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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Grappling Hype -17-
Date: May 11, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Lehel Bartasz! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Bartasz goes for a double leg but Miyao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Miyao continues to drive forward. Bartasz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD# Miyao shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Miyao showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Bartasz Bartasz trying to control here.
#SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Miyao is keen to just control but Bartasz is a slippery customer. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Miyao seems to be working for a kimura but Bartasz defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Miyao is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Bartasz as he works his way to full guard.
#T1# Bartasz is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up. Bartasz might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Miyao haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Bartasz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Miyao passes into half guard. Bartasz wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB# Miyao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bartasz defends it well. #T2# Miyao prevents Bartasz from improving his position.#SUB# Miyao 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.
Bartasz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miyao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miyao's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyao (2) vs (4) Bartasz Miyao rolls, trying to escape but Bartasz keeps control of the position.
Bartasz struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T3##SUB2# Bartasz sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Miyao taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lehel Bartasz! An out of breath Lehel Bartasz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 256 Remington v Serrano
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Wawrzyniak throws a one two combo.
Wawrzyniak lands with a straight right. Gudmundsson didn't see that one coming. Jab, jab by Wawrzyniak - just one landing. Wawrzyniak throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Wawrzyniak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gudmundsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak takes a shot right to the bread basket. Wawrzyniak misses with a double jab
enabling Gudmundsson to counter with a crisp jab. Wawrzyniak ducks right into an uppercut from Gudmundsson. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Gudmundsson moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak misses with a straight left. A little feinted left hand from Gudmundsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Gudmundsson moves away from the strike by Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak takes a swing at Gudmundsson's ribcage but misses. Gudmundsson is looking to counter punch. Wawrzyniak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gudmundsson moves away. Wawrzyniak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gudmundsson on the side of the head. Gudmundsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Honu Arts in the buildup to the fight. Wawrzyniak looks to score with a jab to the body but Gudmundsson is just out of range.#T1# Wawrzyniak looks to land a combination. Gudmundsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wawrzyniak scores with a jab. Wawrzyniak cracks Gudmundsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A big left from Gudmundsson misses. Wawrzyniak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Wawrzyniak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gudmundsson sees it coming and avoids it easily. Gudmundsson is looking to counter punch. Gudmundsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wawrzyniak throws out the jab. Gudmundsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wawrzyniak on the side of the head. Wawrzyniak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gudmundsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wawrzyniak on the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gudmundsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wawrzyniak misses with a straight left. Gudmundsson slips a straight right by Wawrzyniak.#T2# Wawrzyniak lands a right hook to the body.
Wawrzyniak throws a hook but Gudmundsson blocks it. Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut. Gudmundsson saw that one coming. Wawrzyniak throws an off balance right hand
#KD# and Gudmundsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wawrzyniak! Gudmundsson lets Wawrzyniak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Wawrzyniak is rocked! Wawrzyniak loads up on a big right hand but Gudmundsson slips the punch. It looked like Gudmundsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Wawrzyniak is still on wobbly legs! Can Gudmundsson finish him? Wawrzyniak ducks into an uppercut from Gudmundsson and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oskar Gudmundsson! |
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Event:
ENIGMA 256 Remington v Serrano
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Drummond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Deebo Drummond has been cut. Drummond misses with a leg kick and Que counters with a lovely straight right hand! A punch lands to the side of Drummond 's head but he takes it in his stride. A slow jab from Que misses its intended target. #KD2# Que throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Drummond tumbling to the canvas!#ROC2#Drummond is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2# Que drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Que jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Oh Drummond is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Que trying to control the position from guard on top but Drummond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Que looking to pass the guard. Drummond seems to have got his legs back now. Que is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Que wants to control from the top but Drummond keeps moving. Que must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Drummond escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Que gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1# Que is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Que trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Drummond isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Que stacks Drummond on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Que! Que tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB2# Que in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Drummond is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Omnipotent Que! Our winner, Omnipotent Que, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -58-
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Owen scores with a nice head shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Owen. Owen lands a head kick!
Owen scores with a shot to the body.
Cisneros seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Owen connects with the punch. Owen connects with a nice looking jab.
Owen tests Cisneros's chin there with a solid looking shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Good exchange - Owen coming out on top. Owen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Cisneros was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Owen. Cisneros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cisneros takes a body punch but keeps moving. Good shot there by Owen. Owen scores with a one two! Cisneros had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1# Owen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC2#Cisneros is rocked! Owen connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Cisneros to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Owen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dylan Owen! Our winner, Dylan Owen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
UFF 12: Dje vs Artu
Date: May 10, 2025 |
#R1# Riordon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wickline defends it nicely. Riordon shoots in for a double leg but Wickline sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2# Wickline closes the distance and pushes Riordon back into the cage. Riordon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wickline pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Riordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# Wickline has Riordon up against the cage in a clinch.
Wickline has a couple of punches blocked by Riordon.
Wickline lands with a short head shot on the inside. Riordon misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riordon throws a punch but it's blocked by Wickline. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wickline has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Riordon looking for a takedown. Riordon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riordon wants to take the fight to the mat but Wickline manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Wickline throws a head punch that misses. #T1# Wickline misses with a punch on the inside.
Wickline tries to work over Riordon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wickline lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Wickline lands with a right to the head. Riordon has Wickline pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wickline manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Wickline scores with an uppercut up the middle. Riordon is trying to drag Wickline to the mat but Wickline just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Wickline misses with some punches.
Riordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wickline fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riordon. Wickline tries to counter with a clinch but Riordon shakes him off and moves away. Wickline tries to clinch up but Riordon circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# Wickline takes the fight into the clinch. Riordon tries to score a body lock takedown but Wickline shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Riordon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wickline gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Riordon is trying to drag Wickline to the mat but Wickline just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T2# Wickline throws a head punch that misses. Wickline makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Riordon tries for a takedown but Wickline manages to get underhooks.
Riordon blocks an uppercut.
Wickline stops a takedown attempt from Riordon.
Wickline lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Riordon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wickline is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Riordon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wickline fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2# Wickline moves into the clinch successfully.
Wickline works on Riordon's body with a couple of short punches. Riordon is breathing heavily. Riordon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wickline avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Wickline scores with a shot to the side of Riordon's head. A short left from Wickline. Riordon is trying to drag Wickline to the mat but Wickline just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Wickline pushes Riordon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Wickline throws a head punch that misses. Wickline lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riordon backwards. Wickline lands an uppercut.#TD# Riordon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Riordon manages to end up in side control. Wickline can't do much from the bottom here. Wickline is looking to regain half guard here but Riordon keeps moving and retains side control. We've been hearing that Riordon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Riordon working the ground and pound. Riordon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Riordon scoring with punches from side control. #T4# Riordon throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Wickline avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Riordon. This has been an exciting period of action! Wickline looks to move to half guard but instead Riordon has passed into mount! Damn! Poor strikes thrown by Riordon there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Riordon punishing his opponent with strikes. Wickline is bucking up trying to escape but Riordon cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Riordon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Riordon looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Wickline covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Riordon! |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -15-
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 6 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Rat Man! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Miyao leaves Man with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2# Man closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Man lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (0) vs (2) Man Miyao pulls Man in to control the position. Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miyao pulls Man in close to his closed guard and prevents Man from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now. #T1# Miyao pulls Man in to control the position. Man wants to control from the top but Miyao keeps moving. Miyao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Miyao bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (2) Man Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Man is controlling Miyao's posture. Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (4) Man Miyao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2# Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard. Miyao controlling Man's posture. Miyao keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass. Man is still trying to improve position. Man keeps trying to improve his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Miyao looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Miyao is looking for a triangle but Man pushes his legs off easily.
Miyao controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself. Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now. Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Man 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. Miyao keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass. #T4# Miyao is looking to sweep but instead, Man has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Miyao wants to control but Man is keeping busy.
Miyao is looking to get back to full guard here but Man has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (2) vs (7) Man Man trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom. Miyao wants to control but Man postures up. Man trying to control the action but Miyao is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Man is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Miyao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5# Miyao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Man tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyao's legs. Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miyao keeps working. Man tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miyao's legs. Miyao struggling a bit here.#T6# Miyao manages to get back to half guard. Miyao trying to control but Man postures up.
Miyao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Man wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy. Miyao wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Man is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Miyao sees it coming and defends easily. Man is trying to control. Miyao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Man passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (2) vs (10) Man Miyao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7# Miyao tries to lock up and control but Man gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Man mounts Miyao! Really nice guard pass there! Miyao is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2# Man looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Miyao sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Miyao trying to control but Man postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Miyao manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Miyao keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass. #T8# Miyao pulls Man in close to prevent any damage. Miyao keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Miyao is retaining full guard. Man won't allow Miyao to sweep him here. Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Man sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Miyao's guard. Miyao is looking to control Man's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miyao avoid being mounted?#T9# Miyao wants to improve his position but Man is controlling well.
Miyao gets back to full guard.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now. Miyao wants to sweep here but Man controlling him for the moment. Miyao pulls Man in close to his closed guard and prevents Man from doing any damage or advancing position. Man wants to pass the guard but Miyao is keeping the position.#T10# Man stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao. Man is pushing down on Miyao's leg trying to pass to half guard. Miyao is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through. Man is looking to take a break and control but Miyao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Man is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miyao defends it well. Man is thwarting Miyao's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Man is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miyao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Man. Man wants to control but Miyao is keeping him busy. #T11# Man passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Miyao (2) vs (13) Man Miyao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Man off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Miyao (6) vs (13) Man A lull in the action here.
#SUB# Miyao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Man wants to escape the position.
#SUB# Miyao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB# Miyao is looking for a choke. Man gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Man manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Miyao (6) vs (15) Man#T12##SUB2# Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Man stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao. Well,Miyao is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes? Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now. Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy. Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. Miyao pulls Man in to control the position. Miyao continues to stall.#T13# Man 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. Man won't allow Miyao to sweep him here. Miyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Miyao pulls Man in close to prevent any damage. Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Miyao keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully. #T14# Miyao is pulling down on Man's head. It's preventing any offense from Man, at least for the moment. Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miyao is keeping the position for now. Miyao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Man stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao.
And that's the end of the fight! Man wins on points by 15 to 6. Rat Man 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. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -56-
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Phelps gets caught napping as Cervantes dives in and scores a takedown. Phelps manages to retain guard. Cervantes is looking to work some ground and pound but Phelps has wrist control. Phelps working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cervantes. Phelps looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cervantes cracks Phelps with a solid left hand. Cervantes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cervantes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cervantes postures up in Phelps's guard and throws a big left but Phelps blocks it. Cervantes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cervantes throws an elbow that misses. Phelps uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cervantes's guard. Nice move by Phelps!#REVB# Cervantes has Phelps pulled in close to control his posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cervantes has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Phelps is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cervantes. Phelps working away. Cervantes 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.#T1# Cervantes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Phelps really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cervantes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cervantes is looking for a sweep. Phelps is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cervantes wants to control but Phelps is keeping busy and won't allow it. Phelps wants to take a breather but Cervantes is having none of it. Cervantes is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Cervantes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Phelps avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Cervantes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Phelps defends it easily.#T2# Cervantes wants to sweep here but Phelps controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Phelps has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cervantes to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Phelps is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cervantes pulls down on the head and he's put Phelps to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raiden Cervantes! A very excited looking Raiden Cervantes 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:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 4
Date: May 03, 2025 |
#R1# Wu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Porker was well out of range. Poor timing from Wu. Porker throws a counter combo. Wu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Porker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wu lands a body shot.
Jab from Wu. Porker throws a right and a left that both miss. Sloppy strikes from Wu. Those never looked like landing. #KD# Wu lands a left and a right that send Porker crashing to the mat, dazed. Wu thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Porker is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Porter Porker has been cut. Porker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A swing and a miss from Porker. Porker is still on wobbly legs! Can Wu finish him? Wu flashes Porker a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Porker's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Porker crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Wu punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Talan Wu! Talan Wu spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. In defeat, Porter Porker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shout out to the Pig Pen sorry I lost I Luh y'all'. |
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Event:
Grappling Hype -13-
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 6 losses; Joao Miyao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 74 wins and 59 losses; Tres Sulvar! The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Miyao looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Miyao (2) vs (0) Sulvar Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Sulvar is holding on to half guard well. Sulvar won't allow Miyao to pass to mount. Miyao trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyao in particular looking to stall. Miyao trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well. Sulvar is trying to maintain the position but Miyao is very close to passing his half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sulvar controlling the position well. Miyao trying to pass the guard but Sulvar defending well. Miyao trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away. #T1# Sulvar is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted? Sulvar holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Sulvar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Miyao wants to take a breather but Sulvar is having none of it. Sulvar is holding on to half guard well. Let's hope that Sulvar 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. Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working. Sulvar trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sulvar is doing well to control the position and prevent Miyao from advancing to side control.#SUB# Miyao 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.
Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though.#T2# Miyao wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sulvar keeps working. Sulvar keeping control of the position. Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though. Sulvar controlling the position for now. Miyao is keen to just control but Sulvar is a slippery customer.#SUB# Miyao seems to be working for a kimura but Sulvar defends the submission attempt. Sulvar is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3# Sulvar trying to control the position.
Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. Miyao showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Miyao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard. Sulvar controlling Miyao's posture. Miyao trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #T4# Miyao wants to pass the guard but Sulvar is keeping the position. Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. Miyao being controlled here momentarily. Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sulvar is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. Sulvar managing to control the position. Sulvar is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up. #T5# Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. Miyao being controlled here momentarily. Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. Miyao being controlled here momentarily. More stalling from Sulvar. Sulvar trying to control the position.
#T6##SUB# Miyao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. Miyao trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. Miyao advances to half guard. Sulvar is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted? Sulvar wants to get back to full guard.#T7# Sulvar wants to control but Miyao is keeping busy and won't allow it. Sulvar tries to roll over but Miyao keeps him under control. Sulvar is still trying to improve position. Miyao trying to control from half guard but Sulvar is working away. Sulvar has his hands clasped together around Miyao's back. He's all about the action.#SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Sulvar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miyao is working away from the top position though. Miyao seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sulvar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Miyao trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom. #SUB# Miyao is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T8# Sulvar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB# Miyao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sulvar sees it coming and defends easily. Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Miyao is trying to work for a kimura but Sulvar is defending well.
#SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Sulvar is trying to control but can't.
Miyao is trying to control the action in half guard but Sulvar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Sulvar is controlling Miyao's position as best he can from this difficult position. Sulvar is looking to control Miyao's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sulvar avoid being mounted?#T9##SUB# Miyao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sulvar is just riding it out for now. Miyao eventually gives up the hold. Sulvar is pressing down on Miyao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Sulvar keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. Sulvar is pulling down on Miyao's head to control his posture. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Sulvar.#T10# Sulvar is trying to control the position but Miyao postures up. Sulvar has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position. Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar has Miyao pulled in close to control his posture. Miyao looking to pass the guard. Sulvar trying to control the position.
Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. Sulvar working a defensive guard here.
Sulvar controlling the position.#T11# Sulvar controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself. Miyao trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. Sulvar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Sulvar trying to keep a closed guard but Miyao is proving a slippery customer.
Sulvar has his hands on Miyao's head, controlling the position. Miyao tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard. Miyao trying to control but Sulvar is working from the bottom. Sulvar looking to control.
Miyao looking to pass the guard. Sulvar controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself. #T12# Miyao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sulvar is keeping the position for now. Miyao trying to control the position from guard on top but Sulvar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Miyao looking to pass the guard. Sulvar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Yet more stalling tactics from Sulvar. Miyao looking to pass the guard. Miyao is working hard here to advance position. Miyao being controlled here momentarily. Sulvar controls Miyao momentarily but Miyao frees himself. #T13# Sulvar managing to control the position. Miyao wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving. Sulvar is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao is fighting to break Sulvar's control of his arms but Sulvar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Sulvar keeping full guard, as Miyao tries to pass. Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Miyao from controlling successfully. #T14# Miyao is really struggling to control Sulvar but he's trying to hold on to the position. Sulvar pulls Miyao in to control the position. Sulvar is trying to keep Miyao in close.
Miyao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sulvar's guard. #SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Sulvar trying to control but Miyao postures up.
Miyao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Sulvar trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Sulvar wants to get back to full guard. Sulvar is controlling Miyao's trapped leg to prevent Miyao from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Miyao takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. Joao Miyao tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
UFF 9: Muller vs Rottmayr
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Yin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Yin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riordon is aware though and is defending well. Riordon is in close to Yin's body, working some short punches and elbows. Riordon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Riordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Riordon postures up and lands a big shot to Yin's brow. #SUB# Yin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riordon cracks Yin with a solid left hand. Yin wants to get back to his feet but Riordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Yin looking for a sweep. Not yet Yin, not yet. Yin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Riordon stops Yin from standing up. Yin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Riordon scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Riordon is working Yin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Yin looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1# Riordon connects with a couple of short punches. Riordon lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Yin is rocked! Yin is looking to stand up but Riordon isn't so interested in that idea. Oh Yin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Riordon loads up on a big left hand. Yin felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Riordon looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Yin can't hide his disappointment, as Riordon celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Riordon! |
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Event:
Just some fights 22
Date: Apr 09, 2025 |
#R1##TD2# Miyao gets the takedown into side control. Gomez is looking to get back to his feet here but Miyao is keeping cool and he's managed to take Gomez's back.#SUB2# Miyao is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Gomez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2# Gomez is trying to defend against the choke here but Miyao has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Miyao Tightens the hold and Gomez taps out furiously! Miyao displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao! Joao Miyao is the new featherweight champion! Joao Miyao was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMA Hype -48-
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1##TD# Stardust gets a takedown into half guard. Cervantes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Cervantes pushes Stardust off looking to stand but Stardust dives back in and keeps control.
Stardust trying to control the action but Cervantes is working from the bottom. #SUB# Stardust is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cervantes sees it coming and defends easily. Stardust tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cervantes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Cervantes tries to kick Stardust off but Stardust keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Cervantes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stardust. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Stardust throwing shots but Cervantes is blocking nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cervantes is trying to stand back up but Stardust is controlling him
Cervantes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stardust. #SUB# Stardust is working for a kimura but Cervantes is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Stardust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cervantes has managed to free his arm - good work. Stardust 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.#T1# Cervantes wants to get back to his feet. Cervantes won't allow Stardust to pass to mount. Cervantes is trying to stand.
#SUB# Stardust is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cervantes has managed to free his arm - good work. Stardust wants to control but Cervantes is keeping him busy. Cervantes pushes Stardust off looking to stand but Stardust dives back in and keeps control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cervantes can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervantes is just out of range. Stardust misses with a wild body shot. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cervantes! But no joy.#CL# Stardust moves into the clinch.#TD# Stardust works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Cervantes is looking to stand up but Stardust isn't so interested in that idea. Stardust trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Cervantes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Stardust throws a big elbow that misses. Cervantes wants to get back to his feet but Stardust is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Stardust might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3# Stardust throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cervantes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Cervantes wants to stand up but Stardust is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Stardust forces his way into half guard. Stardust is trying to control the action in half guard but Cervantes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Cervantes wants to get back to his feet. Stardust is trying to control. Cervantes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cervantes is trying to stand up here but Stardust is controlling him well. Stardust trying to control from half guard but Cervantes is working away. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Stardust throws a low kick but Cervantes avoids it. Cervantes lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Cervantes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4# Stardust thows a leg kick but Cervantes checks it and Cervantes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ziggy Stardust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Stardust tries for a takedown but Cervantes circles away easily and Cervantes counters with a right hand to the body. An inside leg kick from Stardust misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stardust misses with a low kick. Cervantes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A telegraphed right hand from Stardust misses the target. Cervantes unleashes a big counter combination but Stardust bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ziggy Stardust dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Stardust misses with a right hand and Cervantes counters with a lovely straight right hand! Stardust throws a looping overhand right but Cervantes ducks down to avoid it. Cervantes throws out a counter right but Stardust avoids it with no problem. Stardust closes the distance looking to clinch and Cervantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stardust misses with a jab to the body
and Cervantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. A clash of legs there as Cervantes blocks the low kick.#T1# Stardust throws a wild body kick that Cervantes sees coming a mile off. Cervantes looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cervantes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Stardust tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cervantes is able to avoid easily. Stardust throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Cervantes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stardust tries to clinch but fails miserably and Cervantes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stardust lands a head shot. Cervantes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stardust. Cervantes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2# Stardust misses with a looping left. Stardust throws a low kick but Cervantes moves out of range easily. #CL# Stardust closes the distance and clinches. Cervantes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD# Stardust successfully pulls guard.
#SUB# Stardust had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cervantes defends it easily. Stardust has a closed guard, preventing Cervantes from standing up. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3##SUB# Stardust is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cervantes is aware though and is defending well. Cervantes would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Stardust is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cervantes is looking to stand up but Stardust won't let him. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Raiden Cervantes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A low kick from Stardust is predictable there letting Cervantes counter with a right hand. #T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Cervantes ducks under a wild hook from Stardust. A low kick from Stardust is predictable there and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stardust tries to clinch and Cervantes counters with a left and a right that stings Stardust. #CL# Stardust has Cervantes up against the cage in a clinch.
Stardust is trying to pull guard but Cervantes has him pressed against the cage. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Cervantes wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raiden Cervantes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3# Stardust shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Cervantes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stardust looks to score with a jab to the body but Cervantes is just out of range. Cervantes is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stardust with a body shot. Stardust throws a leg kick and Stardust takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cervantes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Stardust shoots in for a takedown but Cervantes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stardust throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cervantes. Cervantes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A low kick from Stardust misses and Cervantes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1# Stardust closes the distance but Cervantes moves to the side and Cervantes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Stardust tries to score with a low kick but Cervantes moves his leg out of the way. Cervantes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Stardust tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Cervantes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stardust. Stardust tries to clinch but Cervantes moves away and Cervantes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Stardust has his takedown stuffed and Cervantes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#Stardust is rocked! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ziggy Stardust. That's going to take a lot out of him. Stardust misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cervantes scores with a counter punch that sends Stardust to the canvas! Cervantes smells blood - he's punishing Stardust with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Stardust has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raiden Cervantes! Raiden Cervantes decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. Ziggy Stardust was interviewed post fight and said 'I've been jamming too good with the spiders from Mars.'. |
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Event:
Sunrise 20
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1# Chase misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming. Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Jackson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chase looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well. Chase looks to land a combination. Jackson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Jovan Chase seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jackson dodges the punch combination from Chase.
Chase will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chase just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJackson. Chase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A decent looking cross lands there for Chase. Danga de danga de dang - Chase scores with a four punch combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chase avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson tries to score with a low kick but Chase moves his leg out of the way. Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chase.
A head kick misses from Jackson. #T1# Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chase.#CL# Jackson rushes Chase and presses him up against the ropes. Chase lands a right hand. Chase misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jackson.
Chase misses with a knee to the head. Jackson avoiding damage as Chase throws knees to the body.
Jackson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Chase unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chase looking to slow down the pace here. Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Chase is keeping busy. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Jackson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Chase is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment. Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Jackson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chase blocks a body shot from Jackson. Chase creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackson's defenses. Chase lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards. #T2# Jackson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Chase looking to slow down the pace here. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Chase tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body. Chase lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chase as Jackson tries to tie him up. Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the ropes. Chase looking to stall.
Jackson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Jackson blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chase. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovan Chase dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Jackson tries to clinch but Chase moves out of range. Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chase tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Chase lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand. Jackson dodges the punch combination from Chase.
Chase connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Jackson's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Jackson - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jovan Chase! Jovan Chase bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 146
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Wawrzyniak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Wawrzyniak was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Wawrzyniak looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range. Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A swing and a miss from Wawrzyniak. Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick. Some wild striking there from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sitsongrit's hands. Wawrzyniak misses with a shot to the body and Sitsongrit counters with an inside leg kick. We've been told by Wawrzyniak's head coaches at Wolfshark MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Sitsongrit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Wawrzyniak keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sitsongrit throws a jab when Wawrzyniak was well out of range. Wawrzyniak lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Wawrzyniak misses with a right hand and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Wawrzyniak works Sitsongrit's body with a nice hook. Wawrzyniak misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Nice jab there from Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Wawrzyniak steps away. Wawrzyniak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick. Wawrzyniak throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range. Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wawrzyniak misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Wawrzyniak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big right from Wawrzyniak misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A jab from Sitsongrit does it's job there. Wawrzyniak tests Sitsongrit's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jab, jab by Sitsongrit - just one landing. #T2# Wawrzyniak takes one to the chin there. Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Wawrzyniak. No joy there for Wawrzyniak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wawrzyniak connects with the punch. A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Wawrzyniak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wawrzyniak lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A slow jab from Wawrzyniak misses its intended target. Wawrzyniak backing away here, and Sitsongrit unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#KD2# Sitsongrit lands a big head kick that sends Wawrzyniak tumbling to the mat! Sitsongrit takes a step backwards and waves Wawrzyniak back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Wawrzyniak is rocked! Wawrzyniak is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wawrzyniak. Oh Wawrzyniak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Wawrzyniak misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wawrzyniak throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Sitsongrit on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wawrzyniak seems to have got his legs back now. Wawrzyniak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wawrzyniak thinking. Sitsongrit lands a head shot. Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wawrzyniak with a body shot. Wawrzyniak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit. A swing and a miss from Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak throws a shot from downtown. Sitsongrit moves away and avoids it. It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wawrzyniak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. Wawrzyniak on the wrong end of a nice jab. Wawrzyniak stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Wawrzyniak. Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wawrzyniak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively. Sitsongrit has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Sitsongrit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Wawrzyniak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T4# Wawrzyniak scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wawrzyniak. Sitsongrit throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wawrzyniak to counter with a crisp jab. Wawrzyniak with a hook. Nice jab there from Sitsongrit. Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Wawrzyniak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head. Wawrzyniak connects with a single shot there. Wawrzyniak lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Wawrzyniak lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wawrzyniak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wawrzyniak. 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 Tobiasz Wawrzyniak will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Sitsongrit walks into a jab. Wawrzyniak misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice leg kick. Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wawrzyniak misses the shot to the body. Wawrzyniak misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab. Good leg kick by Sitsongrit. Wawrzyniak scores with a punch to the head. A left lands for Sitsongrit. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Wawrzyniak's body.
#T1# Wawrzyniak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A looping hook to the body misses from Wawrzyniak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. A big right from Wawrzyniak misses. Sitsongrit doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wawrzyniak. A punch combination from Wawrzyniak misses. Wawrzyniak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit. Wawrzyniak misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wawrzyniak scores with a jab to the body. Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks. It looked like Wawrzyniak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit swings widly with a right hand
and Wawrzyniak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wawrzyniak looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range. Wawrzyniak scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one. Wawrzyniak lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sitsongrit at a distance.
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! Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Wawrzyniak.
#T2# Sitsongrit chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak is winning the standup battle so far. Wawrzyniak misses with the combination.
Wawrzyniak misses with a wild combination.
Wawrzyniak looks to throw the jab but Sitsongrit is out of range. A punch combination from Wawrzyniak misses. Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wawrzyniak misses with a wild body shot. Sitsongrit appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Sitsongrit throws a big shot that misses. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the head.
#T3# A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit. Beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick. Wawrzyniak feints a jab promting Sitsongrit to slip. Wawrzyniak then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sitsongrit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Wawrzyniak walks into a stiff left hand from Sitsongrit. Wawrzyniak looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Wawrzyniak takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wawrzyniak on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Jab, jab by Wawrzyniak - just one landing. Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wawrzyniak lands a head shot. Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Sitsongrit is looking to clinch. Wawrzyniak throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4# Wawrzyniak swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wawrzyniak loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch. Wawrzyniak staying out of range there. Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wawrzyniak with a body shot. Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wawrzyniak with a body shot. Wawrzyniak throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely. Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wawrzyniak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit. Wawrzyniak throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease. An inside leg kick lands from Sitsongrit. Wawrzyniak lands with a straight right. Sitsongrit didn't see that one coming. Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wawrzyniak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Wawrzyniak scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Wawrzyniak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sitsongrit circles away quickly and effectively. Wawrzyniak throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobiasz Wawrzyniak dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3# Wawrzyniak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a slapping leg kick. Wawrzyniak cracks a nice hook into Sitsongrit's ribs. Wawrzyniak connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Wawrzyniak.
Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wawrzyniak. Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wawrzyniak throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sitsongrit lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A punch combination from Wawrzyniak misses. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw. Wawrzyniak is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Wawrzyniak has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Wawrzyniak's head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1# Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Wawrzyniak is having none of it. Wawrzyniak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Wawrzyniak thows a left - swing and a miss! A looping hook to the body misses from Wawrzyniak. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet. Wawrzyniak smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wawrzyniak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand! Wawrzyniak misses with a wild body shot. Wawrzyniak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it. Sitsongrit swings for the body but Wawrzyniak moves out of range.
Wawrzyniak pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Wawrzyniak tries to move into range but Sitsongrit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Sitsongrit connects with a single shot there.#T2# Wawrzyniak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wawrzyniak scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Wawrzyniak just misses with a punch to the body.
Wawrzyniak throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wawrzyniak's knee momentarily. The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Wawrzyniak's corner calls for a 1-2. Wawrzyniak obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Sitsongrit's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wawrzyniak connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitsongrit scrambles back to his feet. Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wawrzyniak's sensitive parts. Wawrzyniak throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it. Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. Wawrzyniak misses with a series of wild punches.
Sitsongrit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Wawrzyniak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.#T3# Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wawrzyniak's head. Wawrzyniak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Wawrzyniak misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wawrzyniak throws a body shot but no joy. Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot. Sitsongrit moves out of range as Wawrzyniak strikes. Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw. A combination from Wawrzyniak does no damage. Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Wawrzyniak tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Wawrzyniak blocks a low kick nicely. Wawrzyniak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Wawrzyniak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4# Sitsongrit dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Wawrzyniak misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut. Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit walks into a left hand. Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wawrzyniak throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. Wawrzyniak throws a right and a left that Sitsongrit avoids nicely. Wawrzyniak throws an off balance right hand
enabling Sitsongrit to counter with a crisp jab. Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming. A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Wawrzyniak.
Sitsongrit is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wawrzyniak with a body shot. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sitsongrit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ratchanasak Sitsongrit really dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4# Wawrzyniak lands with an overhand left. Sitsongrit blocks a jab. Wawrzyniak misses with a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target. Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wawrzyniak manages to avoid it. Wawrzyniak avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy body shot
and Wawrzyniak counters with a nice uppercut. Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a good low kick that Wawrzyniak was not able to check. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Wawrzyniak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.#T1# Sitsongrit misses with a body kick. Wawrzyniak connects with a nice looking jab.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow. Wawrzyniak scores with a three punch combo!
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wawrzyniak. Sloppy strikes from Wawrzyniak. Those never looked like landing. Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here. Wawrzyniak circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wawrzyniak looks to land a left hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range nicely. Wawrzyniak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Wawrzyniak moved out of range. Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Wawrzyniak.
Wawrzyniak throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wawrzyniak swings widly with a right hand
and Sitsongrit makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wawrzyniak lands with an uppercut that bounces Sitsongrit off the cage and back into range. Wawrzyniak connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Wawrzyniak throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range. Wawrzyniak takes one to the side of the head.
Wawrzyniak throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease. Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Wawrzyniak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sitsongrit moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Wawrzyniak throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Sitsongrit jabs Wawrzyniak to the body, keeping him at a distance. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Wawrzyniak cracks Sitsongrit with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Wawrzyniak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.#T3# Wawrzyniak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Sitsongrit now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Wawrzyniak ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away. Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Wawrzyniak. Sitsongrit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Wawrzyniak scores with a jab to the jaw. Wawrzyniak cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head. Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wawrzyniak appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Sitsongrit scores with a leg kick.
Wawrzyniak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Wawrzyniak. Wawrzyniak throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4# This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wawrzyniak. A left lands for Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Wawrzyniak. Sitsongrit scores with a decent looking hook. Wawrzyniak throws a sloppy body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut. Wawrzyniak stuns Sitsongrit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Sitsongrit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wawrzyniak misses with a two punch combination.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Wawrzyniak misses with a right hand and Sitsongrit counters with a huge left! Wawrzyniak is in big trouble! He's backing up but Sitsongrit isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wawrzyniak from any more damage. A dominating finish by Sitsongrit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratchanasak Sitsongrit! Ratchanasak Sitsongrit is the new featherweight champion! Our winner, Ratchanasak Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. Tobiasz Wawrzyniak was interviewed post fight and said '"i can't think of a more worthy fighter to be champ he is a tough SOB and tonight he showed it, but i will be back"'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 146
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Bernard tries to bum rush Viana with a series of wild strikes but Viana uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Viana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bernard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viana somewhat. We've been hearing reports that Bernard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Bernard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Bernard lands a jab to the head.
Viana shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernard tries to sprawl out of it but Viana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Bernard misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bernard lands a nice shot that snaps Viana's head back.
Bernard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#TD2# Viana shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bernard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Viana off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bernard lands a lovely overhand right.#T1# Bernard 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.
Good exchange - Bernard coming out on top. Bernard swings for the body but Viana moves out of range.
Viana misses with an uppercut. Danga de danga de dang - Bernard scores with a four punch combination! Viana shoots in but Bernard avoids the takedown attempt easily. Asa Bernard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diogo Viana. Bernard lands with a cross. Viana tries for a takedown but Bernard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bernard throws a right and a left that Viana avoids nicely. Good shot there by Bernard. Viana misses with an uppercut. #T2# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Viana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bernard circles away. Bernard jabs Viana right on the nose. Viana blinks but takes it well. Bernard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Viana now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Viana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bernard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Viana is rocked! Bernard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viana. Bernard is looking to counter punch. Viana is still on wobbly legs! Can Bernard finish him? Bernard is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Bernard moves in close and cracks Viana with a massive right hand! Viana, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Bernard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Asa Bernard! After the fight, Asa Bernard was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. Diogo Viana spoke after the fight, saying 'This maybe a lost fight, but is not a lost battle, and not even close to a lose war, I will come back, and soon!'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 145
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1# Mohabal takes one on the button. Que throws a jab but it's blocked by Mohabal. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mohabal! But no joy. Que misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mohabal! But no joy. Que misses with an uppercut
and Mohabal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Que lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#It looks like Desidido Mohabal has been cut. Que is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mohabal. Que cracks Mohabal with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Que tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mohabal was well out of range. Poor timing from Que. A little jabbing left from Mohabal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Que throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mohabal throws out a counter right but Que avoids it with no problem. A nice combination there by Que.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Que looks to land a body kick but Mohabal moved away. Que throws a right and a left that both miss. A looping hook to the body misses from Que. Mohabal does a little dance to reset his feet. Mohabal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Que throws a hook to the side of Mohabal's head but Mohabal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1# Que scores with a body shot.
Que lands a jab. Que will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Que misses with a straight left. Mohabal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mohabal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Que swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A countering left hand to the body from Mohabal misses. Que seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mohabal connects with a jab. Mohabal takes a body punch but keeps moving. Mohabal takes a kick to the side of the head. Que misses with a hook. Mohabal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Que throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A swing and a miss from Que. Que lands with an uppercut that bounces Mohabal off the cage and back into range. Nice uppercut there from Que. Nice uppercut lands for Que. That snapped Mohabal's head back.
Que cracks Mohabal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Que digs a good hook to Mohabal's body.
Que loads up on a big right hand but Mohabal slips the punch. Que throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Mohabal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Que is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#KD# Que moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Mohabal goes down! Can Que finish him!?#ROC#Mohabal is rocked! A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mohabal holds on and takes a little breather. Mohabal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Que controls the pace.#T3# Mohabal keeping moving, preventing Que from controlling successfully. Que is looking to stand up but Mohabal won't let him. Que has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Que showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2# Mohabal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Que gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Mohabal had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Que defends it easily. Mohabal keeping moving, preventing Que from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Que thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2# Mohabal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Que can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Que drops back looking for a leg! Mohabal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mohabal manages to kick Que off! Que jumps back into Mohabal's guard. #SUB2# Mohabal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Que trying to control the position from guard on top but Mohabal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Que got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mohabal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Que has managed to get both his arms back between Mohabal's legs - danger averted. Mohabal keeping moving, preventing Que from controlling successfully. Que passes Mohabal's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omnipotent Que dominated that round. The cut man is working on Desidido Mohabal's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Que throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mohabal on the side of the head. Que is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mohabal can do to turn this around? Que punishes Mohabal's body with a nice straight punch. Que throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Que is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mohabal. Que tests Mohabal's chin there with a solid looking shot. Que looks to throw the jab but Mohabal is out of range. Que throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Que fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Que jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mohabal avoids a lazy jab quite easily. It seemed like Mohabal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Que scores with a jab. Que throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mohabal. Mohabal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Mohabal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Que.#T1# Good leg kick by Que. Mohabal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Mohabal slips under a jab from Que. Que is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Que throws a looping overhand right but Mohabal ducks down to avoid it. Mohabal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A swing and a miss from Que. Mohabal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Que throws a big shot that misses. Mohabal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Que misses with an uppercut. Mohabal saw that one coming. Que misses with a looping right. It seemed like Mohabal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Que fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mohabal manages to avoid it. A countering left hand to the body from Mohabal misses. Mohabal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Mohabal misses.#T2# Mohabal lands with a nice body punch. Que pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mohabal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. A swing and a miss from Que. Que throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mohabal to counter with a crisp jab. Omnipotent Que seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A shot to the liver by Que. Beautiful body shot. 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! Que connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Que chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mohabal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Que scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mohabal in his tracks. Que tests Mohabal's chin there with a solid looking shot. Que misses with a few strikes there.
#T3# Que misses with a hook
and Mohabal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Que misses the jab. Que swings widly with a right hand
and Mohabal counters with a lovely straight right hand! Omnipotent Que is winning the standup battle so far. Que cracks Mohabal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A looping hook to the body misses from Que. Mohabal does a little dance to reset his feet. Mohabal throws out a counter right but Que avoids it with no problem. Que tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mohabal was well out of range. Poor timing from Que. Que darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The fighters circling - Que throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Mohabal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. The fighters circling - Que throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Que scores with a punch to the head. Que lands with a straight right. Mohabal didn't see that one coming.#T4# Que with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Que throws out a loose jab but Mohabal uses good head movement to avoid it. Mohabal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mohabal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Que. Mohabal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Que just misses with a punch to the body.
Mohabal slips a jab and a cross from Que.
Mohabal now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Que misses with a straight right. Que throws a looping overhand right but Mohabal ducks down to avoid it. Mohabal now looks to counter with a shot at the body. A slapping body kick lands there for Que.#KD# Que lands a left and a right that sends Mohabal crashing to the canvas! Que dives into mount looking to finish! Mohabal is still in real trouble! Can Que finish him?#SUB# Que wants to finish this one by submission but Mohabal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Que. Que looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB# Que working for a guillotine from mount but Mohabal is in no mood to give up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB# Que jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mohabal manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB# Que tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Que has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omnipotent Que dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Desidido Mohabal's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Que needs to keep his hands up - Mohabal had a free shot at his head there. Mohabal seems to have recovered his senses. Mohabal steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Que. Mohabal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Mohabal slips under a jab from Que. Que swinging wildly here.
Mohabal now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Que throws a hook but Mohabal blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice defenses there by Mohabal. A little jabbing left from Mohabal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Que lands a nice looking body shot.
Que misses with an uppercut
and Mohabal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circle momentarily. Que darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1# Mohabal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Que connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Mohabal tumbling to the canvas! Que pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Mohabal was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Omnipotent Que! Omnipotent Que thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 29
Date: Mar 19, 2025 |
#R1# Owen clobbers Poirier with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Owen looks to land a combination but Poirier avoids it well. Poirier has his takedown stuffed and Owen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Owen scores with a hook. Poirier tries to clinch and Owen counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Poirier is rocked! BOOM! Owen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Poirier. Poirier tries to recover but Owen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Poirier lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dylan Owen! A very excited looking Dylan Owen 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:
CFC CG Tokyo 3
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 12 losses; Senger Line! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Gabriel Cordeira! The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Hirohito Nitta and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Line shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cordeira napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Line (4) vs (0) Cordeira Cordeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Cordeira tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it. Cordeira can't do much from the bottom here. Cordeira is looking to regain half guard here but Line keeps moving and retains side control. Cordeira is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cordeira tries to improve position but can't. #T1# A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Cordeira is looking to reverse the position. Line controlling the position. Cordeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Line slows the pace down. Line'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. Cordeira struggling a bit here.#T2# Cordeira is looking for a sweep. Line working away. Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Cordeira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Line wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Cordeira is trying to escape the position but Line is controlling the position. Line working away. Cordeira is looking to reverse the position.#T3# Cordeira manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Line is pressing down on Cordeira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cordeira is holding on for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cordeira controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Cordeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4# Cordeira trying to control here.
Cordeira tries to get to full guard but Line has control of the leg. Cordeira trying to hold on to Line's head to control him but Line postures up.
Cordeira regains full guard. Nicely done. Cordeira is controlling Line's posture.#T5# Cordeira trying to keep a closed guard but Line is proving a slippery customer.
Cordeira working a defensive guard but Line manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Line (7) vs (0) Cordeira Line taking a breather here. #T6# Cordeira can't do much from the bottom here. Cordeira is trying to get back to half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Line's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB# Line is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cordeira has escaped the position, nice work there. Line content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Cordeira tries to buck Line off but Line is having none of it.#T7# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cordeira wants to control but Line postures up. Cordeira is looking for a sweep. Cordeira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Line off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Line (7) vs (4) Cordeira Line trying to control the hands but Cordeira won't let him. Line is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T8# Line tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Cordeira goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Line escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Line (9) vs (4) Cordeira Cordeira trying to hold on to Line's head to control him but Line postures up.
Line controlling the pace. Cordeira trying to get back to full guard but Line takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Line (12) vs (4) Cordeira#T9# Cordeira tries to get back to half guard but can't. Cordeira is just holding on here. Line manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Line (15) vs (4) Cordeira Cordeira just trying to survive but Line is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Cordeira is really stuck here.
Cordeira trying to control the hands but Line breaks the grip. Cordeira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cordeira is really stuck here.
#T10# Cordeira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Line is not going to allow Cordeira to sit and survive in this position. Line controlling from the back. Cordeira tries to escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T11# Line keeps control of the position as Cordeira tries to break free.
Cordeira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Line's guard. Nice work there by Cordeira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Line (15) vs (6) Cordeira Line tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cordeira trying to control but Line is working from the bottom. Cordeira looking to pass the guard. #T12# Cordeira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Line keeping full guard, as Cordeira tries to pass. Cordeira keeps trying to improve his position. Line looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Cordeira wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving. #T13# Line tries to land a sweep but no joy. Cordeira is fighting to break Line's control of his arms but Line is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Cordeira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now. Cordeira controlling from the top position. Line keeping moving, preventing Cordeira from controlling successfully. Cordeira trying to move into half guard but instead Line has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Line (17) vs (6) Cordeira#T14# Cordeira has control of Line's left arm, preventing Line from doing any damage. Cordeira trying to keep a closed guard but Line is proving a slippery customer.
Line controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Cordeira 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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Line's corner is telling him to maintain position. Cordeira has his hands on Line's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Line takes the fight on points by 17 to 6. After winning the bout, Senger Line thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. In defeat, Gabriel Cordeira stepped up to the mic, saying '"tonight was not my night but am young so i'll bounce back and i will be the best jits fighter in the world"'. |
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Event:
Just Fight 3
Date: Mar 12, 2025 |
#R1# A chopping leg kick lands by Koefti. Koefti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Miyao closes this distance looking for a takedown but Koefti circles away. Koefti throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyao. Miyao appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Koefti misses with a low kick as Miyao jumps back. Miyao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koefti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Miyao clobbers Koefti with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Koefti throws a leg kick and Miyao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Koefti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miyao has time to react. Koefti fails to land with a series of punches.
Koefti throws a nice outside leg kick. Miyao throws out a powerful jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miyao blocks the body kick.
Koefti ducks under a wild hook from Miyao. A jab from Miyao finds it's way through Koefti's defenses. Miyao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Miyao works the jab nicely.#TD# Koefti tries to sprawl but Miyao drives through with a takedown into half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Miyao in particular looking to stall. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Koefti wants to get back to his feet.
#T1##SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Koefti defends it well. Miyao wants to pass to mount but Koefti is defending the position. #SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Koefti can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB# Miyao wants to work for an arm triangle but Koefti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Miyao works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB# Miyao has hold of Koefti's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Koefti manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Miyao trying to control but Koefti is having none of it. Koefti's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB# Miyao working for a submission but Koefti is keeping him at bay. #T3##SUB# Miyao is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Koefti has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Koefti! Miyao has a closed guard, preventing Koefti from standing up. Miyao has Koefti pulled in close to control his posture. Koefti stopping the sweep attempt from Miyao.#T4# Miyao is pulling down on Koefti's head to control his posture. Miyao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Miyao wants to sweep here but Koefti controlling him for the moment. Miyao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Miyao dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Koefti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miyao sees it coming and avoids it easily. Koefti connects with a right hand. Miyao shakes it off. Miyao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Koefti misses with a body kick. Miyao appears to be looking for a big counter. Miyao takes one to the chin there. Miyao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Miyao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Koefti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD# Miyao fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Koefti to the ground. Miyao is now in Koefti's guard. Miyao wants to control from the top but Koefti keeps moving. Miyao passes into half guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Miyao sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB# Miyao is looking for a kimura but Koefti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miyao to get the leverage. #T1# Miyao passes to full mount! Koefti prevents Miyao from taking his back. Miyao trying to control but Koefti is having none of it. #SUB# Miyao has control of Koefti's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Koefti regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Koefti tries to buck Miyao off but he can't manage it. #SUB# Miyao goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Koefti turns into him and now he's in Miyao's guard.
Miyao looking for a sweep. Not yet Miyao, not yet. #T2# Miyao has his hands on Koefti's head, controlling the position. Koefti tries to stand but Miyao is controlling from the bottom. #T3# Koefti is fighting to break Miyao's control of his arms but Miyao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Koefti trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miyao's guard. Miyao is adopting a defensive guard. Miyao'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.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. A nice combination there by Miyao.
Koefti throws a half hearted mid kick. Koefti moves out of range as Miyao strikes.#T4# Miyao scores with a shot to the body.
Koefti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Koefti scores with a jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Miyao throws a series of punches but Koefti moves out of range. Koefti throws a fast counter high kick but Miyao manages to duck under it in time. Koefti dodges the punch combination from Miyao.
Joao Miyao is winning the standup battle so far. Koefti throws an off balance right hand
letting Miyao counter with a right hand. 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! Koefti missing with a left hand there. Miyao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Koefti scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyao shoots for a double leg takedown but Koefti sprawls well. He's pushed Miyao's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Koefti throws a half hearted mid kick. A head kick misses from Koefti. A counter left hand to the body from Miyao misses its target. Koefti throws a head kick but Miyao moves out of range.
Koefti goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Koefti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miyao blocks a head kick by Koefti.
Koefti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Koefti showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miyao.
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 Joao Miyao will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3# Koefti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miyao's head backwards. Miyao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Koefti manages to avoid it. Koefti throws a jab but it's blocked by Miyao. Miyao swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Miyao lands a two punch combo.
Miyao connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Koefti's hands. Koefti scores with a body shot.
Miyao misses with an uppercut. Koefti saw that one coming. Miyao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koefti ducks under a wild hook from Miyao. Good shot there by Koefti. A looping hook to the body misses from Koefti. Miyao does a little dance to reset his feet. An attempted straight right counter from Miyao misses the target. Koefti throws a half hearted mid kick. A telegraphed right hand from Miyao misses the target. Miyao misses with an uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Miyao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Miyao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Koefti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Miyao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Miyao steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Koefti. That one must have hurt.#T1# Miyao misses with a double jab.
Koefti misses with a body kick. Miyao checks a low kick from Koefti. Koefti scoring well with a low kick there.
Miyao blocks a head kick by Koefti.
Nice cross by Koefti. Koefti lands a leg kick that knocks Miyao off balance momentarily. Koefti takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Koefti throws a chopping leg kick but Miyao manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Koefti throws a lazy right hand but Miyao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Miyao is looking to counter punch.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Miyao. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB# Miyao tries for a kimura but Koefti is defending well. #SUB# Miyao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2##SUB# Miyao tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Miyao has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Koefti is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Koefti is looking to get back to his feet here but Miyao is keeping cool and he's managed to take Koefti's back. Koefti is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Joao Miyao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# What can Koefti do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Koefti wants to get back to his feet. #SUB# Miyao is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Miyao is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. Andre Koefti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB# Miyao looking for the choke from the back. A lull in the action here.
Koefti is trying to stand back up. #SUB# Miyao looking to break Koefti's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Koefti remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Miyao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4# Miyao trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Koefti doesn't escape. Miyao trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB# Miyao looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Koefti taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joao Miyao! Joao Miyao bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. In defeat, Andre Koefti stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations for the victory. I thank God for being able to face such a good opponent. I will improve and I will come back stronger 🔥'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 143
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1# Nitro throws the left hand but Bernard avoids the punch easily. A little jabbing left from Bernard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bernard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nitro as he jumps to the side. Nitro drops his hands momentarily and Bernard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Nitro scores with a three punch combo!
Bernard throws a nice looking combination but Nitro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Bernard throws a body punch but Nitro moves out of range. Nitro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bernard. Nitro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernard manages to avoid it. Nitro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bernard unleashes a big counter combination but Nitro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Bernard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Asa Bernard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nitro misses with a hook. Bernard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2# Nitro gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2# Bernard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bernard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Bernard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nitro is keeping the position for now. Bernard is pushing down on Nitro's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nitro is fighting to maintain full guard but Bernard has managed to sneak the leg through. Bernard seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2# Bernard is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nitro doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernard. #SUB2# Bernard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nitro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nitro tries to get out of the position.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Bernard is trying to work for a kimura but Nitro is defending well.
#SUB2# Bernard is trying to work for a kimura but Nitro is defending well.
#SUB2# Bernard is working for a kimura but Nitro is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2# Bernard 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.
#T3##SUB2# Bernard is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bernard works his way into full mount! Bernard looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Bernard's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2# Bernard working for a submission but Nitro is keeping him at bay. Bernard moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2# Bernard is looking for the choke from the back position but Nitro is controlling his hands well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bernard has the hooks in. Nitro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2# Bernard looking for the choke but no joy. Nitro can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asa Bernard dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Nitro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Nitro throws a series of punches but Bernard avoids them all with ease. Jab by Bernard.#ROC2#Nitro is rocked! Bernard batters Nitro with a massive right followed by a huge left! Nitro is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bernard lands a final crushing right hand to drop Nitro to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bernard is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Asa Bernard! Asa Bernard was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Apex Series 3
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1# Dubois displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chase throws out the jab. A slow jab from Chase misses its intended target. Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dubois half committed to a counter leg kick. Dubois getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Dubois swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chase. Dubois lands a jab to the head.
Chase scores with a nice strike. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Chase looks to score with a jab to the body but Dubois is just out of range. Dubois connects with an inside leg kick. Dubois looks to land a right hand but Chase moved out of range. Dubois throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dubois misses with a hook
and Chase cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Benedict Dubois has been cut. Chase tries to work over Dubois's front leg with a kick but Dubois checks it. Chase misses with a left hand and Dubois counters with a slapping leg kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chase swings for the body but Dubois moves out of range.
Dubois lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Chase ducks under a wild hook from Dubois. Dubois lands a nice looking body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Dubois there. Chase takes one to the chin there. A jab lands there for Chase.#T1# Good standup being displayed there by Dubois as he connects with a hook. Dubois on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Dubois misses with a looping right. Chase misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Chase - just one landing. Nice defenses there by Chase. Dubois listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Dubois throws a hook but Chase avoids it easily. A big right from Dubois misses. Chase ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Dubois bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chase's head. Dubois connects with a leg 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! Dubois throws a lazy right hand but Chase sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Chase looks like he wants to counter punch here. Chase has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Chase takes a swing at Dubois's ribcage but misses. Dubois throwing a counter right hand but Chase manages to avoid it. Dubois misses with an uppercut. Chase saw that one coming. Chase throws a right hand that misses
and Dubois makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Chase swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A left lands for Chase. Dubois just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Chase was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2# Dubois uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chase.
Dubois uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chase. Dubois 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. The crowd cheers as Dubois lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chase doesn't seem phased though. Dubois scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chase moves in looking to clinch but Dubois pushes him off. Dubois takes a swing at Chase's ribcage but misses. Chase throws a hook to the side of Dubois's head but Dubois sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chase throws a shot from downtown. Dubois moves away and avoids it. Dubois tests Chase's chin there with a solid looking shot. Chase throws the left hand but Dubois avoids the punch easily. Chase misses with a two punch combination.
Donk. Dubois catches Chase right on the button with a cross. Dubois ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chase moves away. Chase unleashes a big counter combination but Dubois bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chase throws out a loose jab but Dubois uses good head movement to avoid it. A jab from Dubois misses. Chase works Dubois's body with a nice hook. A combination from Chase does no damage. Chase cracks Dubois with a right hand to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benedict Dubois dominated that round. The cut man is working on Benedict Dubois's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# A swing and a miss from Dubois. A jab from Chase finds it's way through Dubois's defenses. Dubois thuds his right hand into Chase's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. A telegraphed right hand from Dubois misses the target. Dubois throws a sloppy head kick and Chase moves out of range easily. Chase connects with a nice looking jab.
Dubois misses with a jab to the body
and Chase counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Chase uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubois. Chase now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Dubois throws out a loose jab but Chase uses good head movement to avoid it. Chase will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chase swings widly with a right hand
and Dubois counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice cross by Dubois. Dubois misses with a straight left. Chase throws a counter combo. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dubois misses with an uppercut. Chase saw that one coming. Chase misses with a looping left. Chase throws a combination. Dubois tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dubois lands with a cross. Dubois looks to land a right hand but Chase moved out of range. Chase looks to throw the jab but Dubois is out of range. #T1# Some wild striking there from Chase.
Chase throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dubois sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dubois connects with a looping right hand.
Chase throws a leg kick but Dubois checks it. Chase takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chase will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dubois looks to throw the jab but Chase is out of range. Dubois throws a big shot that misses. Chase unleashes a big counter combination but Dubois bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dubois throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chase sees it coming and avoids it easily. Dubois looks to throw the jab but Chase is out of range. Chase moves out of range of the strikes. Dubois loads up on a big right hand but Chase slips the punch. Chase on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dubois throws a leg kick that is checked and Chase counters with a left and a right that stings Dubois. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dubois is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chase. Chase lands a jab.#T2# Chase cracks Dubois with a good jab. A telegraphed right hand from Dubois misses the target. Nice uppercut there from Chase. Chase drops his hands momentarily and Dubois takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Dubois looks to land a right hand but Chase moved out of range. Chase looks like he wants to counter punch here. A looping hook to the body misses from Chase. Dubois does a little dance to reset his feet. A lazy left from Dubois finds it's target. Chase moves out of range of the strikes. Chase uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dubois. Chase misses with a body shot.
Dubois lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Dubois with a jab. A slow jab from Dubois misses its intended target. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A big right from Dubois misses. Dubois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2# Chase clinches. Chase trying to land knees to the body.
Dubois struggles to land a body shot inside as Chase controls his hands.
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 Benedict Dubois will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Benedict Dubois's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# A clash of legs there as Chase blocks the low kick. Dubois ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chase moves away. Chase uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dubois.
Chase misses the shot to the body. Dubois lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chase ducks under a wild hook from Dubois. Dubois lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dubois uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Chase has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Dubois clobbers Chase with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dubois misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dubois throws a hook to the side of Chase's head but Chase sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Chase swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Chase tries to clinch up. A little feinted left hand from Dubois on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. The fighters circling - Dubois throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A jab from Chase does it's job there. Dubois with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dubois is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chase can do to turn this around? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chase tries a head kick but it misses.
Dubois pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jovan Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1# Dubois wants to land a leg kick but Chase is out of range. Chase throws out a loose jab but Dubois uses good head movement to avoid it. Dubois throws a wild body kick that Chase sees coming a mile off. Chase steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Dubois misses with an uppercut. Chase saw that one coming. Dubois walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Dubois misses the shot to the body. Chase pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dubois swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Dubois finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dubois swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dubois walks into a left hand. Chase bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A nice leg kick lands there from Dubois. A jab lands there for Chase. Chase lands a head shot.#ROC2#Dubois is rocked! Chase tries to clinch but Dubois moves out of range. Oh Dubois is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Benedict Dubois is winning the standup battle so far. Dubois slips a jab and a cross from Chase.
Dubois looks to throw the jab but Chase is out of range. Chase slips under a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dubois walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Chase! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jovan Chase! Jovan Chase bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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