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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1#
MacLeod dives in and grabs Bsohnakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bsohnakov pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Bsohnakov tries to counter with a clinch but MacLeod shakes him off and moves away.
Bsohnakov fails with the takedown#CL#
and MacLeod counters by clinching up.
MacLeod goes for a takedown attempt but Bsohnakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bsohnakov leaves MacLeod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Bsohnakov drives through and clinches with MacLeod against the cage.
Bsohnakov wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Bsohnakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bsohnakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacLeod swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bsohnakov shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
MacLeod has Bsohnakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bsohnakov wants to stall.
#T1#
MacLeod gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bsohnakov.
Bsohnakov stalling the fight.
#TD#
MacLeod jumps guard.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Bsohnakov from controlling successfully.
Bsohnakov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES#
MacLeod is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bsohnakov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
MacLeod wants to take the fight to the mat but Bsohnakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2##TD#
MacLeod pulls guard successfully.
Bsohnakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacLeod is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
Bsohnakov gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bsohnakov fails to land with a series of punches.
MacLeod throws a big counter combination but Bsohnakov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Bsohnakov.
MacLeod throws a series of strikes that have Bsohnakov backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bsohnakov paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3##CL#
MacLeod moves into the clinch.
MacLeod has Bsohnakov pressed against the cage.
#TD#
MacLeod pulls Bsohnakov into guard.
Bsohnakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacLeod is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#ES#
MacLeod manages to escape and get back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from MacLeod. #CL2#
Bsohnakov clinches. #T4##BC2#
Bsohnakov manages to break the clinch.
Bsohnakov has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Bsohnakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacLeod, pushing him back against the cage.
Bsohnakov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bsohnakov is pressed up against the cage. MacLeod has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bsohnakov down to the mat. Bsohnakov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bsohnakov slaps away a takedown attempt from MacLeod, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Bsohnakov tries to counter it with a takedown but MacLeod pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bsohnakov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Bsohnakov closes the distance and clinches.
Bsohnakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus MacLeod dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bsohnakov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bsohnakov wants it to stay on the feet.
Bsohnakov shoots in and drives through. MacLeod sprawls well.
MacLeod shoots in but no luck this time.
MacLeod moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBsohnakov.
Bsohnakov fails with a takedown attempt.
MacLeod pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bsohnakov tries for a takedown but MacLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angus MacLeod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhivko Bsohnakov.
MacLeod goes for a double leg but Bsohnakov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bsohnakov continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Bsohnakov manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bsohnakov being controlled here, momentarily.
Bsohnakov working a defensive guard but MacLeod passes into half guard.
#T1#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
MacLeod with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
MacLeod has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
MacLeod thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bsohnakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. MacLeod is working away from the top position though.
MacLeod content to control rather than advance.
Bsohnakov is looking for a sweep. MacLeod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bsohnakov wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bsohnakov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacLeod is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bsohnakov.
Bsohnakov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
A big right from Bsohnakov misses. #CL#
MacLeod takes the fight into the clinch.
MacLeod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bsohnakov is stalling here.
MacLeod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bsohnakov is defending well.
Bsohnakov jumps guard but MacLeod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Bsohnakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhivko Bsohnakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod avoids the body shot from Bsohnakov.
MacLeod tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bsohnakov is able to avoid easily.
MacLeod wants to clinch up but Bsohnakov keeps it at a distance.
Bsohnakov doesn't manage to clinch there - MacLeod circles away.
#T4#
Bsohnakov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
MacLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bsohnakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacLeod counters with a one-two to the body.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bsohnakov defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bsohnakov defends well and MacLeod ends up having to push Bsohnakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bsohnakov wants to stall.
Bsohnakov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacLeod after a bit of a struggle.
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 Angus MacLeod will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bsohnakov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bsohnakov tries to close the distance and clinch but MacLeod swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacLeod throws a counter high kick but Bsohnakov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bsohnakov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bsohnakov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bsohnakov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bsohnakov sprawls and moves away.
MacLeod shoots in and drives through. Bsohnakov sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bsohnakov throws a combination that misses #CL#
and MacLeod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
MacLeod tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bsohnakov smiles and moves away.
MacLeod avoids the head kick by Bsohnakov.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bsohnakov defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
MacLeod gets a clinch. #TD2#
Bsohnakov jumps guard and drags MacLeod to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
MacLeod trying to control but Bsohnakov is working from the bottom.
MacLeod's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2##SU#
MacLeod gets to his feet - Bsohnakov follows without any prompting. #TD2#
Bsohnakov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for MacLeod!
MacLeod tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacLeod wants to control but Bsohnakov postures up.
MacLeod manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bsohnakov throwing shots but MacLeod is blocking nicely.
Bsohnakov wants to take a breather but MacLeod is having none of it. #T3#
Bsohnakov is taking a breather. MacLeod says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacLeod moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
MacLeod is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
MacLeod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bsohnakov can do to turn this around?
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Bsohnakov from controlling successfully.
MacLeod trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown but Bsohnakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bsohnakov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bsohnakov dives in for a single leg takedown but MacLeod sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Bsohnakov is having none of it.
Bsohnakov fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacLeod looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Bsohnakov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Bsohnakov as MacLeod shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bsohnakov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zhivko Bsohnakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angus MacLeod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bsohnakov throws a series of punches but MacLeod avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Angus MacLeod.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for MacLeod, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacLeod! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Snake has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
Snake jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
MacLeod with an attempt at a knee that misses.
MacLeod jumps guard but Snake stands there with MacLeod around his waist. MacLeod gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from MacLeod.
Snake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MacLeod keeps control of Snake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod looking for a takedown.
MacLeod is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Snake is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake wants a takedown.
MacLeod is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1##BC2#
Snake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as MacLeod checks a leg kick.
MacLeod changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Snake tries to avoid it but MacLeod manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Snake to the ground. Snake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
MacLeod looks to score with a jab to the body but Snake is just out of range.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
MacLeod has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Snake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Snake. #BC#
MacLeod manages to break the clinch.
Snake blocks a head kick by MacLeod.
#T2##CL2#
Snake has managed to clinch.
Snake fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Snake effectively controlling the action here.
Snake avoiding damage.
MacLeod is looking for a takedown.
Snake tries to pull guard but MacLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet.
MacLeod is trying to force a seperation but Snake has the dominant position.
Snake displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacLeod up against the cage.#T3#
Snake blocks a body shot from MacLeod.
MacLeod'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.#TD2#
Snake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snake is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Snake pushes down on MacLeod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacLeod is trying to stand back up but Snake is controlling him
#T4#
MacLeod tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Snake has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Snake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Snake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
MacLeod bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacLeod looking to sit in guard and control but Snake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
MacLeod clinches with his opponent.
MacLeod has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Snake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
MacLeod tries a knee to the head but Snake blocks it.
MacLeod is trying to pull guard but Snake has him pressed against the cage.
Snake tries to pull guard but MacLeod holds him up against the cage and eventually Snake drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Snake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Snake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snake misses with a double jab.
Snake scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Snake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacLeod misses with an attempted mid kick.
Snake shapes to counter with a head kick.
Angus MacLeod is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Snake leaves MacLeod with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake lands with an uppercut that bounces MacLeod off the cage and back into range.
MacLeod tries for a takedown but Snake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MacLeod leaves Snake with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MacLeod swings away with a leg kick that misses.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snake defends it nicely.
Snake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
MacLeod fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snake but Snake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLeod sets himself, and Snake steps forward looking for the clinch! MacLeod avoids it this time.
Snake shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense.
MacLeod is looking to counter the offense by Snake and move into the clinch.
Snake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacLeod shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snake pinned against the cage. Snake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panished Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
MacLeod dives in and grabs Snake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snake pushes down on MacLeod's head and hops out.
Snake throws a head kick that misses.
Snake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
MacLeod avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snake fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Snake as MacLeod shoots in.
MacLeod has his takedown stuffed
and Snake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacLeod closes the distance and clinches up with Snake, looking for a takedown. MacLeod pushes Snake against the cage but Snake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Snake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snake.#CUT2#It looks like Angus MacLeod has been cut.#T4#
Snake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacLeod but MacLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacLeod tries to counter by clinching up but Snake breaks away and moves out of range.
MacLeod fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Snake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from MacLeod. MacLeod gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panished Snake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Angus MacLeod's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
MacLeod will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
MacLeod seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MacLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
Snake bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Snake moves in looking to clinch but MacLeod pushes him off.
MacLeod shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Snake as he avoids it easily.
Snake throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snake sprawls and moves away.
Snake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Snake gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snake.
A right hand to the body from Snake.
#T1#
Snake jumps guard but MacLeod stands there with Snake around his waist. Snake gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
MacLeod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snake avoids a kick to the body.
Snake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacLeod defends well and Snake ends up having to push MacLeod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Snake tries to get set, MacLeod tries to push him back and clinch up but Snake manages to avoid the attempt.
Snake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MacLeod is defended easily by Snake.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angus MacLeod. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Snake misses with a head kick.
Snake shoots in looking for a takedown. MacLeod tries to sprawl out of it but Snake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. MacLeod manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Snake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Snake moves out of range.
Snake throws a head kick but MacLeod moves out of range.
MacLeod feinted with a counter takedown.
Snake is trying hard to land a takedown here. MacLeod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
MacLeod fails with the takedown.#T3#
MacLeod tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Snake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snake is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
Snake steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from MacLeod.
Snake throws a wild body kick that MacLeod sees coming a mile off.
MacLeod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snake.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacLeod or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake, which made it look bad.
Snake changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
MacLeod shoots in looking for a takedown. Snake tries to sprawl out of it but MacLeod keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Snake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MacLeod tries to clinch but Snake moves out of range.
Snake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Snake has MacLeod up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
MacLeod pulls guard successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacLeod wants to sweep here but Snake controlling him for the moment.
Angus MacLeod has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Panished Snake is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Snake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on MacLeod, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Panished Snake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Snake has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panished Snake! |
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