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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 81
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Lockdown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Lockdown stalls.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Lockdown has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Paprikas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paprikas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Paprikas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paprikas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Lockdown clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Lockdown. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Paprikas misses.#CL2#
Paprikas moves into the clinch.
Paprikas is trying to push Lockdown away but Lockdown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Lockdown tries for a takedown but Paprikas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Paprikas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lockdown.
Lockdown avoids the body shot from Paprikas.
Lockdown dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Lockdown manages to break the clinch.
Adam Lockdown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paprikas scores with a head kick. Lockdown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lockdown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paprikas fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Lockdown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paprikas, pushing him back against the cage.
Paprikas wants to get back to striking at distance but Lockdown won't allow it.
Lockdown is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Paprikas is defending well.
Paprikas tries to break free but Lockdown pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lockdown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lockdown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lockdown looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lockdown.
Paprikas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lockdown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paprikas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lockdown is pushing Paprikas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lockdown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3##BC#
Lockdown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Paprikas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lockdown dives in and grabs Paprikas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paprikas pushes down on Lockdown's head and hops out.
Lockdown avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Lockdown. Lockdown maintains the clinch.
Paprikas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockdown has double underhooks.
Paprikas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Paprikas is trying to maintain a safe position but Lockdown gets an underhook and turns Paprikas into the cage.
Paprikas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Lockdown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch but Lockdown keeps him there for the moment.
Lockdown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Paprikas backwards.
Paprikas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paprikas stops a takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Paprikas misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
Lockdown will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paprikas connects with a high kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lockdown.
Paprikas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lockdown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janos Paprikas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lockdown dives in for a single leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lockdown fails to pull guard.
Paprikas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lockdown blocks it with crossed arms.
Paprikas tries to circle away but Lockdown has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Lockdown gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lockdown 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Paprikas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockdown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paprikas pinned against the cage. Paprikas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paprikas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Lockdown drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
#T1#
Paprikas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Paprikas breaks the clinch.
Janos Paprikas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lockdown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Paprikas misses with the head strike.
Lockdown looking to slow down the pace here.
Lockdown keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paprikas's efforts to push away.#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown shoots in but Paprikas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paprikas is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Paprikas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Paprikas shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lockdown eats them both and turns towards Paprikas to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Lockdown moves into the clinch.
Paprikas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paprikas struggles to land a body shot inside as Lockdown controls his hands.
Lockdown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paprikas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Lockdown drives through and clinches with Paprikas against the cage.
Paprikas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lockdown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lockdown is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lockdown avoiding damage as Paprikas throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Paprikas is trying to break the clinch but Lockdown is controlling him.
Lockdown jumps guard but Paprikas stands there with Lockdown around his waist. Lockdown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lockdown digs a right hand into Paprikas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Paprikas's gas tank.
Lockdown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Paprikas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lockdown is trying to pull guard but Paprikas has him pressed against the cage.
Lockdown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paprikas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paprikas is looking to break free of the clinch but Lockdown has double underhooks.
Paprikas working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paprikas as he jumps to the side. #T4##CL#
Lockdown rushes Paprikas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paprikas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lockdown dodges an elbow strike from Paprikas.
Lockdown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Lockdown to work.
Paprikas wants to break free but Lockdown has control.
Paprikas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lockdown is working for takedown but Paprikas is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lockdown wants a takedown.
Paprikas is trying to force a seperation but Lockdown has the dominant position.
Lockdown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Paprikas smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Janos Paprikas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!#R3##CL#
Lockdown pushes Paprikas up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Lockdown manages to break the clinch.
Lockdown misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lockdown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Paprikas gets tackled into the cage by Lockdown. Lockdown maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Paprikas breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Lockdown has closed the distance and engaged Paprikas in a clinch.
#T1#
Paprikas is trying to force a seperation but Lockdown has the dominant position.
Paprikas blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Paprikas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paprikas throws a head kick that misses.
Lockdown shoots for a takedown but Paprikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lockdown shoots for a double leg takedown but Paprikas sprawls well. He's pushed Lockdown'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 Adam Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paprikas bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Paprikas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lockdown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paprikas's waist but Paprikas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lockdown off to one side.
Paprikas connects with an inside leg kick.
Lockdown shoots in but Paprikas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paprikas but Paprikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lockdown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Paprikas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paprikas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lockdown is out of range and Paprikas settles back down.
Janos Paprikas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Lockdown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adam Lockdown has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Lockdown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paprikas uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paprikas works over Lockdown with some ground and pound from guard.
Paprikas lands a couple of digs.
Paprikas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Paprikas is working Lockdown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Paprikas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lockdown's head.
Paprikas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Paprikas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Lockdown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paprikas with a nice head shot there.
Paprikas advances to half guard.
Lockdown is looking to improve his position.
Paprikas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lockdown is trying to control but can't.
Lockdown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paprikas on the ground.
Paprikas not doing much here.
Paprikas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Paprikas lands strikes from half guard.
Paprikas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Paprikas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lockdown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Paprikas is working away from the top position though.
Janos Paprikas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Paprikas stalling.
Lockdown is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Adam Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Paprikas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lockdown checks a low kick from Paprikas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janos Paprikas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Paprikas 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janos Paprikas!
Janos Paprikas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 65
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Lockdown has his takedown stuffed
and Pepe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lockdown darts in looking for a takedown but Pepe gets double underhooks and turns Lockdown into the cage.
Lockdown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ines Pepe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lockdown.
Lockdown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pepe slaps away a takedown attempt from Lockdown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lockdown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pepe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pepe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pepe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lockdown misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lockdown.
Pepe scores with a jab. Lockdown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lockdown tries to clinch but Pepe moves away
and Pepe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lockdown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Pepe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lockdown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lockdown with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lockdown.
Ines Pepe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lockdown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pepe pinned against the cage. Pepe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A counter left hand to the body from Pepe misses its target.
Pepe swinging wildly here.
Pepe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lockdown's hands.
Pepe lands with a good body shot.
Lockdown fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pepe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Pepe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lockdown tries to clinch there but Pepe circles away.
Nice shot lands for Pepe.
Lockdown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pepe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Pepe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lockdown, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lockdown - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pepe has a couple of punches blocked by Lockdown.
Pepe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pepe lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pepe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pepe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pepe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pepe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lockdown uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Lockdown blocks an uppercut.
Pepe misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Pepe fails to land.
Pepe misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Lockdown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pepe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lockdown drops his hands momentarily and Pepe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pepe tries to clinch but Lockdown is having none of it.
Pepe is looking to clinch but Lockdown is avoiding it.
We've been informed that Lockdown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Pepe is looking to clinch but Lockdown is avoiding it.
Lockdown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pepe defends it well.
Pepe connects with the punch.
Lockdown misses with a takedown attempt - Pepe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lockdown looks to clinch
and Pepe counters with a stiff right hand.
Pepe scores with a hook.#T4#
Pepe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lockdown drops his hands momentarily and Pepe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lockdown takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pepe lands with a straight right. Lockdown didn't see that one coming.
Lockdown has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lockdown there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pepe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Lockdown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Lockdown moves into the clinch successfully.
Pepe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lockdown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pepe tries to work over Lockdown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lockdown lands a right hand.
Pepe misses with the head strike.
Pepe working aggressively here.
Lockdown is looking to break free of the clinch but Pepe has double underhooks.
Pepe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lockdown. #BC#
Pepe breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ines Pepe dominated that round.
That's time! Pepe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lockdown fails to land the takedown.
Pepe is looking to slow Lockdown down with leg kicks.
Lockdown closes the distance and clinches up with Pepe, looking for a takedown. Lockdown pushes Pepe against the cage but Pepe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adam Lockdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Pepe. Beautiful body shot.
Lockdown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ines Pepe is winning the standup battle so far.
Pepe misses with a hook.
Pepe doesn't manage to clinch there - Lockdown circles away.
Pepe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lockdown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lockdown shoots in but no luck this time.
Ines Pepe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lockdown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepe moves in looking to clinch but Lockdown pushes him off.
Lockdown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pepe as he jumps to the side.
Nice jab there from Lockdown. #T1#
Pepe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lockdown or perhaps it was just good defense by Pepe, which made it look bad.
Jab by Pepe.
Pepe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pepe is looking to clinch but Lockdown is avoiding it.
Pepe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pepe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockdown can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Lockdown has Pepe up against the cage in a clinch.
Lockdown prevents a body shot from Pepe.
Pepe misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Lockdown manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Lockdown moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Lockdown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pepe.
Pepe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lockdown is keeping busy.
Lockdown wants to get back to striking at distance but Pepe won't allow it.
Pepe working aggressively here.
Pepe is pressed up against the cage. Lockdown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pepe down to the mat. Pepe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pepe cracks Lockdown with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pepe wants to clinch.
Pepe moves in looking to clinch but Lockdown pushes him off.
Lockdown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lockdown throws a big shot that misses.
Pepe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lockdown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Pepe throws a body shot but no joy.
Pepe tries to clinch up.
Lockdown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lockdown throws the left hand but Pepe avoids the punch easily.
Pepe works Lockdown's body with a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Pepe.
Pepe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lockdown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pepe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lockdown manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Lockdown with that takedown attempt.
Pepe tries to clinch up.
Pepe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lockdown manages to avoid it.
Pepe loads up on a big right hand but Lockdown slips the punch.
Lockdown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pepe but Pepe pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Pepe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lockdown.
Pepe tries to clinch up.
Pepe is looking to clinch.
Lockdown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pepe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lockdown shoots in for a double leg but Pepe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pepe digs a good hook to Lockdown's body.
Lockdown doesn't manage to clinch there - Pepe circles away.
Lockdown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pepe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lockdown somewhat.
Lockdown is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lockdown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ines Pepe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Pepe wants to clinch.
Lockdown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lockdown is looking to chop away at Pepe's legs.
Pepe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lockdown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lockdown doesn't manage to clinch there - Pepe circles away.
Pepe is looking to clinch but Lockdown is avoiding it.
Pepe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pepe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lockdown fails with the takedown.
Lockdown throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pepe's head.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lockdown. Pepe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lockdown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lockdown walks into a jab.#CL2#
Lockdown closes the distance and clinches.
Lockdown is trying to pull guard but Pepe has him pressed against the cage.
Pepe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pepe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lockdown backwards.
Lockdown jumps guard but Pepe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ines Pepe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lockdown.
Pepe tries to throw a body punch but Lockdown avoids it by throwing Pepe back against the cage.
Pepe gets underhooks to prevent Lockdown's takedown attempt.
Lockdown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pepe to keep the fight standing.
Lockdown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pepe misses with the head strike.
Lockdown goes for a takedown attempt but Pepe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lockdown has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pepe tries to clinch up but Lockdown circles away and keeps his distance.
Ines Pepe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pepe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pepe jabs at Lockdown's body.#T2#
Lockdown is looking to clinch but Pepe is avoiding it.
Pepe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pepe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Pepe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lockdown, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Lockdown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pepe scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pepe.
Lockdown keeps the fight on the outside.
Lockdown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pepe scores with a jab.
Lockdown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pepe moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLockdown.
Donk. Pepe catches Lockdown right on the button with a cross.
Lockdown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lockdown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Pepe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pepe lands a glancing blow to the side of Lockdown's head.
Pepe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pepe works the jab nicely.
Pepe is looking to clinch.
Pepe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lockdown is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Pepe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pepe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lockdown tries to clinch there but Pepe circles away.
Pepe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lockdown on the side of the head.
Pepe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lockdown.
Pepe moves in looking to clinch but Lockdown pushes him off.
Pepe thuds his right hand into Lockdown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Lockdown takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lockdown is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pepe is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lockdown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepe staying out of range there.
Pepe tries to close the distance and clinch but Lockdown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lockdown misses with a takedown
and Pepe counters with a nice uppercut.
Pepe moves in looking to clinch but Lockdown pushes him off.
Lockdown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ines Pepe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pepe tries to clinch up.
Pepe throws a good cross that connects.
Lockdown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lockdown looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Lockdown rushes Pepe and presses him up against the cage.
Lockdown can't get the takedown.
Pepe misses with the head strike.
Adam Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ines Pepe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pepe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lockdown controls his hands.
Lockdown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ines Pepe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pepe 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ines Pepe! |
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Event:
HFA 8
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brudda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gay throws a right hand that Brudda ducks under and follows up with a left that Brudda also avoids with ease.
Brudda fails with a takedown attempt.
Gay appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gay throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brudda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gay.
Brudda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gay sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brudda somewhat.
Brudda is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gay sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
You Gay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chumba Brudda.
Gay throws a right and a left that Brudda avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brudda doesn't manage to clinch there - Gay circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Gay. Those never looked like landing.
Gay has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brudda.
Brudda shoots in for a takedown but Gay shows good takedown defense.
Brudda slips a jab and a cross from Gay.
#T1#
Gay misses with a two punch combination.
Brudda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brudda tries to clinch up
and Gay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brudda thinking.
Gay scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brudda wants to clinch up but Gay keeps it at a distance.
Gay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brudda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brudda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gay misses with a double jab
and Brudda counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brudda shoots in but Gay avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gay is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Gay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brudda.
Gay throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#KD2#
and Brudda counters with a crisp one two that drops Gay! Brudda thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gay to his feet! Gay is in big trouble!#ROC2#Gay is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brudda connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Gay covering up! Brudda comes in with a big uppercut and Gay goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chumba Brudda!
You Gay was interviewed post fight and said 'Your not gay'. |
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Event:
HFA 7
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Smack as Rose shoots in.
Smack scores with a hook.
Smack looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Smack throws a quick inside leg kick.
Smack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rose tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smack looks to land a combination but Rose avoids it well.
Smack throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Rose counters with a single leg into guard. Smack didn't expect that.
Smack is looking to stand up but Rose isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rose is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU2#
Smack is working an open guard so Rose takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rose shoots in for a double leg but Smack sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1##TD2#
Smack gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rose showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU2#
Rose stands up from Smack's guard - Rose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rose looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smack is fending him off so far but Rose persists. Nope, Smack circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rose.
Rose looks for a takedown but Smack sprawls well.
Nice body punch from Smack.
Smack throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Smack throws a series of punches but Rose avoids them all with ease.
Smack misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Rose holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smack working hard to break the clinch.
Smack tries to break free but Rose pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rose breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Rose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smack tries to kick Rose off but Rose keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SU2#
Rose escapes and gets back to his feet.
Smack is breathing heavily.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rose is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Rose is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smack can't fight it off and eventually Rose manages to take the fight to the floor. Smack looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Smack manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Rose has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rose throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smack blocks it with crossed arms.
Rose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rose misses with a combination
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Rose. #T4#
Rose is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smack falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Rose counters with a shoot takedown. Smack fights it but they end up in guard.
Smack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rose is controlling him. #SU2#
Rose stands and steps away. Smack gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Smack misses.
Smack scores with a nice body kick.
Rose is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smack sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 Johnny Smack will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rose throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smack.
Rose doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smack misses with a head kick.
Smack scores with a kick to the midsection.
Johnny Smack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smack fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rose has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnny Smack is winning the standup battle so far.
Rose walks into a left hand. #TD2#
Rose drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smack pushes Rose off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smack misses with a body kick.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRose.
Rose needs to keep his hands up - Smack had a free shot at his head there.
Rose slips a straight right by Smack.
Rose has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Smack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smack bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rose's head.#TD2#
Rose shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smack is looking to escape.
Rose frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rose tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Rose is landing with some decent strikes but Smack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rose working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rose controlling the pace for now.
Rose in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB2#
Rose wants to finish this one by submission but Smack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rose. #T3#
Rose lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Rose looking for a guillotine from mount but Smack is having none of it.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smack squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rose controlling from the full mount.
Rose's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Rose.#T4#
Rose punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB2#
Rose looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rose looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Smack is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Rose can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smack is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Rose is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smack has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smack!
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 Johnny Smack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Smack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rose doesn't seem bothered though.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
Smack throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Rose tries to clinch but Smack moves out of range.
It looked like Smack was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Smack misses with a wild body shot.
Johnny Smack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Smack tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rose gets a clinch.
Rose tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smack smiles and moves away.
Johnny Smack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rose.
Rose throws a head kick but Smack moves out of range.
Rose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smack goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Smack lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Rose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smack counters with a left and a right that stings Rose.
Smack is looking to clinch but Rose is avoiding it.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack connects with a leg kick.
Smack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rose avoids the head kick by Smack.
Smack lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rose wants to clinch.
Smack stuffs the takedown.
Johnny Smack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Smack throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Smack throws a right and a left that Rose avoids nicely.
Smack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rose can do to turn this around?
Smack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Smack rushes Rose and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smack is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smack makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smack manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smack throws a head kick that Rose semi-blocks.
Smack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Smack misses with a combination
and Rose counters with a nice body shot.
Rose darts in looking for a takedown but Smack gets double underhooks and turns Rose into the cage. #TD2#
Rose looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smack is looking to get back to is feet but Rose passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smack takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#SU2#
Rose stands up.
Rose shoots in for a takedown but Smack shows good takedown defense.
Rose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Smack misses with a double jab.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Smack.
#CL2#
Rose gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Rose.
#BC2#
Rose's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rose goes for a double leg but Smack avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smack continues to drive forward.
Smack misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Smack has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rose is trying to pull guard but Smack turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matt Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Smack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Smack blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Smack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smack, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Smack! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 61
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Shinsato tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Lillard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shinsato on his heels. He'll look to pass Shinsato's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lillard won't allow Shinsato to sweep him here.
Lillard postures up in Shinsato's guard and throws a big left but Shinsato blocks it.
Shinsato controls Lillard momentarily but Lillard frees himself.
Shinsato seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lillard passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shinsato wants to control but Lillard is keeping busy.
Lillard wants to free his trapped foot but Shinsato is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1##SUB2#
Lillard is trying to work for a kimura but Shinsato is defending well.
Shinsato is trying to stand.
Lillard trying to control the pace.
Lillard seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Shinsato with that takedown attempt.
Lillard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Shinsato shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lillard has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Shinsato has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lillard just leaning against Shinsato, taking a breather.
Shinsato has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lillard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Shinsato leaning his opponent against the cage.#T3#
Lillard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lillard stalling in the clinch.
Lillard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Lillard breaks the clinch.
Lillard misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Shinsato counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lillard!
Lillard bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Lillard tries to clinch up#TD#
and Shinsato counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lillard! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinsato tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lillard tries to bench press Shinsato off him but Shinsato keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lillard struggling a bit here.
Lillard is looking to reverse the position.
Lillard can't do much from the bottom here.
Lillard tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Lillard dominated that 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.#R2#
Shinsato shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lillard defends it nicely.
Lillard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Shinsato counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Lillard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shinsato is trying to control but can't.
Lillard stops Shinsato from getting back to his feet.
Shinsato manages to get to full guard.
Lillard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard controlling from the top position. #T1#
Shinsato keeping full guard, as Lillard tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lillard drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shinsato manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lillard has Shinsato in his guard.#REVR#
Lillard is trying to keep Shinsato in close.
Lillard keeping moving, preventing Shinsato from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lillard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shinsato wants to control from the top but Lillard keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lillard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Shinsato wants to control from the top but Lillard keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lillard tries to clinch but Shinsato moves out of range.
Lillard shoots in but no luck this time.
Shinsato is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lillard.#CL#
Shinsato gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Shinsato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shinsato shoots in looking for a takedown but Lillard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shinsato's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lillard shoots in for a takedown but Shinsato shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Masaaki Shinsato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Lillard.#CL2#
Lillard rushes Shinsato and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shinsato avoiding damage.
Shinsato jumps guard but Lillard stands there with Shinsato around his waist. Shinsato gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4#
Stalling in the clinch from Lillard.
Lillard wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC#
Shinsato breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Shinsato clinches with his opponent.
Lillard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shinsato after a bit of a struggle.
Lillard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shinsato wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lillard has him pressed against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lillard jumps guard but Shinsato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lillard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shinsato smiles and moves away.
Shinsato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lillard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masaaki Shinsato dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lillard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shinsato's waist but Shinsato gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lillard off to one side.
Shinsato fails with the takedown.
Shinsato misses with a takedown attempt - Lillard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL2#
Lillard instigates a clinch. #BC#
Shinsato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lillard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shinsato avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lillard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Shinsato swivels and escapes.
Shinsato was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Masaaki Shinsato has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Lillard.#TD#
Shinsato throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lillard tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Shinsato is in Lillard's guard.
Lillard pushes Shinsato off and scrambles back to his feet.
#T1#
Shinsato shoots in and drives through. Lillard sprawls well.
Lillard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lillard goes for a double leg but Shinsato avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shinsato continues to drive forward.
Shinsato keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Shinsato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Masaaki Shinsato is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lillard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shinsato as he avoids it easily.
Shinsato swats away the attempt to clinch by Lillard.
Shinsato stuffs the takedown attempt from Lillard. Lillard gets slowly back to his feet.
Shinsato misses with a head kick.
#T2##CL#
Shinsato clinches up against the cage.
Shinsato is trying to break free.
Shinsato can't find room to land a body shot as Lillard controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Shinsato.
Lillard prevents the takedown attempt.
Lillard throws a punch but it's blocked by Shinsato. #TD#
Shinsato jumps guard.
Lillard trying to control but Shinsato is working from the bottom.
Lillard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Shinsato throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Lillard stays in close to Shinsato's body and controls the position.
Lillard stops Shinsato from standing up.
Lillard with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU2#
Lillard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Lillard has managed to clinch.
Lillard can't get the takedown.
Lillard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shinsato looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lillard goes for a takedown attempt but Shinsato pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Shinsato moves into the clinch.
Lillard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shinsato is keeping busy.
Lillard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shinsato.
Lillard jumps guard but Shinsato turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Shinsato manages to break the clinch.
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 Masaaki Shinsato.
I think Shinsato 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masaaki Shinsato! |
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Event:
HFA 205 R1
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Clayton Il scores with a hook to the body. Brudda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Clayton Il.
Clayton Il connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brudda shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clayton Il as he avoids it easily.
Clayton Il slips under a jab from Brudda.
It looked like Clayton Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clayton Il works the jab nicely.
Brudda walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Clayton Il lands a nice hook to Brudda's body. Brudda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brudda shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Clayton Il swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brudda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clayton Il lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clayton Il closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Brudda! Clayton Il dives in looking to finish! Brudda is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Clayton Il!
A very excited looking John Clayton Il rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Nukem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lockdown to the mat! Lockdown manages to get full guard.
Nukem showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lockdown working a defensive guard but Nukem passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nukem passes to side control.
Nukem working the head with strikes.
Nukem working the ground and pound from side control.
Nukem controls the position.
Nukem cracks Lockdown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Nukem's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nukem controlling the position.
Nukem scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Nukem has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nukem lands with some strikes.
Lockdown is bucking up trying to escape but Nukem cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nukem raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nukem controlling the pace for now.
Nukem cracks Lockdown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nukem controlling from the full mount.
Lockdown taking shots to the head. #T2#
Nukem is landing with some decent strikes but Lockdown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nukem landing punches.
Nukem with a couple of short strikes.
Nukem working the ground and pound effectively.
Nukem working Lockdown over with strikes here.
Nukem controlling from mount.
We've been hearing that Nukem has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nukem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nukem lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nukem cracks Lockdown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lockdown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nukem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nukem controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Nukem connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Nukem content just to control the position here.
Nukem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nukem landing strikes, looking to finish!
Nukem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nukem lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lockdown tries to hold on but Nukem pushes him away.
Nukem lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lockdown hang on?
Nukem controlling his opponent. #T4#
Lockdown is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nukem controlling the position easily from mount.
Nukem postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockdown looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Nukem dominating with strikes here.
Nukem has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lockdown's face.
Lockdown is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nukem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nukem swats away the attempt to clinch by Lockdown.
Nukem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Nukem manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lockdown on his heels. He'll look to pass Lockdown's guard now, I'm sure.
Nukem controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nukem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lockdown can do to turn this around?
Lockdown working a defensive guard but Nukem manages to pass into side control anyway.
Duke Nukem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lockdown's face as Nukem controls the position.
Check out the look on Nukem's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nukem cracks Lockdown with a big right hand but Lockdown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nukem is staying tight to Lockdown's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Nukem landing a few strikes.
Nukem happy to just control the position for now.
Nukem 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.
Nukem lands a nice forearm strike.
Nukem controlling the position from side mount.
Lockdown wants to control but Nukem postures up.#T2#
Nukem controls the position.
Lockdown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nukem landing a few strikes.
Lockdown is trying to get back to half guard.
Nukem is chipping away with strikes.
Lockdown takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nukem scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lockdown to see if he's OK.#T3#
Nukem has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lockdown!
Nukem pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nukem takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nukem postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockdown looks a forlorn figure.
Nukem controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Lockdown that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nukem content just to control the position here.
Nukem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nukem punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nukem lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T4#
Nukem postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lockdown looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nukem in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nukem scoring with strikes but Lockdown is staying in there.
Nukem looking to finish Lockdown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lockdown!
Nukem controlling his opponent.
Nukem seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lockdown for as long as he can get away with.
Nukem cracks Lockdown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nukem with good strikes from the mount here!
Lockdown tries to hold on but Nukem pushes him away.
Nukem controlling the pace for now.
Nukem with shots to the head and body - Lockdown looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Nukem dominated that second round.
That's time! Nukem's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Lockdown gets caught flat footed, as Nukem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nukem forces his way into half guard.
Nukem lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lockdown has hold of Nukem's hands but Nukem slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nukem passes to full mount!
Lockdown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice elbow there by Nukem.
Nukem landing punches.
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!
Nukem landing strikes from the mount and Lockdown is in trouble!
Nukem working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Nukem scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lockdown?
#T1#
Nukem is landing with some decent strikes but Lockdown is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nukem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nukem raining down hammerfists from mount.
Nukem tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nukem is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lockdown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nukem landing strikes from the mount and Lockdown is in trouble!
Nukem looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nukem cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nukem sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nukem lands a couple of good shots and Lockdown has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!
Nukem has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lockdown's body.
Lockdown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nukem lands punches and elbows.
Nukem biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nukem lands shots from the back. #T3#
Lockdown is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lockdown is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Nukem.
Nukem connects with a big shot to the side of Lockdown's head.
Lockdown wants to escape the position.
Lockdown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Duke Nukem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nukem's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nukem continues to stall.#T4#
Adam Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nukem has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Nukem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nukem 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:24
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:24
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Nukem! |
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HFA 1
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Rice throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Rose counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rice!
Rice is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rice is pushing Rose's head away, looking to escape. Rose manages to hold on to the position though.
Rose tries to get to his feet but Rice is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Rose in his guard.
Rose stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rice swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rice is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Rice looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rose is in close to Rice's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Rose is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Rice scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Rose misses with a straight right.
It looked like Rice was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rice throws a head kick that half lands.
Rice tries to clinch but Rose moves out of range. #CL2#
Rose gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Rose breaks from the clinch.
Rose circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rice shoots and misses #TD2#
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rose stops Rice from standing up.
Rice working a defensive guard here.
Rose lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Rose pushing down on Rice's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Rose there.
Rice wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Rose is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rose is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rice looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
Rice is looking to improve his position.
Rose slips a nice elbow through Rice's hands, connecting with Rice's forehead.
Rose is taking a breather. Rice 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.
Rose wants to stand up but Rice has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose controlling the action here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Rose dominated that 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.#R2#
Rice lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Rose instigates a clinch.
Rose tries for a takedown but Rice manages to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rice throws an elbow that misses.
Rice wants to stall.
Rose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rice walks away with a smile on his face. Rose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose tries to clinch there but Rice circles away.
Rose fails with the takedown.
Edward Rice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Rose.
Rose tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1##CL2#
Rose has managed to clinch.
Rice lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rice unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rice breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edward Rice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rice throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
#TD2#
Rice gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rose to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rice wants to stand but Rose is controlling the position.
Rose controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Rice has Rose pulled in close to control his posture.
Rice trying to keep a closed guard but Rose is proving a slippery customer.
Rose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rice wants to stand up but Rose is controlling him.
Rose content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
A low kick lands for Rice.
Rice misses with a two punch combination.
Rice displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose. #CL#
Rice rushes Rose and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rice tries to land a knee to the head but Rose blocks with his arms.
Rice misses with an elbow over the top.
Rose blocks the elbow strike.
Rice looking to slow down the pace here.#TD2#
Rose pulls guard successfully.
#T4##ES2#
Rose manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Rose manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rice.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rice throws a nice head kick!
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!
Rose fails with a takedown attempt.
Rice tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Rose has Rice up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Rose is trying to trip Rice. He has hold of a leg but Rice is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rose persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Rose distracts Rice with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rose works over Rice with some ground and pound from guard.
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 Edward Rice will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Rose scores with a takedown into Rice's guard.
Rice uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Edward Rice is winning the standup battle so far.
Rice misses with a wild combination.
#CL2#
Rose fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rice, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Rice's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Rose as he checks the leg kick.#TD2#
Rose gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Rice wants to control but Rose is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Rice looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rose slows the pace down in half guard.
Rose winds up and cracks Rice with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rose tries to pass to full mount but Rice defends it.
Rose is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rice!
Rose looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rose with a couple of short strikes.#T2#
The referee warns Rice that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rice tries to lock up and control but Rose gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rice trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Rose has hold of Rice's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rice manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rice is trying to stand up.
Rose postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rice looks a forlorn figure.
Rose controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Rose with the ground and pound from mount.
Rose moves to take his opponent's back.
Matt Rose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rose has good solid back control here.
Let's hope that Rose 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.#T4#
Rice is trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Rose is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rice is defending well though. Rose let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Rose working for a choke but Rice is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose biding his time, controlling Rice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rose 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Rose! |
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