 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 18
Date: Apr 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Sweeney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mikidropov defends it nicely.
Sweeney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Mikidropov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sweeney is trying to defend but Mikidropov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mikidropov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sweeney trying to control but Mikidropov postures up.
Sweeney is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mikidropov is trying to work for a kimura but Sweeney is defending well.
Sweeney is trying to maintain the position but Mikidropov is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Mikidropov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sweeney defending well though.
Mikidropov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sweeney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mikidropov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Sweeney is concentrating on defense, preventing Mikidropov from advancing position.
Sweeney is looking for a sweep. Mikidropov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sweeney is holding on to half guard well.
Mikidropov moves nicely into side control.
Mikidropov trying to control the action but Sweeney is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sweeney is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney is trying to control Mikidropov's posture but Mikidropov avoids it.
Mikidropov tries to score with some ground and pound. Sweeney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Mikidropov tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sweeney manages to get back to half guard.
Sweeney trying to hold on to Mikidropov's head to control him but Mikidropov postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mikidropov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mikidropov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sweeney tries to get to full guard but Mikidropov has control of the leg.
Sweeney preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sweeney is not content to let Mikidropov control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD2#
Mikidropov gets a double leg takedown into Sweeney's guard.
Mikidropov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sweeney is pulling down on Mikidropov's head to control his posture.
Sweeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Sweeney is working hard here to advance position.
Mikidropov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney is trying to control the position but Mikidropov postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Mikidropov. No joy for Sweeney on that attempt.
Sweeney goes for a double leg but Mikidropov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mikidropov continues to drive forward.
Sweeney has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mikidropov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Mikidropov wants the takedown. Sweeney is fighting it off but Mikidropov persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sweeney's guard against the cage.
Mikidropov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Sweeney controls Mikidropov momentarily but Mikidropov frees himself.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov preventing the sweep.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
Sweeney working for a triangle but Mikidropov defends it easily.
Mikidropov is fighting to break Sweeney's control of his arms but Sweeney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mikidropov preventing the sweep.
Sweeney pulls Mikidropov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikidropov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mikidropov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#TD2#
Mikidropov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sweeney's guard.
Sweeney is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Mikidropov throws a big right hand that misses.
Sweeney 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#
Sweeney is looking to take a break and control but Mikidropov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Well, if Sweeney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mikidropov pushes Sweeney off looking to stand but Sweeney dives back in and keeps control.
Sweeney stalling.
Mikidropov is controlling Sweeney's trapped leg to prevent Sweeney from advancing to side control.
Mikidropov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sweeney is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Sweeney is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
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.
Sweeney is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sweeney fails to take his opponent's back.
Sweeney is looking to take Mikidropov's back but instead Mikidropov gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but Mikidropov defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Mikidropov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Mikidropov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sweeney keeping moving, preventing Mikidropov from controlling successfully.
Sweeney managing to control the position.
Sweeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikidropov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sweeney pulls Mikidropov in close to his closed guard and prevents Mikidropov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Mikidropov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mikidropov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sweeney not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Mikidropov drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sweeney wants to sweep but no luck.
Mikidropov throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely.
Sweeney controlling the position.
Mikidropov throwing strikes from guard but Sweeney blocks nicely. #T2#
Mikidropov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sweeney can't keep his opponent in guard - Mikidropov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Mikidropov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sweeney is looking to improve his position.
Sweeney gets back to full guard.
Mikidropov won't allow Sweeney to sweep him here. #T3#
Mikidropov wants to control from the top but Sweeney keeps moving.
Mikidropov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sweeney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sweeney looking for a sweep. Not yet Sweeney, not yet.
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mikidropov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sweeney closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mikidropov circles away.#TD2#
Mikidropov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mikidropov lands in his opponent's guard.
Mikidropov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mikidropov trying to control the position from guard on top but Sweeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Mikidropov tries to pass.
Sweeney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mikidropov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Mikidropov keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney tries to free his leg and advance position but Mikidropov is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktor Mikidropov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mikidropov 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Mikidropov! |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 13
Date: Mar 23, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Andersen looking to score a takedown here. Sweeney is defending well but Andersen drives through and ends up in Sweeney's guard.
Andersen wants to pass the guard but Sweeney is keeping the position.
Sweeney pulls Andersen in close to prevent any damage.
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Andersen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Andersen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sweeney showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersen is retaining full guard.
Sweeney is pushing down on Andersen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andersen is fighting to maintain full guard but Sweeney has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Andersen wants to get back to his feet.
Sweeney is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Sweeney is fighting to break Andersen's control of his arms but Andersen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sweeney looking to pass the guard.
Sweeney wants to control from the top but Andersen keeps moving.
Andersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweeney won't allow Andersen to sweep him here.
Sweeney stays in close to Andersen's body and controls the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Let's hope that Sweeney 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.
It looks like Sweeney 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Sweeney closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Andersen to the mat! Andersen manages to get full guard.
Sweeney stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sweeney slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sweeney looking to sit in guard and control but Andersen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB#
Andersen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sweeney is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Andersen, into his guard. #REVB#
Andersen keeping full guard, as Sweeney tries to pass.
Andersen wants to control the position but Sweeney says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sweeney is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Andersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4#
Sweeney tries to pass to full mount but Andersen defends it.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Sweeney seems content to control.
Sweeney trying to control the action but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sweeney perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Sweeney dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Andersen gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Andersen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Andersen seems to be working for a kimura but Sweeney defends the submission attempt.
Sweeney wants to improve his position but Andersen is controlling well.
Sweeney desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney wants to control but Andersen is keeping busy.
#T1#
Sweeney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Andersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Andersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sweeney defends it well. #SUB#
Andersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sweeney has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sweeney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Andersen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Andersen's back!
Andersen wants to escape the position.
Sweeney trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Andersen doesn't escape.
Sweeney trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T2#
Sweeney is not going to allow Andersen to sit and survive in this position.
I really don't envy Andersen right now.
#SUB2#
Sweeney has his arm under Andersen's chin here. Game over son! Sweeney squeezes tightly and Andersen is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kameron Sweeney! |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 8
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
McGee wants to clinch up but Sweeney keeps it at a distance.
Scabs McGee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGee moves in looking to clinch but Sweeney pushes him off.
Sweeney keeps the fight on the outside.
Sweeney feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Sweeney has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.
Sweeney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGee tries to circle away but Sweeney has him pinned against the cage.
Sweeney is trying to break the clinch but McGee is controlling him.
McGee is trying to push Sweeney away but Sweeney has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McGee is trying to force a seperation but Sweeney has the dominant position.
Sweeney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sweeney is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sweeney looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sweeney is looking for a takedown.
Sweeney goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGee prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kameron Sweeney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on McGee's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T1##TD#
Sweeney gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, McGee regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sweeney pushes down on McGee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sweeney works his way into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweeney sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
McGee is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Sweeney locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McGee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kameron Sweeney! |
|
|
|
Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 2
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sweeney gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sweeney pulls Haley in close to prevent any damage.
Sweeney keeping full guard, as Haley tries to pass.
Haley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T1#
Sweeney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haley manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sweeney is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sweeney seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Haley for as long as he can get away with.
Haley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sweeney is one step ahead there.
Sweeney controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haley is trying to control the position but Sweeney postures up.
Haley wants to control but Sweeney passes easily into half guard.
Haley is trying to maintain the position but Sweeney is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Sweeney is looking for a kimura but Haley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sweeney to get the leverage.
Sweeney works his way into full mount!
Sweeney controlling from mount. #SUB#
Sweeney is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Haley is surviving well by controlling Sweeney's body position as best he can. #T3#
Sweeney controlling from the full mount.
Sweeney with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sweeney is working hard here to advance position.
Sweeney content just to control the position here.
Sweeney wants to take Haley's back here but Haley is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sweeney tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Haley has given up his back.
Haley tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Haley is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Sweeney just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kameron Sweeney dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Haley misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Haley has Sweeney up against the cage in a clinch.
Sweeney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haley can do to turn this around?
Sweeney wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sweeney is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haley slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sweeney drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haley gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC2#
Haley breaks the clinch.
#T1##TD2#
Haley feints and as Sweeney raises his hands in defense, Haley changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Haley looking to pass the guard.
Sweeney is controlling Haley's posture.
Kameron Sweeney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sweeney 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#
Sweeney is thwarting Haley's attempts to control the position.
Sweeney is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Sweeney is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sweeney. #T2#
Sweeney trying to pass the guard but Haley defending well.
Haley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haley trying to get back to full guard but Sweeney takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sweeney working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sweeney prevents Haley from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Sweeney working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Haley turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Sweeney off and cradles Haley's limp body as Sweeney celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kameron Sweeney! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
