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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Lausa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
No joy there for Lausa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Lausa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lausa shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lausa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Lausa persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lausa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Lausa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lausa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jenel Lausa.
Lausa thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lausa with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Lausa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lausa thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Lausa wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Lausa throws a head kick that misses.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Lausa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lausa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Lausa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Lausa tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Lausa backing up. Lausa nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Lausa throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lausa shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lausa looks winded!
Lausa throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lausa throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Lausa is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lausa throws a lazy head kick
and Smith counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Lausa! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Smith!
In defeat, Jenel Lausa stepped up to the mic, saying 'I AM SORRY'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Paprikas lands with a shot to the body.
Paprikas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Loman circles away quickly and effectively.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Paprikas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Paprikas misses.
Paprikas thuds a left hand into Loman's body.
Loman closes the distance and clinches up with Paprikas, looking for a takedown. Loman pushes Paprikas against the cage but Paprikas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paprikas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Paprikas wants to clinch up but Loman keeps it at a distance.
Loman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Loman.
Loman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paprikas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Loman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick from Paprikas lands but Loman takes it in his stride. #T1#
Loman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Loman looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
Paprikas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loman is looking for the big counter here.
Loman throws a leg kick
and Paprikas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Loman drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Paprikas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Loman.
Loman trying to stall but Paprikas improves his position.
A short uppercut from Loman.
Loman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paprikas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Paprikas misses with a punch on the inside.
Loman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Paprikas blocks it with crossed arms.
Paprikas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Loman tries for a takedown but Paprikas circles away easily
and Paprikas counters with a straight right hand.
Paprikas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Loman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Loman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donk. Paprikas catches Loman right on the button with a cross.
Paprikas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Paprikas stalks Loman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loman's face. Loman staggers backwards, shaken.#T3#
Loman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Paprikas throws a sloppy head kick and Loman moves out of range easily.
Paprikas 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.
Loman avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Loman feints the counter takedown.
Loman throws a lazy body kick
and Paprikas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paprikas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loman tries to bum rush Paprikas with a series of wild strikes but Paprikas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Loman rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Left hook, right uppercut from Loman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Left hook, right uppercut from Paprikas. #CL2#
Loman clinches. #BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch but Loman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paprikas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Loman clinches up with Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Loman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paprikas throws a combination. Loman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Loman shoots for a double leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls well. He's pushed Loman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paprikas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Loman slams his shin into Paprikas's torso.
Paprikas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Paprikas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Paprikas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loman.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Paprikas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Loman moves into range and clinches up with Paprikas.
Loman is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paprikas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1##BC#
Paprikas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paprikas moves out of range of the leg kick from Loman.
Loman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Paprikas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Paprikas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Paprikas throws a head kick but Loman moves out of range.
#CL2#
Loman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Paprikas throws a chopping leg kick but Loman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL2#
Loman has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paprikas throws a big counter combination but Loman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Paprikas misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Paprikas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
Loman dives in and grabs Paprikas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paprikas pushes down on Loman's head and hops out.
Paprikas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Paprikas lands a head kick. Loman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Loman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paprikas counters with an outside leg kick.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt
and Paprikas counters with a two punch combo.
Paprikas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Loman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Loman has Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas looking to slow down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Loman obliges.#T4#
Loman working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Loman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Paprikas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loman can do to turn this around?
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!
Paprikas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Loman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas misses with a head kick.
Loman goes for a double leg but Paprikas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paprikas continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that second round.
That's time! Paprikas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Loman throws a body kick that misses.
Paprikas throws a quick counter head kick but Loman was just out of range.
Paprikas misses with a low kick.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Janos Paprikas is winning the standup battle so far.
Loman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paprikas pinned against the cage. Paprikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paprikas throws a right hand that Loman ducks under and follows up with a left that Loman also avoids with ease.
Loman dodges the punch combination from Paprikas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Loman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paprikas circles away.#T1#
Paprikas stuffs the takedown attempt from Loman. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Janos Paprikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Loman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paprikas lands a body shot.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Loman is defended easily by Paprikas.
The fighters circle momentarily. Paprikas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Janos Paprikas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paprikas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Loman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paprikas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Loman somewhat.
Paprikas is looking to counter with head kicks.
Paprikas misses with a series of wild punches.
Paprikas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loman is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Loman shoots in but no luck this time. #T3#
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Loman avoids the head kick by Paprikas.
Loman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paprikas is fending him off so far but Loman persists. Nope, Paprikas circles away and we're back to standing.
Loman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paprikas tries to avoid it but Loman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paprikas to the ground. Paprikas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paprikas throws a head kick that half lands.
Loman is trying desperately to land a takedown but Paprikas is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Loman.
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Paprikas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Loman fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Paprikas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Loman fails to land with a series of punches.
Paprikas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Paprikas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Janos Paprikas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paprikas throws a low kick but Loman moves out of range easily.
Loman dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Paprikas works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loman misses with a takedown
and Paprikas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Paprikas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paprikas, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Stephen Loman spoke after the fight, saying 'I just want to say, thanks for all support me today im sorry i am not enough for this fight but i do my best and my best is not enough. Bounce back Snipers'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 29
Date: May 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Verse scores with a jab to the body.
Verse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Espinosa.
Espinosa wants to clinch but Verse slips to the side
and Verse counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Verse clobbers Espinosa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Espinosa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Verse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Verse throws a body kick that misses.
Espinosa throws a head kick that misses
and Verse counters with a stiff right hand.
Verse moves out of range of the body kick from Espinosa.
Verse is looking to counter punch.
Verse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Espinosa.
Christopher Espinosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Verse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Espinosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Verse avoids it really well and circles away.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.
Espinosa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Verse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Verse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Verse does no damage.
Verse circles away from the clinch attempt.
Verse looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Verse takes a swing at Espinosa's ribcage but misses.
Espinosa walks into a straight right hand from Verse.#T2#
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Verse as Espinosa shoots in.
Verse connects with a crisp jab.
Espinosa throws a solid leg kick but Verse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Espinosa.
As Espinosa looks to move away, Verse throws a big counter combo but Espinosa just gets out of the way.
Espinosa avoids the body shot from Verse.
Verse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verse wants to control the position but Espinosa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Verse is breathing heavily.
Verse holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Espinosa is controlling the pace.
#SU2#
Espinosa decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Verse avoids the body shot from Espinosa.
#TD#
Verse closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Verse lands in his opponent's guard.
Espinosa has his hands on Verse's head, controlling the position.
Verse tries to stand but Espinosa is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Verse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Verse stands and steps away. Espinosa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Verse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Espinosa manages to avoid it.
Espinosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Verse misses the target.
Verse throws a right hand that Espinosa ducks under and follows up with a left that Espinosa also avoids with ease.
Espinosa slips a jab and a cross from Verse.
Verse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Espinosa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Verse throws a big counter combination but Espinosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Verse scores with a jab. Espinosa acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roland Verse dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Verse does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Espinosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Espinosa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Espinosa with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Espinosa instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Espinosa breaks from the clinch.
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Espinosa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verse throws a nice looking combination but Espinosa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Espinosa feints the counter takedown.
Verse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Verse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Espinosa can do to turn this around?
Verse misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Espinosa fails with a takedown attempt.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.#CL2#
Espinosa closes the distance and clinches.
Espinosa tries to pull guard but Verse holds him up against the cage and eventually Espinosa drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Verse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Espinosa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A good leg kick by Verse. #T2#
Espinosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Verse throws a series of strikes that have Espinosa backpedaling.
Verse throws a nice inside leg kick.
Espinosa throws a right hand that misses
enabling Verse to counter with a crisp jab.
Espinosa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espinosa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Espinosa pushes Verse up against the cage in a clinch.
Verse lands an elbow inside.
Verse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Espinosa.
#T3##BC2#
Espinosa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Espinosa has his takedown stuffed
and Verse counters with a one-two to the body.
Verse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Espinosa misses with a double jab.
Verse stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Verse wants it to stay on the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Verse.
Verse is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Verse jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Verse counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verse.
Verse is trying to break the clinch but Espinosa is controlling him.
Espinosa is looking for a takedown.
A shot in the inside from Verse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Verse lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Verse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Espinosa lands a nice elbow.
Verse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Verse 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.
Roland Verse dominated that second round.
That's time! Verse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Verse scores with a jab to the head.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Verse as he avoids it easily.
Espinosa misses with a takedown
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verse fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Espinosa fails with the takedown.
Roland Verse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christopher Espinosa.
Verse cracks Espinosa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Espinosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinosa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Verse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1##TD2#
Espinosa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Verse controlling the position.#ES#
Verse has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Espinosa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Verse feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Espinosas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Espinosa misses with a takedown attempt
and Verse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Verse paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Espinosa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Espinosa throws a head kick that misses.
Verse throws a big counter combination but Espinosa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Verse scores with a crisp jab that stopped Espinosa in his tracks. #CL#
Verse has Espinosa up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Verse is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Verse is trying to push Espinosa away but Espinosa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Verse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Espinosa wants to clinch
and Verse counters with a two punch combo.
Verse throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Verse throws a series of strikes that have Espinosa backpedaling.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verse but Verse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verse is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Espinosa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Verse circles away quickly and effectively.
Verse half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Espinosa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Danga de danga de dang - Verse scores with a four punch combination!
Verse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Espinosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL#
Espinosa tries to keep at a distance but Verse has taken the fight into the clinch.
Espinosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verse walks away with a smile on his face. Espinosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4##CL#
Verse has taken the fight to the clinch.
Espinosa fails to pull guard.
Verse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Espinosa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Verse walks away with a smile on his face. Espinosa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A lazy body kick from Espinosa
and Verse counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Espinosa thinking.
Espinosa slips a jab and a cross from Verse.
Espinosa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Verse as he jumps to the side.
Espinosa has his takedown stuffed
and Verse counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roland Verse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Verse, 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roland Verse! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Espinosa looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Claks!
Claks is looking to regain half guard here but Espinosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Claks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Espinosa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Claks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Espinosa.
Espinosa trying to mount his opponent but Claks defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinosa wants to stand up but Claks has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T1#
Claks keeping hold of Espinosa's head, controlling as best he can.
Espinosa stalling away here and it's allowed Claks to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Claks is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Espinosa frees his head nicely. Oh but Claks has switched to an armbar! Espinosa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jo Claks! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Lausa.
Lausa throws a shot from downtown. Joyce moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Lausa shoots in and gets a takedown into Joyce's guard.
Joyce has a closed guard, preventing Lausa from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lausa works over Joyce with some ground and pound from guard.
Joyce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lausa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Joyce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lausa scoring with some ground and pound.
Lausa trying to control but Joyce is working from the bottom.
Lausa wants to stand and escape but instead Joyce has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joyce throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lausa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lausa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Lausa pulls Joyce in close to prevent any damage.
Joyce trying to control the position from guard on top but Lausa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lausa has his hands on Joyce's head, controlling the position.
Lausa keeping moving, preventing Joyce from controlling successfully.
Lausa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joyce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lausa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Joyce advances position into side control!
Lausa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Joyce off and has taken his back!
Joyce is trying to break free.
Joyce is working hard here to advance position.
Lausa is working the ground and pound. Can Joyce escape?
Joyce turns into Lausa and is now in his guard.
Joyce won't allow Lausa to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Lausa throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Joyce escapes and throws Lausa's legs to the side, diving into side control! #T3#
Joyce working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Joyce stalls from top position.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lausa has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Joyce is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lausa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lausa is looking to regain half guard here but Joyce keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joyce wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lausa keeps working.
Joyce tries to move to mount but Lausa blocks the move with his legs.
Lausa struggling a bit here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 Joel Joyce 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##CL#
Joyce rushes Lausa and presses him up against the cage.
Lausa is trying to break free.
Joyce putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lausa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Joyce pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Joyce is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joyce lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Lausa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Joyce uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Joyce postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lausa is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Joyce, into his guard. #REVB#
Jenel Lausa has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a triangle but Lausa pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Lausa lands a couple of elbows.
Lausa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lausa is working Joyce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lausa throwing strikes from guard but Joyce blocks nicely.
Lausa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joyce is trying to control the position but Lausa postures up.
Lausa is working Joyce over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lausa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lausa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lausa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joyce's head.
Joyce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lausa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Lausa wants to control from the top but Joyce keeps moving.
Joyce can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lausa controls the pace.
Lausa postures up.
Lausa cracks Joyce with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Joyce is looking for a triangle but Lausa pushes his legs off easily.
#SU2#
Lausa decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joyce, up you get! #TD2#
Lausa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lausa wants to control but Joyce is keeping him busy. #T3#
Lausa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Lausa is nestled in close to Joyce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Joyce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lausa pulls his head out easily.
Lausa working Joyce over with strikes.
Lausa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lausa throws a strike but Joyce avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lausa throws a sloppy strike and Joyce has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lausa is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Joyce!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joel Joyce!
Jenel Lausa was interviewed post fight and said 'I AM SORRY'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Loman misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Loman.
Stephen Loman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Loman. 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.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson is working for takedown but Loman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Loman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jackson after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Loman jumps guard but Jackson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Loman has Jackson pressed against the cage.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson is pressed up against the cage. Loman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jackson down to the mat. Jackson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Jackson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Loman defends it well.
Loman is looking to escape.
Loman moves into full guard.
#T2#
Loman is trying to keep Jackson in close.
#SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Loman from standing up.
Loman postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
Loman trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Jackson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3##SUB2#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loman defends it easily.
Jackson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Loman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jackson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jackson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jackson! #REVB#
Loman wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2#
Jackson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Loman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jackson but great work by Loman.
Loman in side control, throwing shots but Jackson defends.
Jackson looks winded!
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Loman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson is trying to control Loman's posture but Loman avoids it.
Loman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Roy Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Loman shoots in looking for a takedown but Jackson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Loman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Loman kicks off Jackson and gets to his feet.
Jackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Loman circles away.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Loman tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Jackson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Loman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Loman is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1##SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Loman in his guard.#REVR#
Stephen Loman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loman tries to stand but Jackson is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson has Loman pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Loman throws a big elbow that misses.
Loman wants to stand but Jackson has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Loman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Loman wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T3##SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Loman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Loman in his guard.#REVR##SUB#
Loman has gone for a leg lock! Jackson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Loman's guard.#REVB#
Loman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Jackson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Loman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Loman has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SU#
Loman stands up and waves to Jackson to follow him.
Loman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jackson sprawls well. Jackson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Loman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Stephen Loman 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Loman has a takedown stuffed.
Loman shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Loman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Loman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jackson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Loman stops a takedown attempt from Jackson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Loman leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Loman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Loman is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Loman wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Loman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jackson smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Jackson rushes Loman and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loman is trying to break the clinch but Jackson is controlling him.
Loman looking for a takedown. #TD#
Loman gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Loman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Loman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.#REVR#
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Loman from controlling successfully.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Loman from standing up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Loman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jackson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Loman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jackson is proving hard to escape from.
Loman throws a big right hand that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Loman.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Roy Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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