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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 4
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Richardson shoots in and drives through. Strong sprawls well.#TD2#
Richardson drives through with a takedown into Strong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Strong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Strong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richardson tries to get to full guard but Strong has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Richardson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Strong stands up and beckons Richardson to join him on the feet. #T1#
Richardson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Strong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Richardson pushes Strong off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck for Strong with that takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Strong.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Richardson is defended easily by Strong.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Strong gets a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strong not doing much here.
#T2##SUB#
Strong is working for a kimura but Richardson is defending it quite comfortably.
Richardson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Strong.
Strong sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB#
Strong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Richardson is just riding it out for now. Strong eventually gives up the hold.
Strong slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Richardson looks to score with a jab to the body but Strong is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Richardson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Strong pushes Richardson off and gets back to his feet.
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 Colby Strong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Strong throws a low kick but Richardson moves out of range easily.
Strong goes for a double leg but Richardson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Richardson continues to drive forward.
Strong prevents the takedown attempt.
Richardson wants to take the fight to the mat but Strong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Strong has Richardson pushed against the cage.#TD#
Strong is trying to trip Richardson. He has hold of a leg but Richardson is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Strong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Richardson trying to control the position.
Richardson looking for a sweep. Not yet Richardson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richardson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Richardson trying to strike off his back.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richardson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Colby Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Richardson.
Richardson is looking to clinch.
Strong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Richardson leaves Strong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Strong feints a jab promting Richardson to slip. Strong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richardson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strong is defended easily by Richardson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richardson.
Colby Strong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Strong closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Strong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Strong manages to end up in side control.
Richardson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Strong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Richardson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Strong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T3#
Richardson regains half guard.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
Richardson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Richardson is trying to maintain the position but Strong is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Strong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Strong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#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.
Richardson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Strong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Richardson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Richardson is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Strong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Strong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Richardson tries to clinch up but Strong circles away and keeps his distance.
Strong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Strong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Richardson sprawls well. Richardson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Strong gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Strong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Strong stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Richardson drives through with a takedown into Strong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Strong manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1##BC#
Strong manages to break the clinch.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Strong sprawls well. Strong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Richardson gets slowly back to his feet.
Richardson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strong pinned against the cage. Strong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richardson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Strong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
Strong attempts a counter takedown but Richardson avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Strong gets a clinch. #BC#
Strong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Strong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Richardson, pushing him back against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Richardson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Richardson clinches. #BC#
Strong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richardson moves to clinch but Strong breaks away
and Strong counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strong shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Strong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson with the counter takedown but Strong avoids it easily.#T3#
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Strong as he jumps to the side.
Colby Strong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Richardson.
Strong shoots in for a double leg but Richardson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson dives in and grabs Strong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Strong pushes down on Richardson's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Strong as Richardson shoots in.#TD#
Strong feints and as Richardson raises his hands in defense, Strong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Richardson is looking to stand back up but Strong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Richardson.
Colby Strong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REVB#
Strong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T4#
Strong controlling the pace for now.
Strong landing strikes from the mount and Richardson is in trouble!
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Richardson can't escape the position.
BOOM! Strong connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Trevor Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colby Strong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Strong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Strong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colby Strong! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 1
Date: Dec 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Richardson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Richardson throws a head kick that misses
and Satan counters with a right hand to the body. #CL#
Richardson pushes Satan up against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson tries to score a body lock takedown but Satan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Richardson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richardson misses with a kick to the body
and Satan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richardson throws out a loose jab but Satan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Satan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Richardson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Satan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Richardson. Satan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hail Satan! |
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