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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 35
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Joshua.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dukes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dukes.
Dukes lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Anthonii Joshua has been cut.
Dukes throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshua moves forwards but Dukes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses.
Dukes throws a combination that misses
letting Joshua counter with a right hand. #T1#
Dukes scores with a jab.
Dukes throws a series of punches but Joshua moves out of range.
As Dukes looks to move away, Joshua throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.
Dukes throws an overhand right that lands on Joshua's shoulder, as Joshua tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Joshua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dukes has a takedown stuffed.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses
and Joshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Ringo Dukes has been cut.
Joshua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Dukes throws a head kick but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dukes looks winded!
Joshua blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Joshua went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T2#
Joshua needs to keep his hands up - Dukes had a free shot at his head there.
Joshua looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dukes swinging wildly here.
Dukes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Joshua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joshua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dukes has his takedown stuffed#KD#
and Joshua counters with a right hand that sends Dukes tumbling to the canvas! Can Joshua finish him? He dives into Dukes's guard looking to do just that!
Anthonii Joshua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Dukes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joshua showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Joshua stopping the sweep attempt from Dukes.
Joshua knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dukes on the ground.
Dukes wants to stand but Joshua is controlling the position.
Dukes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joshua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dukes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dukes working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dukes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Joshua wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dukes looks to land a combination but Joshua avoids it well.
Joshua avoids the head kick by Dukes.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Joshua seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Joshua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.
Dukes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dukes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Joshua is able to avoid easily.
Joshua is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Dukes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Joshua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dukes tries for a takedown but Joshua circles away easily
and Joshua counters with a left and a right... And another left! Dukes is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthonii Joshua! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 26
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Novakovic defending well as Dukes loads up on a big left hand.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Novakovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dukes is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dukes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dukes misses with a body kick.
Dukes misses the jab.
Novakovic is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dukes.
Dukes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#It looks like Ringo Dukes has been cut.
Dukes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dukes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novakovic.
Novakovic lands with a nice body punch.
Dukes looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Novakovic bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Dukes! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
#ROC#Dukes is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Novakovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dukes is still in real trouble! Can Novakovic finish him?
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.
Novakovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Novakovic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Novakovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Novakovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Novakovic sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes looking for a sweep. Not yet Dukes, not yet.
Novakovic is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dukes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Novakovic scores with a hook to the body. Dukes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Novakovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice shot lands for Novakovic.#CUT#That has opened up Ringo Dukes's cut even more.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A right hand to the body from Novakovic.
Dukes is trying to break the clinch but Novakovic is controlling him.
Dukes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Novakovic is defending well.
Marko Novakovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ringo Dukes.#T3#
Novakovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Novakovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novakovic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Novakovic lands a right hand.
A short right from Novakovic on the inside.
Novakovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Novakovic.
Novakovic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novakovic scores with a hook to the body.
Novakovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Novakovic lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novakovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Novakovic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Novakovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Novakovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Novakovic lands a nice uppercut.#CUT#The cut above Ringo Dukes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Novakovic lands a body shot.
Novakovic digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
Novakovic digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
Novakovic lands a shoulder strike.
Novakovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Novakovic lands a big right hand that drops Dukes! The killer instinct kicks in and Novakovic finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Novakovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Novakovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Marko Novakovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 2
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Waldrup as he jumps to the side.
Dukes misses with a double jab.
Dukes cracks Waldrup with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Waldrup gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Waldrup jumps guard but Dukes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dukes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Waldrup pulls Dukes into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldrup pulls Dukes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dukes won't allow Waldrup to sweep him here. #T1#
Dukes postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Waldrup is adopting a defensive guard.
Waldrup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dukes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Waldrup managing to control the position.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Waldrup keeps moving.
Waldrup pulls Dukes in close to his closed guard and prevents Dukes from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.#TD2#
Waldrup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dukes wants to improve his position but Waldrup is controlling well.
Waldrup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dukes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Waldrup wants to pass the guard but Dukes is keeping the position.
Waldrup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Dukes has his foot on Waldrup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Waldrup works his way back into a safe position though.
Waldrup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dukes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waldrup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Waldrup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dukes is keeping the position for now. #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.
Dukes 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.#SUB#
Waldrup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dukes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waldrup has managed to get both his arms back between Dukes's legs - danger averted.
Waldrup has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dukes is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Waldrup throwing strikes but missing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Waldrup showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dukes looking to score a takedown here. Waldrup is defending well but Dukes drives through and ends up in Waldrup's guard.
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 Ringo Dukes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dukes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Waldrup.
Waldrup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dukes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Waldrup shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dukes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dukes holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Waldrup wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Dukes uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldrup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Waldrup tries to stand but Dukes is controlling from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Waldrup postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Waldrup, into his guard. #REVR#
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Waldrup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukes connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Waldrup keeping moving, preventing Dukes from controlling successfully.
Waldrup has Dukes pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes trying to control but Waldrup is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Waldrup throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dukes escapes and throws Waldrup's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dukes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldrup can do to turn this around?
Waldrup is trying to control Dukes's posture but Dukes avoids it. #T3#
Waldrup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dukes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Waldrup struggling a bit here.
Waldrup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dukes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Waldrup struggling a bit here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Waldrup moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ringo Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dukes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waldrup in his tracks. #CL2#
Waldrup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dukes is trying to pull guard but Waldrup has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Waldrup prevents the takedown attempt.
Waldrup is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD2#
Waldrup has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dukes regains guard immediately.
Dukes pushes Waldrup off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Dukes dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Waldrup dives in for a single leg takedown but Dukes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dukes thumps Waldrup with a low kick.
Dukes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Waldrup has closed the distance and engaged Dukes in a clinch.
Dukes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Waldrup pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Waldrup has his foot on Dukes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dukes works his way back into a safe position though.
Waldrup wants to get back to his feet but Dukes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Waldrup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dukes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dukes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dukes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Dukes tries to free his leg and advance position but Waldrup is retaining full guard.
Waldrup trying to control the position.
Dukes stands and throws Waldrup's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Waldrup keeps Dukes under control for a moment.
Dukes working away.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Waldrup is looking for a sweep.
Dukes misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Dukes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Waldrup has escaped the position, nice work there.
Waldrup is looking for a sweep.
Dukes wants to control but Waldrup is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3##TD2#
Dukes gets caught flat footed, as Waldrup shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Waldrup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waldrup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Waldrup controlling from the top position.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Waldrup from controlling successfully.
Ringo Dukes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Dukes trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Dukes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Waldrup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Waldrup postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dukes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Waldrup, into his guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Ringo Dukes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dukes, 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ringo Dukes! |
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