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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 38
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Song as Smith shoots in.#TD#
Song drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Song swings around for an armbar but Smith sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Song's guard.
Song really is a fat lump.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Song is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Song has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Song's legs - danger averted.
Smith stands up over Song, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Song has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith stands up over Song, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Song's head.
Song can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
Smith is looking to stand up but Song won't let him.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith trying to control but Song is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Song tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith wants to stand but Song is controlling his arm.#T3#
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Song prevents Smith from moving into mount.
Song is looking to reverse the position.
Smith wants to stand but Song is controlling his arm.
Song is looking for a sweep.
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. #SU2#
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Song get back to his feet.#TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.#SUB#
Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Smith tries to stand but Song is controlling from the bottom.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith wants to stand but Song has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Song is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Song keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Song's guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Song had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith trying to stand up but can't free himself from Song's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Song swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Song has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Song keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Song throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Song keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Song's brow.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Song is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Smith lands strikes from half guard.
Smith trying to control the pace.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Song is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Song is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith controlling the pace.
Smith wants to stand up but Song has a hold of him and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Song gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Song has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Song's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Smith misses with a takedown
and Song counters with a left and a right that stings Smith. #TD#
Song shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Song finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Song is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Song is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Song is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smith doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Song. #SUB#
Song is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Song from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Song as he avoids it easily.
Song swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#TD#
Song closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith controlling the position well. #SUB#
Song is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
James Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Smith wants to improve his position but Song is controlling well.
#SUB#
Song wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Song tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Song shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Song seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jacob Song showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 28
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Waller lands with an overhand left.
Song really is a fat lump.
Song tries to score a power double leg takedown but Waller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Song somewhat.
Waller throws a counter combo.
Waller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Waller lands a head kick!
No luck for Song with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Waller lands with a cross.
Song misses with a takedown attempt
and Waller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Waller misses with a combination
#TD#
and Song counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Waller! #SUB#
Song looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Waller is pushing Song's head away, looking to escape. Song manages to hold on to the position though.
Waller looks winded!
Song moves into full mount!
Waller really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Song. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waller is trying to stand up.#SUB#
Song working for a submission but Waller is keeping him at bay.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Song is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Waller can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Song won't let Waller get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T2##SUB#
Song has hold of Waller's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Waller manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Song working for a guillotine from mount but Waller is in no mood to give up.
Waller trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB#
Song looking for a guillotine from mount but Waller is having none of it.
Waller is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Waller wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Song has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Waller taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacob Song! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 3
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Song misses with a takedown
and Dibiassi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song shoots in but no luck this time.
Song has his takedown stuffed
and Dibiassi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dibiassi misses with a series of wild punches.
Song fails with the takedown
and Dibiassi counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibiassi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Song doesn't seem bothered though.
Dibiassi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Song shoots and misses
and Dibiassi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Song has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#Song is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Jacob Song has been cut.#T1#
Dibiassi closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Song out cold! Song corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joey Dibiassi! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Song walks into a straight right hand from Lazendic.
Lazendic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Song takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lazendic's corner calls for a 1-2. Lazendic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#Song is rocked!
BOOM! Lazendic lands a beautiful left hook that drops Song. Song tries to recover but Lazendic is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Song 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). Sergej Lazendic!
In his post fight interview, Sergej Lazendic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2024 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Simeonov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simeonov throws a nice looking combination but Song bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Simeonov throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Song counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Simeonov! #SUB2#
Song is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Simeonov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Song gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Simeonov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Song lets go of the hold and Simeonov can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacob Song!
Vladimir Simeonov was interviewed post fight and said 'Depressing result, but we will come back better than ever!'. |
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Event:
STC12| GP Losers Round 3
Date: Mar 24, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Viana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Song's guard.#SUB#
Song looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Viana passes into half guard.
Viana prevents Song from improving his position.
Song could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Song actively working from the bottom here.
Viana perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Song actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Viana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Song defends it well. #T1#
Viana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Song might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Viana is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Viana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Song's head.
Song wants to improve his position but Viana is controlling well.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viana pulls his head out easily.
Song wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Viana is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD2#
Viana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Song to the mat! Song manages to get full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Viana pushing down on Song's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Viana takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viana sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4##SUB#
Song actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viana pulls his head out easily.
Song has a hand on Viana's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Viana takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Song tries to improve his position but instead Viana has taken his back! #T5#
I would not like to be Song right now.
Viana keeps control of the position as Song tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Viana looking to break Song's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Song remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Viana will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T6#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Song is trying to break free.
Viana trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Viana is riding his opponent, not letting Song buck him off.
Song is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T7#
Song is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Viana's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Song breaks Viana's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Viana keeping full guard, as Song tries to pass. #SUB#
Song drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Viana manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Song has Viana in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Song isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Viana stacks Song 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 Viana!#T8#
A lull in the action here as Viana stalls from top position.
Song is not content to let Viana control the position. #T9##SUB2#
Viana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Song, who protects the arm well.
Song is looking to regain half guard here but Viana keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viana trying to control the position but Song is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renan Viana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
Song gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Viana counters with a single leg into guard. Song didn't expect that.
Viana trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viana works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Viana is trying to control. Song wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Renan Viana has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Viana is taking a breather. Song 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Viana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Song's head. #SUB#
Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viana prevents Song from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jacob Song seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viana looks for a takedown but Song sprawls well.
Viana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Song.#TD2#
Viana shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Song is trying to defend but Viana finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Viana wants to pass to mount but Song is defending the position. #T3##SUB#
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viana trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Viana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Song looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Viana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Viana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Song working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Song is tightening it up a little... Viana has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Viana reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Viana taps out! Nice BJJ there by Song!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jacob Song! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1184 Round 2
Date: Mar 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Song staying out of range there.
Song looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Song has a takedown stuffed.
Duane Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Song gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#It looks like Jacob Song has been cut.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Song's ribs.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Song moved out of range.
Song tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jackson.
Jackson leaves Song 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 Jacob Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A cross from Jackson lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Song slips a straight right by Jackson.#T1#
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Song.
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson throws out a powerful jab.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jackson scores with the left hand. Song knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Song is rocked!
Jackson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crack! A monster head kick from Jackson and Song falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Duane Jackson!
After the big win, Duane Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1184 Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Song keeps the fight on the outside.
Song is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rai with a body shot.
Rai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rai tries to clinch up but Song circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rai is defended easily by Song.
Rai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Song darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rai scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Song manages to mount him!
#T1##SUB2#
Song working for a guillotine from mount but Rai is in no mood to give up.
Rai wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB2#
Song looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Rai taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jacob Song! |
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