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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 31
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Travis shoots in for a takedown but Vader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
Vader looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Travis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vader.
#CL#
Travis has closed the distance and engaged Vader in a clinch.
Travis is working for takedown but Vader is calmly controlling the position for now.
Travis has Vader pressed against the cage, preventing Vader from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Travis jumps guard but Vader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Travis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Travis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Travis breaks the clinch.
Vader is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Travis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Travis backs off Vader throws a huge counter combo but Travis manages to avoid it all.
Travis really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis shoots in but no luck this time.
Travis misses with a combination
enabling Vader to counter with a crisp jab.
Vader connects with a body shot that sends Travis's belly button to the back.
Vader takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Vader has knocked Travis down with a huge combo! Vader steps away and waves a wobbly Travis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Howie Travis has been cut.
Travis is breathing heavily.#T1#
Travis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by Travis misses
and Vader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vader punishes Travis's body with a nice straight punch.
Travis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vader misses with a body shot.
Travis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Travis shoots for a double leg takedown but Vader sprawls well. He's pushed Travis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vader works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Travis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vader looks to land a combination but Travis avoids it well.
Vader misses with a wild body shot.
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vader throws a body punch but Travis moves out of range.
Vader fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Travis manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vader lands a nice shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Travis or perhaps it was just good defense by Vader, which made it look bad. #T2#
A punch combination from Vader misses.
Van Vader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vader keeps the fight on the outside.
Vader lands a glancing blow to the side of Travis's head.
Travis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Travis misses the target.
Travis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Despite the aggression on Vader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Vader uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Travis.
Vader doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Travis throws a hook but Vader avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Vader's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jab, jab by Travis - just one landing.
Travis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vader swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vader appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Travis misses with an uppercut. Vader saw that one coming.
Travis sizes up Vader with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Vader.
Travis tries to bum rush Vader with a series of wild strikes but Vader uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vader misses with a hook.#T3#
A combination from Travis does no damage.
Vader lands a body shot.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Travis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Travis somewhat.
Vader has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vader moves into range and connects with a jab.
A low kick from Travis is predictable there
and Vader counters with a stiff right hand.
Travis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Travis with a jab.
Vader looks to score with a jab to the body but Travis is just out of range.
Travis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Travis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Travis somewhat.#T4#
Vader lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Vader there.
A big left from Travis misses.
Howie Travis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vader!
Vader defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Travis.
Vader lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vader connects with a good right hand that stumbles Travis. Travis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Travis goes for a double leg but Vader avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vader continues to drive forward.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vader looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Travis breaks from the clinch.
Travis looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
Vader scores with a one two! Travis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Vader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howie Travis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Vader lands a left and a right that send Travis crashing to the mat, dazed. Vader thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Travis tries to close the distance and clinch but Vader swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Travis doesn't manage to clinch there - Vader circles away.
Travis throws a big shot that misses.
Vader throws a right hand that Travis ducks under and follows up with a left that Travis also avoids with ease.
Travis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Vader. Those never looked like landing.
Vader keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vader fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vader throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Vader tries to bum rush Travis with a series of wild strikes but Travis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Travis needs to keep his hands up - Vader had a free shot at his head there.
Travis misses with a left hand
and Vader counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Travis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vader throws out a counter right but Travis avoids it with no problem.
Travis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vader.
Travis dodges the punch combination from Vader.
#T1#
Travis throws a series of punches but Vader moves out of range.
Vader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Travis.
Vader misses with a few strikes there.
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.
Travis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vader on the side of the head.
Travis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vader.
Vader is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Travis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vader is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Travis with a body shot.
Vader throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vader.
Van Vader is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vader connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Travis misses with a right hand
and Vader counters with a three punch combo that has Travis backing up. Travis nods at Vader to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vader swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Travis.#T2#
Vader keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vader lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vader misses with a two punch combination.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Travis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Travis lands with a right to the head.
Vader wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Travis. #BC2#
Vader breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Travis tries to clinch up.
Vader now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vader lands with a nice combination. Travis backs away looking to recover.
Travis throws a right hand that Vader ducks under and follows up with a left that Vader also avoids with ease.
Travis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Vader on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Travis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vader makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vader looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vader lands a two punch combo.
Vader avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Travis forces Vader back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Travis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vader ducks under a wild hook from Travis.
Some wild striking there from Vader.
#CL#
Vader tries to keep at a distance but Travis has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Travis jumps guard but Vader turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vader is trying to break the clinch but Travis is controlling him.
Vader can't break the clinch.
Travis throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Vader's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Vader swinging wildly here.
Travis darts in looking for a takedown but Vader gets double underhooks and turns Travis into the cage.
Travis is trying to pull guard but Vader turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vader wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Travis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Travis throws an elbow that misses.
Travis misses with some punches.
Travis wants to take the fight to the mat but Vader manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Van Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Howie Travis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Vader slips a straight right by Travis.
Travis fails with the takedown.
Vader is looking for the big counter here.
Vader misses the shot to the body.
Travis throws a looping overhand right but Vader ducks down to avoid it.
Travis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vader's waist but Vader gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Travis off to one side.
Travis thumps Vader with a low kick.
Travis misses with a straight right.
Vader misses with a series of wild punches.
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Travis moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Travis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Travis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Travis throws an overhand right that lands on Vader's shoulder, as Vader tries to avoid the shot.
Vader throws a body punch but Travis moves out of range.
Vader works over Travis's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Travis motions for Vader to come forward. Travis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vader connects with a jab.
Travis darts in looking for a takedown but Vader gets double underhooks and turns Travis into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Howie Travis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Travis breaks the clinch.
Vader takes a swing at Travis's ribcage but misses.
Travis tries to clinch there but Vader circles away.
Vader is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Travis rather than just go for the knockout.
Vader scores with a jab. Travis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vader throws a series of punches but Travis avoids them all with ease.
Travis misses with a leg kick
and Vader counters with a two punch combo.
Travis looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.#CL#
Travis closes the distance and clinches.
Travis tries to pull guard but Vader won't allow it.
Travis misses with a punch on the inside.
Vader is trying to force a seperation but Travis has the dominant position.#T2##BC#
Travis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vader slips under a jab from Travis.
Vader let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
Vader scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Travis does it's job there.
Travis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Travis is looking to clinch.
Travis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vader now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vader scores with a three punch combo!
Travis cracks Vader with a good jab.
Travis walks into a straight right hand from Vader.
Travis fails with a takedown attempt.
Vader takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vader throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T3#
Vader throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Travis clinches. #TD#
Travis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Vader has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Travis is proving hard to escape from.
Travis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Van Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Vader is looking to stand up but Travis won't let him. #SUB#
Vader avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vader really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Travis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Travis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Howie Travis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Travis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Travis throws a big right hand that misses.
Travis prevents Vader from getting back to his feet.
Travis throws a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Van Vader.
I've got Vader winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Van Vader! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 19
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Vader ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mirkovic.
Mirkovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vader scores with a jab to the head.
Mirkovic cracks Vader with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mirkovic works Vader's body with a nice hook.
Vader swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mirkovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mirkovic, as that shot connected.
Vader throws out a powerful jab.
Mirkovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirkovic is looking to slow Vader down with leg kicks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mirkovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirkovic throws a lazy right hand but Vader sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vader slips under a jab from Mirkovic.#T1#
Mirkovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirkovic cracks Vader with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vader slips a jab from Mirkovic.
Mirkovic throws out a leg kick but Vader moves out of range and Mirkovic only half commits.
Vader fails to land with a series of punches.
Vader misses the jab.
Mirkovic punishes Vader's body with a nice straight punch.
Vader looks winded!
Mirkovic connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Vader throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirkovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vader has time to react.
Mirkovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Mirkovic finds it's target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirkovic cracks a nice hook into Vader's ribs.
Mirkovic drops Vader with a naaaaasty hook - Vader is in real trouble here! Mirkovic dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Filipo Mirkovic!
An out of breath Filipo Mirkovic 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:
BANZAI COMBAT 10
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Thanh Tung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Nguyen Thanh Tung has been cut.
Thanh Tung looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vader lands with a good body shot.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Vader has cracked Thanh Tung with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Vader lands another huge swinging hook and Thanh Tung tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Thanh Tung, before Vader can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Van Vader! |
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