunoksa there.
Left Path has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koivupuunoksa with the ground and pound but Path uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Path is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Koivupuunoksa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Path is keeping the position for now.
Koivupuunoksa won't allow Path to sweep him here. #T3#
Path is looking to stand up but Koivupuunoksa isn't so interested in that idea.
Koivupuunoksa throws an elbow that misses. Path uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Koivupuunoksa's guard. Nice move by Path!#REVB#
Koivupuunoksa controls Path momentarily but Path frees himself.
Path is looking to stand up but Koivupuunoksa won't let him.
Koivupuunoksa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sayonara Koivupuunoksa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koivupuunoksa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Path blocking the ground and pound attempt from Koivupuunoksa. #T4##SUB2#
Path looking for submissions off his back.
Koivupuunoksa passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Path!
Path tries to hold on but Koivupuunoksa pushes him away.
Koivupuunoksa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Koivupuunoksa dominating with strikes here.
Sayonara Koivupuunoksa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Path is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Left Path comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Koivupuunoksa 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sayonara Koivupuunoksa!
Our winner, Sayonara Koivupuunoksa, 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. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -3-
Date: Oct 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Jalisco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalisco works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Kimo Sabe has been cut.
Jalisco looks to land a right hand but Sabe moved out of range.
Sabe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jalisco.
Sabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sabe tries to clinch but Jalisco moves out of range.
Jalisco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sabe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jalisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabe.
Jalisco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jalisco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sabe was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalisco.
Jalisco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sabe's head backwards.
Jalisco throws a hook but Sabe avoids it easily.
Sabe staying out of range there.
Jalisco steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sabe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jalisco manages to avoid it.
Jalisco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabe.
Jalisco lands a jab to the head.
Sabe throws a hook but Jalisco blocks it.
Jalisco staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Jalisco misses the target. #T1#
Jalisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Sabe clinches.
Jalisco is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabe has double underhooks.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jalisco prevents a body shot from Sabe. #BC2#
Jalisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Jalisco.
Jalisco connects with a nice looking jab.
Jalisco swings for the body but Sabe moves out of range.
Jalisco blocks a jab.
Jalisco lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jalisco misses with a double jab.
Sabe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#Kimo Sabe's cut is getting worse.
Jalisco scores with a punch to the head.
Jalisco has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sabe is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jalisco swings for the body but Sabe moves out of range.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalisco thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Jalisco finds it's way through Sabe's defenses.
Sabe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jalisco throws out the jab.
Sabe is looking to counter the offense by Jalisco and move into the clinch.
Jalisco misses with a body shot.
Jalisco throws a body punch but Sabe moves out of range.
Sabe walks into a left hand. #CUT2#Kimo Sabe's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sabe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Sabe moves into the clinch.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Jalisco controls the action.
Jalisco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe tries a body shot but Jalisco blocks it.
Jalisco blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Jalisco is looking to break free of the clinch but Sabe has double underhooks.
Jalisco blocks an uppercut.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Jalisco struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabe controls his hands.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sabe misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Jalisco avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Jalisco blocking some punches.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalisco.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalisco controls his hands.
#T4#
Jalisco has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sabe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Jalisco avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalisco.
Sabe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sabe controlling the action here for a moment.
Sabe gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#BC2#
Jalisco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalisco slips a jab from Sabe.
Jalisco misses with a few strikes there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Jalisco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Jalisco gets tackled into the cage by Sabe. Sabe maintains the clinch.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jalisco blocking some punches.
Sabe is struggling to control the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sabe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jalisco's brow.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Jalisco can't break the clinch.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabe'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalisco tries to throw a body punch but Sabe avoids it by throwing Jalisco back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jalisco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Jalisco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Jalisco manages to break the clinch.
Jalisco misses with a straight right.
Jalisco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jalisco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jalisco falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Sabe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jalisco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Sabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sabe tries to work over Jalisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kimo Sabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jalisco blocks a body shot from Sabe.
Jalisco is trying to maintain a safe position but Sabe gets an underhook and turns Jalisco into the cage.
Sabe throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Sabe misses with the head strike.
Sabe tries a body shot but Jalisco blocks it.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Jalisco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jalisco misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalisco.
A bit of stalling here from Sabe.
Jalisco prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to throw a body punch but Jalisco avoids it by throwing Sabe back against the cage.
Sabe misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalisco.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalisco controls his hands.
#T3#
Sabe throws a head punch that misses.
Jalisco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Sabe fails to land.
Jalisco blocks an elbow strike from Sabe.
Sabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalisco controls his hands.
Jalisco is trying to force a seperation but Sabe has the dominant position.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabe misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jalisco.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jalisco tries to work over Sabe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Sabe tries a body shot but Jalisco blocks it.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jalisco tries to break free but Sabe pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Jalisco.
Jalisco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sabe misses with a punch on the inside.
Sabe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabe pushes off an throws an elbow but Jalisco leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sabe has a couple of punches blocked by Jalisco.
Jalisco is trying to break the clinch but Sabe is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sabe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Sabe misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimo Sabe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimo Sabe'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#
Jalisco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabe at a distance.
Jalisco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jalisco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabe.
Sabe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jalisco throws a hook but Sabe blocks it.
As Jalisco tries to get set, Sabe tries to push him back and clinch up but Jalisco manages to avoid the attempt.
Jalisco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jalisco fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norman Jalisco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jalisco misses with an uppercut. Sabe saw that one coming.
Sabe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jalisco.
Jalisco swings for the body but Sabe moves out of range.
Sabe tries to counter by clinching up but Jalisco breaks away and moves out of range.
Jalisco swings for the body but Sabe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalisco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jalisco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sabe.
A swing and a miss from Jalisco.
Sabe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jalisco manages to circle out of the way.
Sabe ducks under a wild hook from Jalisco.
Sabe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sabe takes one to the side of the head.
Jalisco moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Jalisco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabe.
A punch combination from Jalisco misses.
Jalisco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabe.
Sabe slips under a jab.
Sabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jalisco connects with a crisp jab.
Sabe slips a jab and a cross from Jalisco.
Norman Jalisco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabe slips under a jab from Jalisco.
A big left from Jalisco misses.
Sabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jalisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jalisco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jalisco throws a hook but Sabe blocks it.
Sabe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jalisco manages to circle out of the way.
Jalisco fails to land with a series of punches.
Sabe slips a straight right by Jalisco.
Jalisco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabe.
Jalisco slips under a jab from Sabe.
Jalisco moves away from the strike by Sabe. #T2#
Jalisco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jalisco misses the shot to the body.
Jalisco looks to land a right hand but Sabe moved out of range.
Sabe tries to clinch there but Jalisco circles away.
A big left from Sabe misses.
Sabe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jalisco.
Sabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalisco misses the jab.
Sabe slips a jab from Jalisco.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A telegraphed right hand from Jalisco misses the target.
Sabe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jalisco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sabe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jalisco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sabe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jalisco throws a series of punches but Sabe avoids them all with ease.
Jalisco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sabe throws a hook to the side of Jalisco's head but Jalisco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Jalisco misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Sabe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sabe.
Sabe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jalisco uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Jalisco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jalisco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Jalisco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sabe is keeping busy.
Jalisco prevents a body shot from Sabe.
Sabe tries to work over Jalisco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jalisco tries to break free but Sabe pushes him back against the cage.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sabe can't find room to land a body shot as Jalisco controls the action.
Sabe lands an elbow inside that Jalisco shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Norman Jalisco has been cut.
Sabe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Jalisco breaks from the clinch.
Jalisco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabe is looking to counter the offense by Jalisco and move into the clinch.
Sabe swings for the body but Jalisco moves out of range.
Sabe throws a hook but Jalisco blocks it.
Nice defenses there by Jalisco.
Jalisco misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Sabe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sabe misses with a body punch.
Jalisco misses with a punch to the body.
Sabe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jalisco's elbow.
Jalisco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabe.
Sabe throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalisco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Jalisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jalisco 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Jalisco!
Norman Jalisco decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 101
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Brown misses with a left hand
and Burzum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brown connects with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brown.
Burzum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burzum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown tries to land a front kick but Burzum steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burzum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brown sizes up Burzum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Burzum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brown sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Burzum somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burzum's hands.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Burzum is just out of range.#T1#
Burzum lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Burzum misses with a body shot.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Burzum checks a leg kick.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Burzum moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Burzum.
Burzum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Burzum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burzum takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burzum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brown is fending him off so far but Burzum persists. Nope, Brown circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marques Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Burzum.
Brown misses with a right hand
and Burzum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown with a nice cross.#T2#
Burzum throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown scores with a push kick.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burzum.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Burzum closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.#BC2#
Burzum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burzum manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Burzum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burzum throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown. #TD2#
Burzum scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burzum is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Burzum thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown has a hand on Burzum's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Burzum takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Burzum on the ground.
Burzum throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Brown because Burzum loaded up on that one.
Burzum unloads with some shots from mount but Brown bucks and avoids them well.
Burzum controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown avoids a series of strikes thrown by Burzum.
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Burzum.
Brown is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burzum looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
Let's hope that Burzum 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.
Brown is trying desperately to improve position.
Brown tries to hold on but Burzum postures up.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Burzum controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Burzum.
Burzum controlling the pace for now.
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 Marques Brown will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Burzum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burzum shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Burzum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brown lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marques Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Burzum is out of range.
Burzum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brown is looking for a counter combo.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Burzum throws a body shot but no joy.
As Burzum looks to move away, Brown throws a big counter combo but Burzum just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to slow Burzum down with leg kicks. #CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Burzum has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown scores with a jab. Burzum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burzum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands a high kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burzum.
Marques Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Burzum.
Brown scores with a sloppy right hand. Burzum should have avoided that one.
Burzum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burzum can do to turn this around?
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Burzum is just out of range.
Marques Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burzum checks a leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brown.
Brown scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Burzum is just out of range.#T2#
Brown throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Burzum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burzum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Burzum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Burzum instigates a clinch.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Burzum is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burzum.
Burzum shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Burzum's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A leg kick checked by Burzum.
Burzum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Burzum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burzum shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Burzum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Burzum throws a sloppy body shot
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Burzum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brown with a jab.#T4#
Brown wants to slow Burzum down by chopping away at his legs.
Burzum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Burzum moves out of range easily.
Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Burzum misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Burzum fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brown to the ground. Burzum is now in Brown's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown trying to control the position.
Burzum lands a couple of elbows.
Burzum sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Burzum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Brown dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Brown lands a jab.
Maximus Burzum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown stuns Burzum with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burzum avoids the body shot from Brown.
Burzum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown works Burzum's body with a nice hook.
Burzum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burzum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burzum is defended easily by Brown.
Marques Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Burzum.#T1#
Burzum throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burzum at a distance.
Brown misses with a low kick as Burzum jumps back.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Burzum. Burzum gets slowly back to his feet.
Burzum checks the leg kick.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Burzum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brown is looking to chop away at Burzum's legs.
Burzum on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Burzum is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burzum shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burzum just manages to avoid it.
Brown connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Maximus Burzum has been cut.
Burzum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Burzum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Burzum.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burzum moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Burzum looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Burzum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brown rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown scores with a body shot.
Burzum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Burzum misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Burzum.
Burzum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burzum tries to clinch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Burzum moves out of range easily.
Brown swings for the body but Burzum moves out of range.
Burzum throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burzum.
Brown swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Burzum darts in and clinches Brown up against the cage.#T4#
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burzum.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Burzum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marques Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burzum just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brown duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burzum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown catches Burzum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burzum takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burzum. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marques Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marques Brown! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 100
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Marusic darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
Marusic lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Parks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marusic.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Marusic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been hearing reports that Marusic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Parks misses the target.
Marusic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Parks.
Marusic stuns Parks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Marusic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Parks throws a hook but Marusic blocks it.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marusic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Marusic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Parks looks to land a right hand but Marusic moved out of range.
Parks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marusic.
Marusic swings for the body but Parks moves out of range.
Marusic misses with a hook to the body
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Marusic misses with an uppercut
and Marusic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marusic shoots in but no luck this time.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Marusic.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
A shot to the body from Marusic misses
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marusic is looking to wear down Parks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marusic just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Marusic there.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marusic in his tracks.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Marusic scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marusic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Parks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Parks jabs Marusic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marusic.
Marusic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.#CL#
Marusic rushes Parks and presses him up against the cage.
Marusic gets through Parks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marusic has Parks pressed against the cage, preventing Parks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parks wants to get back to striking at distance but Marusic won't allow it.
Parks tries to break free but Marusic pushes him back against the cage.
Marusic lands a left hand.
Marusic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parks's elbow.
Parks wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Marusic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks swats away the attempt to clinch by Marusic.
Marusic misses with a right hand
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic scores with a hook.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Marusic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Marusic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parks doesn't seem phased though.
Parks connects with the punch.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
#T4#
Parks slips a jab from Marusic.
Marusic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Marusic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Parks.
Marusic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marusic is looking to clinch. #CL#
Marusic moves into the clinch.
Marusic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Parks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marusic misses with a body punch.
Parks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marusic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marusic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Parks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marusic prevents Parks from breaking the clinch.
Marusic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parks tries to break the clinch but Marusic is controlling the position.
Marusic misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks misses with a wild body shot.
Parks throws a hook but Marusic avoids it easily.
Parks throws a hook to the side of Marusic's head but Marusic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parks looks to score with a jab to the body but Marusic is just out of range.
Marusic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parks.
Parks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Marusic throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marusic has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marusic tries to clinch up
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Parks misses with a double jab.
Parks on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
Marusic gets a clinch.
Marusic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marusic has a couple of punches blocked by Parks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parks.
Good body shot from Marusic.
Marusic lands with a left to the head.
Parks tries to circle away but Marusic has him pinned against the cage.
Parks wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic has Parks pressed against the cage, preventing Parks from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marusic looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range. #T2#
Parks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marusic looks to score with a jab to the body but Parks is just out of range.
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Parks misses.
A punch combination from Parks misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks scores with a hook.
Marusic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marusic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parks walks into a left hand.
Parks lands a head shot.
Marusic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borislav Marusic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.#T3##CL#
Marusic closes the distance and clinches.
Parks tries to break free but Marusic pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.#CL#
Marusic darts in and clinches Parks up against the cage.
Parks blocks a body shot from Marusic. #TD#
Marusic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Parks gets full guard.
Marusic won't allow Parks to sweep him here.
Marusic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Parks has momentary wrist control but Marusic slips an elbow through the middle.
Marusic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks pulls Marusic in close to his closed guard and prevents Marusic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marusic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Parks works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Parks wants to sweep here but Marusic controlling him for the moment.
Marusic trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parks is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Marusic trying to control the position from guard on top but Parks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marusic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Marusic has gone for a leg lock! Parks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Marusic's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Marusic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Marusic misses with a body shot.
Parks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Marusic shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parks misses with a few strikes there.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Parks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab from Parks.
Parks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marusic counters with a nice uppercut.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marusic thinking.
Marusic looks for a takedown but Parks sprawls well.
Parks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marusic connects with a right hand. Parks shakes it off.
Parks cracks Marusic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Marusic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Parks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic looks to throw the jab but Parks is out of range. #TD#
Marusic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Parks manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Marusic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Marusic manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks prevents Marusic from improving position.
Parks is trying to get back to his feet.
Parks tries to improve position but can't.
Marusic is looking to take a break and control but Parks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marusic lands a few punches from side control.
Parks can't do much from the bottom here.
Parks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T2#
Parks is looking to regain half guard here but Marusic keeps moving and retains side control.
Marusic misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB#
Marusic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Parks, who protects the arm well.
Marusic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Parks keeps working.
Marusic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Marusic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Marusic connects with a decent elbow. #T3#
Parks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg.
Parks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Marusic controls his leg.
Parks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Parks trying to control the action but Marusic is working from the bottom.
Marusic tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg. #T4##SU2#
Parks stands up out of the half guard.
Marusic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parks catches Marusic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks misses with a body shot.
Marusic is looking to counter punch.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Marusic moves into the clinch.
Marusic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brody Parks just about did enough to take it.
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.#R4#
Parks throws a combination. Marusic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marusic connects with a right hand. Parks shakes it off.
Parks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Parks throws a big shot that misses.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Marusic connects with a crisp jab.
Marusic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marusic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marusic manages to avoid it.#CL#
Marusic clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Marusic.
#BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks stuffs the takedown.#T1#
Parks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marusic was well out of range. Poor timing from Parks.
Marusic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marusic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parks manages to avoid it.
Marusic closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Marusic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Parks gets tackled into the cage by Marusic. Marusic maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marusic.
Borislav Marusic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Parks blocking some punches.
Marusic lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Parks gets underhooks to prevent Marusic's takedown attempt.
Marusic lands a hook that snaps the head of Parks backwards.
Marusic struggles to land a body shot inside as Parks controls his hands.
#T2#
Parks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic misses with some punches.
Marusic misses with some punches.
Marusic misses with a body punch.
Parks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marusic has him pressed against the cage.
Marusic throws a punch but it's blocked by Parks. #BC2#
Parks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
Marusic throws a big shot that misses.
Parks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Parks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Marusic moves into range and clinches up with Parks.
Marusic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marusic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parks is trying to push Marusic away but Marusic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Parks prevents a body shot from Marusic.
Marusic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marusic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parks prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borislav Marusic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marusic can't find room to land a body shot as Parks controls the action.
Parks is trying to break the clinch but Marusic is controlling him.
Parks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marusic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch.
Marusic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parks momentarily.
Parks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Marusic misses.
Parks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marusic ducks under a wild hook from Parks.#T4#
Parks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Marusic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Parks momentarily.
Parks swings widly with a right hand
letting Marusic counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marusic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parks.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Parks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marusic.
Marusic slips a jab from Parks.
A swing and a miss from Parks.
Marusic is looking to counter punch.
Marusic misses with a hook
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Marusic throws a poor cross that misses
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Parks swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Marusic counter with a right hand.
Marusic is looking to clinch but Parks is avoiding it.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Marusic with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Borislav Marusic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Parks swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Borislav Marusic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marusic lands a body shot.
Marusic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Parks has time to react.
Marusic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marusic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Parks ducks under a wild hook from Marusic.
Parks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marusic fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parks moves away.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Parks tests Marusic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parks avoids the body shot from Marusic.
Parks works Marusic's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Marusic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parks throws out the jab.
A cross from Parks lands.
Marusic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parks dodges the punch combination from Marusic.
Marusic sizes up Parks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marusic jabs Parks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Parks misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marusic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Parks throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the liver by Marusic. Beautiful body shot.
Marusic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
#T2#
Parks throws a body punch but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parks.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
Marusic throws a shot to the body.
Parks staying out of range there.
Brody Parks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks moves away from the strike by Marusic.
Parks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Marusic fails to land with a series of punches.
Parks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marusic lands with a straight right. Parks didn't see that one coming.
Parks misses with a straight left.
Marusic scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marusic at a distance.
Parks moves away from the strike by Marusic.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Parks throws a series of punches but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Marusic misses.
Parks scores with a hook.
Marusic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parks was well out of range. Poor timing from Marusic.
Parks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marusic feinted with a counter takedown.
Parks takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Marusic throws a hook but Parks blocks it.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Parks.
Parks walks into a jab.
A jab from Marusic misses. #T4#
Marusic misses with a body shot
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Marusic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Marusic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marusic throws a jab but it's blocked by Parks.
Marusic takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Marusic misses with a wild body shot.
Marusic lands a nice hook to Parks's body. Parks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Parks. Marusic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Parks takes a swing at Marusic's ribcage but misses.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Marusic lands with a nice body punch.
Marusic throws a body shot but no joy.
Parks throws a body shot but no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Parks. Those never looked like landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borislav Marusic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marusic 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borislav Marusic!
Borislav Marusic is the new bantamweight champion! |
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Event:
Conquest X
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Carter throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pili. Carter does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Pili is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Carter's half guard.#SUB2#
Pili in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Carter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pili!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maka Pili! |
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Event:
Conquest X
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Ponce doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guy misses the jab.#TD2#
Ponce gets the takedown into side control.
Guy is looking to regain half guard here but Ponce keeps moving and retains side control.
Ponce working away.
Guy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Ponce is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guy tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponce tries to move into full mount but can't pass Guy's legs. #SUB2#
Ponce is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guy is trying to control Ponce's posture but Ponce avoids it. #T1#
Ponce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Ponce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Guy holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Guy is trying to control Ponce's posture but Ponce avoids it.
Guy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ponce's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Guy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ponce is looking to pass Guy's guard but actually Guy recovers to full guard.
Ponce tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Ponce trying to control but Guy is working from the bottom.
Ponce trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ponce is fighting to break Guy's control of his arms but Guy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Guy.
Ponce throws a head kick but Guy moves out of range.
Guy keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Guy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ponce's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Guy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ponce working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Ruttos gym inform us that Ponce has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Guy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Ponce working for a triangle but Guy defends it easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Ponce looking for subs off his back but Guy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Guy content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Guy is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy controlling the action here.
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 Weird Guy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ponce enables Guy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ponce manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Guy is stalling in the full guard.
Ponce wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment.
Guy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ponce swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ponce wants to sweep here but Guy controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Guy looking to pass the guard.
Ponce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guy controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ponce tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Ponce misses #TD#
and Guy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ponce's guard.
Guy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Weird Guy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Guy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Guy gets to mount! Ponce was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Guy controlling the pace for now.
Ponce gets back to half guard.
Ponce gets full guard.
Ponce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guy's guard. #REVB#
Guy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ponce can do to turn this around?#T3#
Ponce trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Guy manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Guy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guy seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ponce for as long as he can get away with.
Ponce can't keep his opponent in guard - Guy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ponce is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Guy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guy not doing much here.
#T4#
Guy is nestled in close to Ponce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Guy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Guy continues to stall.
Ponce trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Guy manages to pass to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guy controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Weird Guy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ponce scores with a push kick.
Guy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ponce counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Guy avoids the head kick by Ponce.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guy. Ponce does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Ponce.
Ponce tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ponce misses with the body kick#TD#
and Guy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ponce won't be happy with that.
Guy takes a little break here. Ponce wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Guy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ponce! #T1##SUB#
Guy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ponce has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Guy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Guy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ponce bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ponce stopping the sweep attempt from Guy.#T2#
Guy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ponce's guard. #REVR#
Ponce keeping full guard, as Guy tries to pass.
Guy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ponce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ponce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guy controls the pace.#SUB2#
Ponce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Guy is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Ponce is looking for a triangle but Guy pushes his legs off easily.
Weird Guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Guy forces his way into half guard.
Guy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ponce is in trouble now - Guy has advanced to mount!
Guy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jeffery Ponce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ponce is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Weird Guy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Guy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weird Guy! |
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Event:
FCL - 52
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Arai throws a series of punches but Malm moves out of range.
Malm throws a jab when Arai was well out of range.#CL2#
Arai clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Malm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malm misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Arai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malm moves to clinch but Arai breaks away
and Arai counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Arai fails to land with a series of punches.
Roger Malm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malm misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai is looking to clinch.
Arai fails with the takedown.
Arai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malm throws out the jab.
Malm throws a poor cross that misses
and Arai counters with a left and a right that stings Malm.
A slow jab from Malm misses its intended target. #T1#
Malm throws a hook to the side of Arai's head but Arai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Malm forces Arai back against the cage and clinches.
Malm throws a punch but it's blocked by Arai.
Arai fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Malm misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malm content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Arai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malm to keep the fight standing.
Roger Malm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Arai.
Malm working aggressively here.
Arai fails to pull guard.
Malm struggles to land a body shot inside as Arai controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malm. #BC2#
Arai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arai moves out of range as Malm strikes.
Malm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malm throws a big shot that misses.#T2##TD2#
Arai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Malm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Malm trying to keep a closed guard but Arai is proving a slippery customer.
Arai preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Malm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Malm looking to control but Arai passes into half guard.
Arai keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malm is trying to maintain the position but Arai is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Arai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arai sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Malm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arai pulls his head out easily.
Malm is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Arai jumps into side control!
Malm can't do much from the bottom here.
Arai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malm keeps working.
Malm managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Arai.
Arai is looking to take a break and control but Malm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malm is trying to control Arai's posture but Arai avoids it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
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.
Arai is looking to take a break and control but Malm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Malm struggling a bit here.
Malm gets back to half guard.
Arai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Malm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arai has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Malm wants to hold on but Arai pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Arai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Malm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Malm tries to sprawl but Arai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Malm is refusing to be controlled, as Arai sits in half guard.
Malm wants to control but Arai is keeping busy.
Malm is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Arai is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Arai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malm keeps working. #SUB#
Malm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Malm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arai moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Malm.
Malm is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Arai tries to score with some ground and pound. Malm controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Arai trying to control the position but Malm is working away.
Arai working away.
Arai throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Arai working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Arai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Malm tries to buck Arai off but Arai is having none of it.
Arai working the ground and pound but Malm is defending the strikes.
Arai working the ground and pound but Malm is defending the strikes.
Arai is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Arai has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Arai missing with a left hand there. Malm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Malm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malm loads up on a big right hand but Arai slips the punch.
Malm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malm looks to land a left hand but Arai moved out of range nicely.
Arai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malm misses with a right hand
and Malm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Malm wants to clinch
and Arai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Arai misses.
Malm wants to clinch up but Arai keeps it at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arai with a hook.
Arai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malm misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Arai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Malm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arai defending well as Malm loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Arai misses.#T3#
The fighters circling - Malm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Malm misses.
Saint Arai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arai tries for a takedown but Malm sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Malm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arai lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, jab by Arai - just one landing.
Malm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Malm misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Arai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Arai as he connects with a hook.
Arai misses with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Arai.
Arai moves out of range of the strikes.
Arai's corner calls for a 1-2. Arai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Malm misses with a two punch combination.
Arai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roger Malm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Arai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malm tries to bum rush Arai with a series of wild strikes but Arai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Arai throws a hook but Malm avoids it easily.
Malm lands a jab.
Arai throws a nice looking combination but Malm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Malm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Malm misses with the combination.
Arai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malm looks to land a right hand but Arai moved out of range.
Roger Malm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arai misses with a series of wild punches.
Arai misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A left and a right from Arai both land. Nice combination.
Malm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Arai counter with a right hand.
Malm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Arai moves out of range as Malm strikes.
Arai will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malm wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Arai.
Malm misses with a body punch
#CL2#
and Arai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malm lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arai backwards.
Arai is looking to break free of the clinch but Malm has double underhooks.
Malm tries to throw a body punch but Arai avoids it by throwing Malm back against the cage.
Arai blocks a body shot from Malm.
Malm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Arai's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Arai's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1#
Arai is trying to pull guard but Malm has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Malm fails to land. #BC2#
Arai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malm throws a combination that misses
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Arai tries to clinch there but Malm circles away.
Malm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arai at a distance.
Arai connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Malm's hands.
Arai circles away from the clinch attempt
and Malm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malm on the side of the head.
Malm throws a lazy uppercut
and Arai counters with a nice body shot.
Malm throws a hook but Arai blocks it.
Malm tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Malm momentarily.
Malm throws a body shot but no joy.
Malm misses with a series of wild punches.
Arai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arai staying out of range there.
Malm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malm wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Arai has Malm up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malm.
Arai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malm prevents it.
Roger Malm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saint Arai.
Arai tries to pull guard but Malm holds him up against the cage and eventually Arai drops back down to his feet.
Malm stalling.
Malm just leaning against Arai, taking a breather. #T3#
Arai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arai goes for a takedown in the clinch but Malm prevents it.
#TD2#
Arai pulls Malm into guard.
Saint Arai has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malm tries to free his leg and advance position but Arai is retaining full guard.
Arai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malm's guard. #REVB#
Saint Arai is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Arai trying to control but Malm is working from the bottom.
Arai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Malm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arai trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Malm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Arai sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Malm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Arai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Malm escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Arai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Malm looking for a guillotine here but Arai defends easily.
Arai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saint Arai.
I've got Arai 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Arai!
After winning the bout, Saint Arai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 94
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Path jabs Hope right on the nose. Hope blinks but takes it well.
Hope throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Path jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Path swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Path counters with a left to the body.
Hope bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Path lands a jab to the nose.
Path throws a jab when Hope was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hope! But no joy.
Left Path seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path misses with a lunging right hand
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Path.
Path throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hope throws a looping overhand right but Path ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Path throws a lazy uppercut
and Hope connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hope misses with a series of wild punches.
Path lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Path misses with a hook
and Hope counters with a straight right hand.
Hope lands with a nice combination. Path backs away looking to recover.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses.
Path scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hope in his tracks.
Path scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hope doesn't seem bothered though.
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Path throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Path throws a hook to the side of Hope's head but Hope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The fighters circling - Hope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hope manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Hope releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Path lands a nice shot to the body.
Hope throws a right hand that Path ducks under and follows up with a left that Path also avoids with ease.
Path works the jab nicely.
Path throws a body punch but Hope moves out of range.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Hope unleashes a big counter combination but Path bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hope throws a poor cross that misses
and Path makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big right from Hope misses.
Hope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Path was well out of range. Poor timing from Hope.
Hope defending well as Path loads up on a big left hand.
Hope paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A jab from Path misses. #T3#
Path missing with a left hand there. Hope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hope is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Path.
An attempted straight right counter from Path misses the target.
Path scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Path uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hope.
Hope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Path throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hope uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
A slow jab from Hope misses its intended target.
Hope looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Path swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hope misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Path definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Path throws a series of punches but Hope avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Hope misses.
Path throws an overhand right that lands on Hope's shoulder, as Hope tries to avoid the shot.
Hope lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hope throws out a loose jab but Path uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Hope blocks a jab.
Hope misses with the combination.
The crowd cheers as Hope lands an impressive looking overhand right. Path doesn't seem phased though.
Path throws a jab but it's blocked by Hope.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Hope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Path moved out of range nicely.
Path takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path throws a body shot but no joy.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Path moves away.
Hope misses with a double jab.
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 Left Path will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hope steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Path.
Hope misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Path on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Hope lands the left hand.
Path throws a hook but Hope blocks it.
Path lands an overhand right.
Hope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Path lands a body shot.
A slow jab from Path misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hope moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab.
Hope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Path moves away.
Path was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Path throws the left hand but Hope avoids the punch easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hope might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Path has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Hope lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Path throws a lazy right hand but Hope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hope takes a jab right on the kisser.
Path throws the left hand but Hope avoids the punch easily.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hope lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hope misses with a body shot
and Path counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Path smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Path misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hope.
Hope takes one to the chin there.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Path looks to score with a jab to the body but Hope is just out of range.
Hope swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Path takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Path misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Path.
Path uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hope.
Hope swings for the body but Path moves out of range.
Path swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Path throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Path throws a sloppy body shot
and Hope counters with a straight right hand.
Hope uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Path.
Hope misses with a straight left.
Path swinging wildly here.
Path missing with a left hand there. Hope was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hope just misses with a punch to the body.
Path was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Left Path is winning the standup battle so far.
Path misses with the combination.
Path fails to land with a series of punches.
Path misses with a body shot.
Hope is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Path with a body shot.
Hope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Path sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path avoids the body shot from Hope.
Path lands with a nice body punch.
Path throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hope avoids the body shot from Path.
Path swings for the body but Hope moves out of range.
As Path backs off Hope throws a huge counter combo but Path manages to avoid it all.
Hope takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Hope on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Path throws a lazy right hand but Hope sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hope scores with a nice strike.
Hope rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Path moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Path misses with a body punch
and Hope counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hope.
Hope ducks under a wild hook from Path.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hope moves away.
Path fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hope manages to avoid it.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hope looks to score with a jab to the body but Path is just out of range.
Hope swings widly with a right hand
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Left Path dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Path shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Path displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hope has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Path finds it's way round the side to connect with Hope's head.
Path cracks Hope with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Path lands a jab.
Hope lands a glancing blow to the side of Path's head.
Hope slips under a jab from Path.
Path stuns Hope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Path misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hope throws an off balance right hand
and Hope takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hope throws a body punch but Path moves out of range.
Path misses with a series of wild punches.
Hope swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Hope blocks a jab.
Hope lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hope uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Path has time to react.
Hope misses with a hook to the body
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hope misses with a double jab.
Hope looks to land a left hand but Path moved out of range nicely.
Hope rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Path counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Path just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hope tries to move into range but Path moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hope cracks Path with a right hand to the side of the head.
Path throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hope to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hope feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Paths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hope swinging wildly here.
Path throws an off balance right hand
and Hope counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hope avoids the body shot from Path.
Hope throws a looping overhand right but Path ducks down to avoid it.
Path is looking to counter punch.
Hope throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Path sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path misses with an uppercut.
Hope moves out of range of the strikes.
Hope misses with a looping right.
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broken Hope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hope misses with a wild body shot.
Hope displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Path throws out the jab. #T3#
Path throws a hook but Hope blocks it.
Hope takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Hope misses.
Path swings for the body but Hope moves out of range.
Path misses with a few strikes there.
Hope now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice defenses there by Hope.
It seemed like Hope was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Path throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Path throws a series of punches but Hope avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Hope on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Left Path is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hope has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hope closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Path throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hope sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Path stuns Hope with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hope misses with a two punch combination.
Path misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hope to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Path swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hope fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Path manages to avoid it.
Hope cracks Path with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hope looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Path takes a swing at Hope's ribcage but misses.
Path scores with a shot to the body.
Hope throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Path counter with a right hand.
Path throws a hook to the side of Hope's head but Hope sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hope looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Path throws a shot from downtown. Hope moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Left Path.
Well Path has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Path! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 86
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Burzum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burzum takes a swing at Forte's ribcage but misses.
Burzum scores with a nice right hand.
Forte shoots in for a double leg but Burzum sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Forte looks for a takedown but Burzum sprawls well.
Forte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burzum circles away quickly and effectively.
Forte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burzum.
Forte shoots for a double leg takedown but Burzum sprawls well. He's pushed Forte's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jalim Forte. 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.
Forte tries to close the distance and clinch but Burzum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Burzum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Burzum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forte doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab lands there for Burzum.
Forte needs to keep his hands up - Burzum had a free shot at his head there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burzum.#CUT2#It looks like Jalim Forte has been cut.#T1#
Forte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burzum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Forte in his tracks.
Burzum stuns Forte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burzum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Forte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Burzum pushes Forte up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Burzum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maximus Burzum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Burzum moves into range and clinches up with Forte.#BC2#
Burzum manages to break the clinch.
Burzum thuds a left hand into Forte's body.
Burzum cracks a nice hook into Forte's ribs.
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!
Burzum lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
Burzum works Forte's body with a nice hook.
Burzum lands with an overhand left.
Forte with a poor takedown
and Burzum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Forte is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Burzum as he connects with a hook.
Burzum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burzum scores with a hook.
Burzum lands with a shot to the body.
Burzum has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Forte has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Forte there as he acknowledges the shot.
Forte tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burzum swivels and escapes.
Burzum connects with a nice looking jab.
Burzum scores with a punch to the head.
Jab by Burzum.#T3#
Burzum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burzum lands with a shot to the body.
Burzum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burzum lands a jab to the nose.
Burzum is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Burzum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Forte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Forte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burzum, as that shot connected.
Burzum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Forte rather than just go for the knockout.
Burzum digs a good body shot into Forte's ribs.
Burzum with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forte takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burzum lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Burzum scores with a shot to the body.
Burzum is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Forte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Burzum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forte at a distance.
Forte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burzum connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Forte scrambles back to his feet.
Burzum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burzum scores with a jab.
Burzum uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Burzum scores with a body shot.
Burzum lands a body shot.
Burzum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Forte's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burzum.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Burzum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jalim Forte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Forte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burzum throws a shot to the body.
Maximus Burzum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forte will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Forte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Burzum gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burzum cracks Forte with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Burzum.
#BC2#
Burzum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Burzum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Burzum lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burzum to score with a decent uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burzum jabs at Forte's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burzum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Forte at a distance.
#T1#
Burzum wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Forte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burzum lands a head shot.
Jab from Burzum.
Forte ducks right into an uppercut from Burzum.
Burzum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Forte is rocked!
Burzum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Forte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Burzum fakes the body blow, causing Forte to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Forte goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Burzum! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks feints a jab promting Nakamura to slip. Parks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nakamura slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nakamura looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nakamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Parks works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Parks moves out of range of the body kick.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brody Parks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Nakamura drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parks is adopting a defensive guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Parks is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Nakamura looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakamura, not yet. #T1#
Parks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Parks tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Parks passes into half guard.
Nakamura wants to get back to full guard but Parks has mounted him!
Nakamura is working to get back to half guard.
Nakamura tries to hold on but Parks postures up.
Parks looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Nakamura on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nakamura tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura is trying to escape the mount.
Parks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Parks maintains control.
Parks controlling from mount. #T3#
Nakamura is wriggling around trying to escape.
Parks controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parks prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Parks controlling from mount.
Parks prevents Nakamura from getting the reversal.
Parks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Parks is continuing to stall.#T4#
Nakamura is looking to improve his position but Parks isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Nakamura has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parks is working away from the top position though.
Parks slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura tries to get to full guard but Parks has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's time! Nakamura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nakamura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nakamura misses with a straight right.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rinya Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nakamura rather than just go for the knockout.
Parks scores with a nice head shot.
Nakamura tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks lands a jab to Nakamura's midsection.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Parks works the jab nicely.
Parks scores with a jab.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakamura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nakamura gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Parks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Parks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nakamura on the side of the head.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakamura is defended easily by Parks.
It seemed like Parks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks connects with a jab.
Nakamura throws a right hand that misses
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nakamura ducks right into an uppercut from Parks.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nakamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakamura changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Parks tries to avoid it but Nakamura manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Parks to the ground. Parks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Parks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nakamura misses with a right hand
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Nakamura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nakamura misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Parks throws a combination. Nakamura tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura looks to throw a body kick
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nakamura thinking.
Parks throws a series of strikes that have Nakamura backpedaling.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nakamura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Nakamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Parks.
Nakamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Parks jabs Nakamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nakamura looks to land a combination but Parks avoids it well.
Parks scores with a shot to the body.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks digs a good hook to Nakamura's body.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Nakamura off the cage and back into range.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nakamura misses with a takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Nakamura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Parks's half guard.
Parks pushes Nakamura off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Parks with a nice cross.
Parks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakamura's head.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Nakamura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Parks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parks lands with a nice body punch.
Nakamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice straight punches there by Parks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parks.#T2#
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nakamura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nakamura misses with a left hand
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Parks.
Donk. Parks catches Nakamura right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura defending well as Parks loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
A head kick by Nakamura misses
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nakamura misses with a lunging right hand
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nakamura walks into a jab.
A jab from Parks does it's job there.
Parks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nakamura misses with a double jab
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Nakamura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakamura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parks throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Nakamura throws a big counter combination but Parks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Nakamura throws a head kick that misses
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Nakamura is predictable there
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura throws a hook to the side of Parks's head but Parks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parks throws a counter combo.
Good exchange - Parks coming out on top.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nakamura swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Parks.
Parks works Nakamura's body with a nice hook.
Nakamura throws the kick towards the body but Parks avoids it.
Parks connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakamura takes one to the chin there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Parks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Parks lands with a shot to the body.
Parks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Parks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Parks connects with a looping right hand.
Parks looks to throw the jab but Nakamura is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Parks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks misses with a few strikes there.
Nakamura drops down looking for a counter takedown but Parks sprawls and moves away.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Nakamura seems unphased.
Nakamura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parks.
Parks lands a nice hook to Nakamura's body. Nakamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Parks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nakamura shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T2#
Nakamura falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakamura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nakamura shoots in but Parks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Parks catches Nakamura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Parks scores with a one two! Nakamura had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a three punch combo!
Parks takes one on the button.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Parks connects with the punch.
Parks moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Parks lands with a good body shot.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Parks connects with a body shot that sends Nakamura's belly button to the back.
Parks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks slips a jab and a cross from Nakamura.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Parks digs a good body shot into Nakamura's ribs.
Nakamura throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakamura circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakamura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Nakamura with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parks lunges at Nakamura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakamura's hand. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Parks.
Parks misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Parks lands a jab to the nose.
Parks throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakamura. Nakamura circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Parks as Nakamura shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rinya Nakamura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nakamura at a distance.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Parks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nakamura under the eye.
Nakamura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks's corner calls for a 1-2. Parks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Parks lands with a hook. Nakamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nakamura moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nakamura gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Parks.#T3#
Parks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nakamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Parks tries to bum rush Nakamura with a series of wild strikes but Nakamura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Parks throws the left hand but Nakamura avoids the punch easily.
Nakamura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nakamura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Parks.
Nice cross by Parks.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Nakamura misses with a body shot.
Jab from Parks.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks lands with a nice combination. Nakamura backs away looking to recover.
Parks throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Nakamura takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Nakamura.
Nakamura fails with the takedown
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rinya Nakamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 42:50
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 42:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 42:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks! Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
FCL - 48
Date: Aug 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Edwards takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arai throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Arai in a clinch.
Edwards lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arai lands the left hand.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch.
Arai presses Edwards against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Edwards fails to land. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Edwards moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Arai gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Arai is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Arai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Edwards looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Edwards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arai defends it easily.
Arai sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards is trying to control the position but Arai postures up.
Edwards will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
Edwards has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Edwards wants to sweep here but Arai controlling him for the moment.
Arai not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Arai lands the left hand.
Arai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwards under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Arai.
Arai tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Edwards there as he acknowledges the shot.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arai.
#T4#
Edwards moves in looking to clinch but Arai pushes him off.
Arai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Edwards tries to clinch but Arai is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some wild striking there from Arai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edwards looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch combination from Arai misses.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arai works the jab nicely.
Edwards moves to clinch but Arai breaks away
and Arai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edwards thinking.
Arai throws a right and a left that Edwards avoids nicely.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Charlie Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards throws a right hand that misses
and Arai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Arai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Edwards gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Arai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Edwards can do to turn this around?#BC#
Arai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arai stuffs the takedown.
Arai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Edwards on the side of the head.
Edwards shoots and misses
and Arai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Edwards thinking.
Edwards tries to clinch but Arai is having none of it.
Edwards tries to clinch but Arai moves away
letting Arai counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Edwards pushes Arai up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Edwards to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Edwards creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Arai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Arai with a nice cross.
Arai is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Nice shot by Arai.
A swing and a miss from Arai.
Arai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Arai.
Arai leaves Edwards with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saint Arai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Edwards.
No luck for Edwards with that takedown attempt.
Arai lands with a shot to the body.
Arai loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Saint Arai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Edwards moves away.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt - Arai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arai counters with a two punch combo.
Edwards wants to clinch.#T2##CL2#
Edwards clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arai lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Arai tries to keep at a distance but Edwards has taken the fight into the clinch.
Arai blocks a body shot from Edwards. #BC#
Arai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edwards has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown. Arai tries to sprawl out of it but Edwards keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arai manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Arai misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Edwards clinches. #T3##BC#
Arai manages to break the clinch.
Edwards swings widly with a right hand
and Arai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Edwards closes the distance and pushes Arai back into the cage.
Edwards works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Edwards breaks from the clinch.
Arai swats away the attempt to clinch by Edwards.
Arai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards wants to clinch up but Arai keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Arai in a clinch.
#BC#
Arai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Edwards closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards wants to control but Arai is keeping him busy.
Arai is looking to regain half guard here but Edwards keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Edwards trying to control the action but Arai is working from the bottom.
Arai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edwards trying to control the pace. #ES#
Arai pushes Edwards off and gets back to his feet.
Edwards closes the distance but Arai moves to the side
and Arai counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saint Arai dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jab from Edwards.
Charlie Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arai throws a lazy right hand but Edwards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Edwards has closed the distance and engaged Arai in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Arai swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Arai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Edwards.
Edwards blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arai works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Arai.
Edwards wants to clinch.#T1#
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Edwards connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arai. Arai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Arai circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Arai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Edwards closes the distance and clinches up with Arai, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes Arai against the cage but Arai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arai is looking to counter punch.
Edwards on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Arai lands with a cross.
Edwards moves out of range as Arai strikes.
Edwards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint Arai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Edwards.
Arai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Edwards takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Arai breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Arai punishes Edwards's body with a nice straight punch.
Arai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Edwards closes the distance but Arai moves to the side
and Arai counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arai catches Edwards with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Arai gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Edwards. #BC#
Arai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Arai takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Edwards forces Arai back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
Edwards blocks a jab.
Arai throws a shot to the body.
Arai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Edwards takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Edwards tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arai defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Edwards.
Edwards tries to clinch up but Arai circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arai connects with a body shot.
Saint Arai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Edwards moves into range and clinches up with Arai.#BC#
Arai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Arai misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Arai. No joy for Edwards on that attempt.
Edwards takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Edwards fails in his attempt to clinch.
It looked like Arai was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Arai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edwards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Arai misses with an uppercut.
Arai works over Edwards's head and body with a nice combination.
A big left from Arai misses.
Edwards throws out a counter right but Arai avoids it with no problem.
Arai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Arai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Arai lands with a hook. Edwards tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arai throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Arai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Edwards at a distance.
A punch combination from Arai misses.
Arai looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saint Arai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saint Arai!
A very excited looking Saint Arai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 75
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Path stuffs the takedown.
Path misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Path ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarthy moves away.
McCarthy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Path defends it well.
McCarthy wants to clinch.
Path throws out a powerful jab.
McCarthy shoots in looking for a takedown. Path tries to sprawl out of it but McCarthy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Path manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Path throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1#
Path dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Path sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
Left Path has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Path is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
Path stuns McCarthy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
McCarthy has his takedown stuffed
and Path counters with a stiff right hand.
Path scores with a jab.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and Path moves out of range easily.
McCarthy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Path pinned against the cage. Path gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Path lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCarthy throws a series of punches but Path moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Path cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Path misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Path counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Path lands a head shot.
McCarthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Path scores with a jab to the body.
McCarthy throws a wild body kick that Path sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Path scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Path stalks McCarthy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCarthy's face. McCarthy staggers backwards, shaken.
Path definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCarthy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Path scores with a shot to the body.
McCarthy looks winded!
Path throws a body shot but no joy.
Path connects with a good right hand that stumbles McCarthy. McCarthy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McCarthy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Path sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCarthy somewhat.
Path lands a right hook to the body.
McCarthy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Path is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Path swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McCarthy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Path swings for the body but McCarthy moves out of range.
McCarthy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Path tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McCarthy takes one to the side of the head.
Left Path is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCarthy slips a jab and a cross from Path.
And McCarthy tries to counter it with a takedown but Path pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Path cracks McCarthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Path jabs McCarthy right on the nose. McCarthy blinks but takes it well.
Path lands a body shot.
McCarthy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Left Path dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
McCarthy tries to clinch there but Path circles away.
Path throws a combination. McCarthy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Path goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McCarthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCarthy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Path throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCarthy on the side of the head.
McCarthy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Path paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCarthy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Path.
Path with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarthy just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Path manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Path is looking for a counter combo.
Left Path is winning the standup battle so far.
Path scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Path fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCarthy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Path with a jab.
McCarthy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Path counters with a nice body shot.
Path lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Path is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Path clobbers McCarthy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McCarthy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Path counters with a right hand to the body.
McCarthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Path darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Path connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Path thuds his right hand into McCarthy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot lands for Path.#T2#
Path lands a nice hook to McCarthy's body. McCarthy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Path blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
We've been informed that McCarthy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
McCarthy misses with a takedown
enabling Path to counter with a crisp jab.
Left Path has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph McCarthy.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Path - just one landing.
Path moves into range and connects with a jab.
Path with a hook.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Path cracks McCarthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Path thuds a left hand into McCarthy's body.
Path's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Path duly obliges. #T3#
McCarthy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Path counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Path finds it's target.
Path with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Path punishes McCarthy's body with a nice straight punch.
McCarthy darts in looking for a takedown but Path gets double underhooks and turns McCarthy into the cage.
Path lands a nice shot that snaps McCarthy's head back.
Path scores with a hook to the body. McCarthy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Path getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joseph McCarthy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Path connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Path showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCarthy.
#T4#
Path lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCarthy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Path connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McCarthy scrambles back to his feet.
Path throws a series of strikes that have McCarthy backpedaling.
Path smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#McCarthy is rocked!
and Path counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts McCarthy! He's just covering up as Path starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Left Path! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 76
Date: Aug 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Silva swings widly with a right hand
and Da Silva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Zaid Silva has been cut.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Da Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva misses with a right hand
and Silva counters with a left to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Silva.
Da Silva takes one on the button.
Silva comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Da Silva misses the shot to the body.
Silva takes a swing at Da Silva's ribcage but misses.
Da Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tea Time Takedowns in the buildup to the fight.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Da Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Silva's corner calls for a 1-2. Da Silva obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Silva ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Da Silva scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Silva misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
Da Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Da Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
Silva shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Da Silva misses with a straight left.
Da Silva scores with a one two! Silva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Silva slips a jab from Silva.
Da Silva moves out of range as Silva strikes.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Da Silva looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Zaid Silva's cut even more.
Da Silva digs a good hook to Silva's body.
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Silva misses the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Da Silva avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Da Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
A jab from Da Silva does it's job there.
Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Da Silva throws out the jab.
Da Silva throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Silva missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab from Silva.
Silva throws a body punch but Da Silva moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva avoids the body shot from Da Silva.
#T3#
Silva lands with a nice body punch.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Da Silva throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Da Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Da Silva connects with a jab.
Silva tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva works the jab nicely.#CUT#The cut above Zaid Silva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Silva takes one on the button.
Da Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Da Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Da Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Da Silva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Da Silva.
Silva scores with a shot to the body.
Da Silva swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Silva looks to land a combination but Da Silva avoids it well.
Da Silva works over Silva's head and body with a nice combination.
Da Silva misses with a looping left.
Silva throws a hook but Da Silva blocks it.
Da Silva scores with a nice strike.#CUT#Zaid Silva's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Zaid Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Oliver Da Silva!
Oliver Da Silva decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Li with a poor takedown
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Li shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Li looks to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Parks lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parks works the jab nicely.
Li misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Parks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #T1##BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Parks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Li had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
Li moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li tries to close the distance and clinch but Parks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
Li's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Parks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Li scrambles back to his feet.
Li walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Li shoots and misses
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Li has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Li walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a right hand to the body.
Parks thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Li with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Li is breathing heavily.
Parks jabs at Li's body.
Parks connects with a single shot there.
Li misses with a takedown attempt - Parks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a nice uppercut.
Li throws an off balance right hand
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Li shoots and misses
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Li takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Li's hands.
Nice uppercut lands for Parks. That snapped Li's head back.
Li tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parks lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Li misses with a combination
and Parks counters with a three punch combo that has Li backing up. Li nods at Parks to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Parks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Li takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Parks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Parks with a jab.
Li misses with a takedown
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Li looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Parks - just one landing. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Li. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parks digs a good hook to Li's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Parks digs a good hook to Li's body.
#CL2#
Parks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Parks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Naoya Li is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Li misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li swings away with a body shot that misses
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks scores with a jab to the head.
Parks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bone on bone clash there as Parks blocks the leg kick.
Li tries to clinch
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li looks to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Li misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parks.
A head kick by Li misses
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brody Parks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Li tries to clinch up
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks scores with a nice head shot.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Li wants to clinch
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Parks cracks Li with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Li.
Parks is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Li with a body shot.
Parks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Li misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Li is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Li shoots and misses
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Parks. Beautiful body shot.
Li throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Parks counter with a right hand.
Parks thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Brody Parks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
#T3#
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parks connects with a looping right hand.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Li has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Li there as he acknowledges the shot.
Parks scores with a punch to the head.
Parks blocks a head kick by Li.
#CL2#
Parks has closed the distance and engaged Li in a clinch.
#BC2#
Parks manages to break the clinch.
Li takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Parks closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Parks cracks Li with a good jab.
Parks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Li eats them both and turns towards Parks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A left and a right from Parks both land. Nice combination.
Parks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Li. Li circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Parks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Li looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Parks's corner calls for a 1-2. Parks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Parks scores with a jab. Li acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Li on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Parks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Li drops his hands momentarily and Parks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li misses with a takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Li darts in trying to clinch
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Li is predictable there
and Parks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Li moves to clinch but Parks breaks away
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Li shoots and misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Parks lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
We've been informed that Parks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Li at a distance.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Li misses with a jab to the body
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
Parks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Parks lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Li misses with a double jab
and Parks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parks thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Parks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a body shot.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danga de danga de dang - Parks scores with a four punch combination!
Parks lands with a straight right. Li didn't see that one coming.
Li walks into a straight right hand from Parks.
Li drops his hands momentarily and Parks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Li walks into a jab.#T3#
Parks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Li tries for a takedown but Parks circles away easily
and Parks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Li wants to clinch but Parks slips to the side
and Parks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Parks scores with a jab.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Parks.
Li shoots for a double leg takedown but Parks sprawls well. He's pushed Li's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parks scores with the left hand. Li knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Parks.
Parks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Parks dips to his left and cracks Li with an uppercut!
Li with a poor takedown
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick by Li misses
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks lands with a hook. Li tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Parks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Li stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Parks connects with a right hand. Li shakes it off.
Parks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Li has his takedown stuffed
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Li fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Parks moves into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Parks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Li.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Parks breaks from the clinch.
Li doesn't manage to clinch there - Parks circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Li takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Parks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Li has time to react.#T1#
Li tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Parks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parks scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
Parks looks to land a combination. Li sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Parks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Li on the side of the head.
Parks jabs Li to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Parks, as that shot connected.
Li closes the distance but Parks moves to the side
and Parks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Li tries to clinch up
enabling Parks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Parks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Parks.
Li tries to clinch but Parks moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Li takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Li takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Li's head backwards.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Li takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Li misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Parks doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Parks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Li takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Parks has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Parks manages to break the clinch.
Li throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parks as he jumps to the side.
Parks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Parks lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Parks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Li on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Li with a poor takedown
and Parks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A big left from Li misses.
Parks lands a nice shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Parks.
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a straight right hand.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice shot lands for Parks.
Parks sizes up Li with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Good standup being displayed there by Parks as he connects with a hook.
Li takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Li misses with a takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parks tests Li's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Li falls off balance throwing a combination
and Parks counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Parks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a stiff right hand.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Parks scores with a four punch combination!
Parks thuds a left hand into Li's body.
Parks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Parks forces Li back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Parks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parks throws a series of strikes that have Li backpedaling.
Li throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Li in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parks with a hook.
Li moves forwards but Parks connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Li misses with an uppercut.
Parks scores with a sloppy right hand. Li should have avoided that one.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Naoya Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li fails with the takedown
and Parks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Parks lands a jab to Li's midsection.
Parks scores with a hook to the body. Li takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Parks.
Li shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Parks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Parks lands a nice hook to Li's body. Li takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brody Parks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Li throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Parks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Parks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Parks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Parks both land. Nice combination.
Li tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Li throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parks counters with a nice body shot.
Li closes the distance looking to clinch
and Parks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Li thinking. #T4#
Li with a lazy takedown attempt
and Parks counters with a left to the body.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Li off the cage and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Li on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Parks lands a really nice looking cross but Li seems unphased.
Nice uppercut there from Parks.
Li closes the distance but Parks moves to the side
and Li takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Li's head.
Naoya Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brody Parks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parks 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 40:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 40:50
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Parks! Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title! |
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Event:
FCL - 42
Date: Jul 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Arai misses with a straight left.
Gurnisson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Arai tries to avoid it but Gurnisson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Arai to the ground. Arai escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Arai.
Gurnisson scores with a hook to the body. Arai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gurnisson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arai.
Arai cracks Gurnisson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arai connects with a body shot.
Arai swinging wildly here.
Gurnisson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arai.
Gurnisson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Arai misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Gurnisson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Arai digs a good hook to Gurnisson's body.
Arai just misses with a punch to the body.
Gurnisson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Gurnisson gets tackled into the cage by Arai. Arai maintains the clinch.
Arai struggles to land a body shot inside as Gurnisson controls his hands.
Arai is trying to break free.
Gurnisson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Arai has had enough of the clinch but Gurnisson keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arai.
Arai lands with a left to the head.
Gurnisson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arai has him pressed against the cage.
Arai trying to control the position but instead, Gurnisson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Arai into the cage.
Gurnisson has a couple of punches blocked by Arai.
Arai misses with an elbow over the top.
Arai takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Gurnisson can't find room to land a body shot as Arai controls the action.
#TD#
Gurnisson drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gurnisson is looking for a triangle but Arai pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Gurnisson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Arai is defending well. Gurnisson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Arai has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Gurnisson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gotrek Gurnisson!
Gotrek Gurnisson retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Gotrek Gurnisson, 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. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 54
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Parks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rechers slips a jab and a cross from Parks.
Parks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rechers backs up against the cage.
Parks connects with a body shot.
Parks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rechers at a distance.
Parks lands with a good body shot.
Parks lands a slapping body shot.
Parks cracks a nice hook into Rechers's ribs.
Parks misses the shot to the body.
Rechers is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rechers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parks finds it's way round the side to connect with Rechers's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks cracks Rechers with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Rechers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Parks as he jumps to the side.
Parks lands with an uppercut that bounces Rechers off the cage and back into range.
Parks lands a nice shot that snaps Rechers's head back.
Parks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rechers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parks connects with a jab.
Parks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Parks tests Rechers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Parks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parks connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Parks finds it's way through Rechers's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Parks lands with a right hand.
Parks scores with the left hand. Rechers knows he should have avoided that one.
Parks dips to his left and cracks Rechers with an uppercut!
Good shot there by Parks.
Parks lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Parks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rechers looks winded!
Nice body punch from Parks.
Rechers walks into a left hand.
Parks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rechers under the eye.
Rechers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parks lands an overhand right.
Parks scores with a nice strike.
Rechers walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Parks scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parks lands a jab to Rechers's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rechers.
Parks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rechers doesn't seem bothered though.
Parks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Parks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rechers tries to move into range but Parks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Parks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Parks lands with a straight right. Rechers didn't see that one coming.#ROC#Rechers is rocked!
Brody Parks is winning the standup battle so far.
Rechers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parks cracks Rechers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rechers is still on wobbly legs! Can Parks finish him?
Parks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rechers momentarily.
Parks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Parks drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Rechers right on the button. Rechers goes down! Parks follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Parks gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brody Parks!
Brody Parks retains his bantamweight title! |
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