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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 145
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!
Diaz takes one to the chin there.
Savage ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Savage.
Savage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Savage avoids them all with ease.
Good shot there by Diaz.
Diaz displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Savage is rocked!
Savage missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Savage is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Diaz moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricardo Diaz!
Ricardo Diaz took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I just smoked that guy, wow. Dios, por favor salva el alma de este hombre.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 136
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Bush bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Savage is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Savage is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Bush has latched onto it... Big trouble! Bush pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Savage is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Bush!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Bush!
Post fight, Kyle Bush stared into the camera and said 'Mr.Noody! Give me a title shot! I gonna smash your boy! I GONNA SMASH YOUR BOY!'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 16
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Steele fails to land the takedown.
Steele with a poor takedown
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Savage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steele to the mat! Steele manages to get full guard.
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steele might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steele 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#
Savage is looking to control Steele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savage avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage wants to control but Steele passes into side.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Steele throws an elbow but Savage slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1#
Savage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Steele off and has taken his back!
Savage has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steele's body.
#SUB2#
Savage working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Steele showing good submission defense here.
Savage struggling to keep hold of the position.
Steele rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Steele wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Savage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Savage.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savage slows the pace down in half guard.
Savage prevents Steele from improving his position.
Savage trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage trying to pass the guard but Steele defending well. #T3#
Savage is controlling the pace.
Savage frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Savage jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Steele manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Savage trying to control the position but Steele is working away.
Steele keeps Savage under control for a moment.#T4#
Savage trying to control the action but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage tries to move into full mount but can't pass Steele's legs.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steele tries to buck Savage off but Savage is having none of it.
Savage moves into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steele is controlling an arm, preventing Savage from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Steele really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Steele's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
Steele shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Savage counters with a stiff right hand.
Savage lands a body shot.
Steele leaves Savage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Savage shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Savage showed some decent athleticism there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Savage in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Steele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Steele wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Savage tries to control but Steele wriggling away. #SUB2#
Savage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Savage fails to advance to Steele's back. #T2#
Steele wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Savage.
Savage looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Savage tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Savage looking to control but Steele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Steele is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Steele slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steele trying to control but Savage postures up.
Savage missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steele gets full guard.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Savage 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.
Savage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savage sitting in guard here, content to control.
Todd Savage has got the better of the ground game so far.
Savage works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Savage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Steele scores with a few weak punches.
Still in half guard, Savage seems content to control.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Steele is defending well.
Savage wants to take a breather but Steele is having none of it. #SUB2#
Savage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savage is trying to control. Steele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage tries to pass to full mount but Steele defends it.
Steele trying to hold on to Savage's head to control him but Savage postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Savage drives through with a takedown into Steele's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Savage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Savage.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Steele attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Savage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Steele closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Savage keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Savage manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Savage looking for a sweep. Not yet Savage, not yet.
Savage can't keep his opponent in guard - Steele advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steele's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steele's back!
Steele just trying to survive but Savage is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Steele rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Savage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Savage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savage is trying to control the action in half guard but Steele is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Steele gets full guard.
Savage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Steele wants to sweep but no luck.
Steele seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Savage trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
Steele pulls Savage in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steele keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Savage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emiliano Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Steele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Steele gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Savage to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Savage 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. #T4#
Savage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steele is not content to let Savage control the position.
Savage working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Steele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Savage looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savage controlling the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Todd Savage.
Well Savage 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 Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Savage!
Todd Savage bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 126
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1#
Arroyo wants to slow Savage down by chopping away at his legs.
Arroyo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Savage.
Robert Arroyo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage shoots in for a takedown but Arroyo shows good takedown defense.
Arroyo lands a right hook to the body.
#TD2#
Savage looking to score a takedown here. Arroyo is defending well but Savage drives through and ends up in Arroyo's guard.
Arroyo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Savage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Savage throwing strikes from guard but Arroyo blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Savage landing with the ground and pound.
Savage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Savage stands and throws Arroyo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Arroyo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savage on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Arroyo wants to control but Savage postures up.
Savage taking a breather here.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
It looks like Savage 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Savage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Arroyo defends well and Savage ends up having to push Arroyo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Savage fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Robert Arroyo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Savage.#T3#
Savage dives in for a single leg takedown but Arroyo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Arroyo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
Savage fails to land the takedown.
And Arroyo counters with a quick kick to the body but Savage blocks it.
Savage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Arroyo defends it nicely.
Arroyo throws a wild body kick that Savage sees coming a mile off.
Savage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Arroyo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Savage takes one on the button.
Arroyo lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Savage can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Arroyo and Savage drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Arroyo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Arroyo!
After the fight, Robert Arroyo was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
BT2
Date: Jul 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Savage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ball sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Ball moves out of range as Savage strikes.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Ball takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ball showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Savage.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL2#
Savage takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ball is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Savage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ball fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1#
Ball slips under a jab from Savage.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Ball does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Todd Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Ball moved out of range nicely.
Savage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ball bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Ball looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ball stops a takedown attempt from Savage.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Savage.
A left hand lands to the body for Savage.
#T2#
Savage tries a body shot but Ball blocks it.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ball prevents it.
#TD2#
Savage jumps guard.
Savage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving. #T3#
Savage has his hands on Ball's head, controlling the position.
Savage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Savage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Ball's belly button to the back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Savage works Ball's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Savage lands with a nice body punch.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ball moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Savage moves into range and clinches up with Ball.
Savage wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Savage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Savage looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage throws a body punch but Ball moves out of range.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Savage misses.
Savage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ball blocks a jab.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage tries to clinch up but Ball circles away and keeps his distance.
Ball drops down looking for a counter takedown but Savage sprawls and moves away.
Savage throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ball.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Ball takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Ball ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ball tries to counter with a takedown but Savage is quick to defend against it.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ball.
Savage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ball on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Todd Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Trenth Ball is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage jabs at Ball's body.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and pushes Ball back into the cage.
Ball tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage goes for a takedown attempt but Ball pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T2#
Savage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ball stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ball doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
Todd Savage seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Savage closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Savage pulls guard effortlessly.
Ball wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Ball looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Savage pulls Ball in close to prevent any damage.
Ball trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##CL2#
Savage has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Savage.
Savage prevents a body shot from Ball.
Savage lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Savage tries to pull guard but Ball holds him up against the cage and eventually Savage drops back down to his feet.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Ball's shoulder, as Ball tries to avoid the shot.
Savage misses with an uppercut.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savage misses with a hook. Ball ducked under it nicely.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Ball changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Savage loads up on a big right hand but Ball slips the punch.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savage looks to throw the jab but Ball is out of range.
Ball feinted with a counter takedown.
Savage throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Ball gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
Ball struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Ball prevents the takedown attempt.
Trenth Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Savage.
Savage has a couple of punches blocked by Ball.
Savage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ball smiles and moves away.
Savage works Ball's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Ball uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savage.
Ball attempts a counter takedown but Savage avoids it well and moves away.
Savage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Ball half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savage misses with an uppercut. Ball saw that one coming.
Ball appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ball doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ball's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Ball counters with a shoot takedown. Savage fights it but they end up in guard.
Savage is pulling down on Ball's head. It's preventing any offense from Ball, at least for the moment.#T3#
Savage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ball's guard. #REVB#
Todd Savage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Savage content to stall in guard here.
Ball is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Trenth Ball has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savage controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ball is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Savage passes into half guard.
Savage is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Savage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Savage 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Savage! |
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Event:
BT1
Date: Jul 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Babayaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Babayaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #KD#
Savage cracks Babayaka with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Babayaka looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Savage finish him?
#ROC#Babayaka is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mario Babayaka has been cut.
Babayaka walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Savage! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Savage! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Savage has managed to clinch.
Savage misses with a punch on the inside.
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Todd Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Davis.#TD2#
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Savage has one foot on Davis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL#
Savage closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Savage pulls guard successfully.
Davis throws a strike but Savage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Davis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB2#
Davis looking for subs off his back but Savage has passed one foot through into half guard.
Savage moves into full mount! Davis won't be happy about that!
Savage content just to control the position here. #T2#
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis is trying desperately to improve position.
Savage controlling from the full mount.
Davis is looking to get to half guard.
Davis tries to lock up and control but Savage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Savage lands a heavy elbow.
Savage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Savage is landing with some decent strikes but Davis is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Savage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Davis regains half guard.
Davis trying to control here.
Still in half guard, Savage seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Savage 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#
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Davis manages to circle out of the way.
Davis shoots in but no luck this time.
Davis goes for a double leg but Savage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Savage continues to drive forward.
Todd Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronin Davis.#CL#
Savage clinches up against the cage.
Savage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davis can do to turn this around?
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Savage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Savage scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Savage.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Savage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Savage misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Savage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Davis uses from the top position.
Savage keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass. #T1#
Savage 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#
Savage content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Savage is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Savage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Savage.
Davis wants to control but Savage is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Savage is taking a breather. Davis 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Davis walks into a left hand.
Savage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Savage lands with a hook. Davis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Savage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Davis.
Savage lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Savage sends Davis crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Savage is motioning to the referee to let Davis up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Davis is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ronin Davis has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Horrible takedown attempt by Davis or perhaps it was just good defense by Savage, which made it look bad.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Savage finish him?#T4#
Savage is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Davis flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Davis is out cold! Savage holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Todd Savage! |
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