BANZAI COMBAT 1 Review

(W)Junior Calderon vs Everett Miller(L)

 

Junior Calderon dominated the featherweight MMA bout, securing a quick victory in just 10 seconds with a powerful left hook that knocked out Everett Miller. Calderon's precise strikes and Miller's early cut contributed to the decisive outcome.

 

(W)Hail Satan vs Trevor Richardson(L)

 

In a brief but explosive encounter, Hail Satan triumphs in the light heavyweight showdown, claiming victory over Trevor Richardson in just 30 seconds of the first round. Richardson's miscalculated head kick opens the door for Satan's lethal counter, leading to a decisive TKO with a barrage of strikes.

 

 

 

(W)Hillbilly Walker vs Jackson Highlander(L)

 

In a brief but intense welterweight clash, Hillbilly Walker showcased superior striking skills against Jackson Highlander. Highlander struggled with unsuccessful takedown attempts, exposing himself to Walker's crisp counters. Walker's well-timed jabs and powerful strikes proved decisive, rocking Highlander and leading to a knockout just 36 seconds into the first round. Walker's victory not only demonstrated his prowess but also included a nod to his sponsors, Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co, in the post-fight interview.

 

 

 

(W)Hirota Jiro vs Damion Krueger(L)

 

In a battle between debutants, Hirota Jiro and Damion Krueger delivered a competitive welterweight bout. Krueger demonstrated solid takedowns and ground control in the early rounds, but Jiro showcased resilience, managing to escape and return to his feet. Despite Krueger's attempts to dictate the pace with takedowns, Jiro's striking and takedown defense stood out. The fight saw moments of ground and pound, with both fighters grappling for control. Jiro's well-rounded performance and ability to nullify Krueger's takedown attempts earned him a unanimous decision victory, as reflected in the judges' scorecards (30-27).

 

 

 

(W)Mason Barbosa vs Takanori Gomi(L)

 

In a brief but explosive lightweight debut, Mason Barbosa showcased superior striking skills against Takanori Gomi. Gomi's wild swings left openings for Barbosa, who capitalized with precise counter punches. A well-timed hook rocked Gomi, leading to a knockout victory just 48 seconds into the first round. Barbosa's efficient striking and knockout finish marked an impressive debut, overshadowed only by a less-than-polished post-fight attempt at self-promotion.

 

 

 

(W)Common Carp vs Lewis Rocha(L)

 

In a quick and explosive middleweight debut, Common Carp showcased powerful striking against Lewis Rocha. Carp's devastating uppercut sent Rocha to the mat, leading to a flurry of ground strikes that forced the referee to intervene just 1 minute and 55 seconds into the first round. Carp's precise and aggressive performance secured him a debut victory by TKO. In the post-fight interview, Carp expressed genuine gratitude to his fans, emphasizing their motivating impact on his career.

 

 

 

(W)Tyrese Mercado vs Kevin Hooty(L)

 

In a dominant performance, Tyrese Mercado secured a first-round victory over Kevin Hooty. Mercado showcased effective striking, taking control of the stand-up exchanges. Utilizing a clinch against the cage, Mercado delivered powerful uppercuts that visibly rocked Hooty. As the fight progressed, a devastating uppercut from Mercado left Hooty on unsteady legs, prompting the referee to intervene and declare Mercado the winner by TKO at 2 minutes and 28 seconds of the first round. Mercado's striking precision and ability to capitalize on openings marked an impressive debut in the lightweight division.

 

 

 

(W)Theo Almeida vs Nguyen Thanh Tung(L)

 

In a one-sided bout, Theo Almeida dominated Nguyen Thanh Tung with a strategic mix of ground control and effective striking. Almeida showcased his superiority by repeatedly taking Thanh Tung down, controlling him on the ground, and unleashing a barrage of ground and pound. Thanh Tung struggled to mount any offense, and the fight was eventually stopped in the second round after Almeida delivered a series of powerful strikes that left Thanh Tung unconscious. With this impressive victory by KO at 3 minutes and 56 seconds of the second round, Theo Almeida extends his undefeated record and leaves a strong impression in the heavyweight division.

 

(W)Troy Knight vs Lamar Moody(L)

 

In a lightweight clash, Troy Knight swiftly overwhelmed Lamar Moody. Knight's precise strikes, including a powerful head kick, secured a quick victory in just 1 minute and 7 seconds of the first round. Moody struggled to withstand Knight's dynamic attacks, resulting in a knockout win for Knight.

 

 

 

(W)Anakin Osborne vs Srabion Mkhmeljian(L)

 

Anakin Osborne wasted no time in asserting dominance, stunning Srabion Mkhmeljian with a powerful uppercut early in the first round. Osborne swiftly capitalized, dropping Mkhmeljian with a vicious hook and securing the win via TKO in just 12 seconds. A quick and decisive victory for Osborne.