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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 16
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Pasti gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eaton wants to break free but Pasti has control.
Pasti lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pasti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eaton's efforts to push away.
Pasti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Eaton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pasti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pasti is working Eaton over against the cage.
Pasti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pasti pushes Eaton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pasti.
Pasti lands a left hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Eugene Eaton has been cut.
Pasti lands a hook that snaps the head of Eaton backwards.
Pasti lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Pasti on the inside.
Pasti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eaton is breathing heavily.
Pasti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasti stalling.
Pasti scores with a shot to the side of Eaton's head.
Pasti scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Pasti.
A short right from Pasti on the inside.
Pasti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pasti scores with a shot to the side of Eaton's head.
Pasti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pasti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eaton takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pasti.
Eaton takes an elbow to the temple.
Pasti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pasti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pasti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eaton backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pasti.
Pasti slowing the pace effectively.
A hook to the body from Pasti.
Pasti lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Eugene Eaton's cut is getting worse.
Pasti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Pasti to work.
Pasti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eaton backwards. #T2#
Pasti lands with a right to the head.
Pasti lands with a short shot to the head.
Pasti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pasti is leaning against Eaton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pasti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eaton backwards.
A short right from Pasti on the inside.
Pasti pushes Eaton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pasti lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Pasti.
Still in the clinch, Pasti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pasti scores with a shot to the side of Eaton's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pasti.
Eaton takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#Eaton is rocked!
Pasti stalling.
Pasti lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Eaton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Eugene Eaton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pasti has Eaton pressed against the cage. He pushes Eaton back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Pasti throws a beautiful elbow that sends Eaton crashing to the floor! Pasti piles on the pressure with more strikes! Eaton is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tembakan Pasti!
Tembakan Pasti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 14
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Garami misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Keller counter with a right hand.
Keller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keller went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Keller misses with the combination.
Keller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keller misses with the combination.
Garami drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Keller defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keller sizes up Garami with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Keller swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Garami throws out a loose jab but Keller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keller blocks a jab.#TD2#
Garami feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Garami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Garami trying to control but Keller is working from the bottom.
Keller is looking to stand back up but Garami counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Keller.
Garami is looking to take a break and control but Keller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keller pushes Garami off looking to stand but Garami dives back in and keeps control.
Keller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garami on the ground.
Garami not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Garami thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Keller's head.
Keller tries to roll over but Garami keeps him under control.
Keller wants to get back to full guard but Garami has passed into side control.
Keller is trying to escape the position but Garami is controlling the position.
The ground and pound from Garami seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Garami is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Keller is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Keller is looking for a sweep.
Keller is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Garami has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Garami is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Keller knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Garami throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garami wants to lay and pray for a moment but Keller keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keller is trying to work for a sweep but Garami has mounted him!
Keller is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Garami is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Keller has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Keller!
Keller is looking to work some ground and pound but Garami has wrist control.
Keller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Keller is posturing up here but Garami has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Keller tries to roll out but it's too tight and Keller has to tap! Slick submission there by Garami!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ashi Garami! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 9
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Retsu misses with a straight left.
Retsu throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox throws a big counter combination but Retsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Retsu slips a jab and a cross from Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Retsu defends it nicely.
Retsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Retsu finds it's way through Wilcox's defenses.
Retsu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilcox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Retsu.
Retsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Retsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Retsu throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Wilcox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Retsu actively working from the bottom here.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox thows a huge punch but Retsu dodges it nicely.
Retsu missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilcox working Retsu over with strikes.
Wilcox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Retsu strikes from the bottom but Wilcox uses the opportunity to move to side control.
#T2#
Wilcox trying to control the position but Retsu is working away.
Wilcox throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Retsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilcox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Retsu trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilcox connects with a nice short shot to Retsu's temple.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Retsu wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilcox. #T3#
Retsu is looking to improve his position.
Retsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilcox trying to control but Retsu is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Retsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilcox stops Retsu from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Retsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Retsu tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face 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.
Retsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilcox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Retsu throws a push kick but Wilcox slaps the foot to one side.
Wilcox checks a low kick from Retsu.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retsu is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Retsu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Retsu.
Wilcox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Retsu looks winded!
Wilcox looks for a takedown but Retsu sprawls well.
Retsu wants to land a leg kick but Wilcox is out of range.
Retsu throws a push kick but Wilcox slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eishuu Retsu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Wilcox has closed the distance and engaged Retsu in a clinch.
Wilcox prevents Retsu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Retsu.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
Retsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Retsu throws a low kick but Wilcox avoids it.
Wilcox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No joy there for Retsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Retsu tries to work over Wilcox's front leg with a kick but Wilcox checks it.
Retsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Retsu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilcox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Retsu scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in but Retsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Retsu throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
A head kick by Retsu misses
and Wilcox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Retsu is breathing heavily.
Wilcox works the jab nicely.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Retsu. No joy for Wilcox on that attempt.
Retsu with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Retsu tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Retsu throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilcox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilcox moves out of range as Retsu throws a body kick.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Retsu's head but Retsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Retsu throws a nice head kick!
Retsu throws a body kick that misses.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Retsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilcox goes for a double leg but Retsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Retsu continues to drive forward.
Wilcox wants to take the fight to the mat but Retsu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Retsu.
#BC2#
Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilcox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Retsu.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
Wilcox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wilcox ducks under a wild hook from Retsu.#TD#
Wilcox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Retsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Retsu's guard now, I'm sure.
Retsu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilcox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T3#
Retsu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Retsu looks for the body kick but Wilcox saw that one coming.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Retsu thows a leg kick but Wilcox checks it
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
Retsu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retsu is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Retsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilcox dives in and grabs Retsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Retsu pushes down on Wilcox's head and hops out.
Wilcox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Retsu circles away.
Retsu throws a wild body kick that Wilcox sees coming a mile off.
Retsu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wilcox.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Retsu.
#T4#
Retsu misses with a body shot
and Retsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Retsu tries to sprawl but Wilcox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilcox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilcox throwing shots but Retsu is blocking nicely.
Retsu wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Retsu wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eishuu Retsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Retsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eishuu Retsu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Retsu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilcox's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Retsu.
Retsu defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. Retsu tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Retsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Wilcox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Retsu throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Retsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Retsu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#T1#
Retsu stuffs the takedown.
Wilcox looks to land a combination but Retsu avoids it well.
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Retsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Retsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilcox was well out of range. Poor timing from Retsu.
Wilcox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Retsu throws out the jab.
Retsu throws a solid leg kick but Wilcox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Retsu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Retsu.
Retsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilcox.#T2#
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Retsu.
Wilcox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Retsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Retsu.
Retsu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilcox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Wilcox is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Wilcox closes the distance and pushes Retsu back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Retsu manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilcox.
Retsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilcox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Retsu keeps control of Wilcox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Wilcox is working for takedown but Retsu is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Retsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Retsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilcox.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Retsu. Wilcox shrugs it off though.
Retsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu throws a right hand that misses
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Retsu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilcox or perhaps it was just good defense by Retsu, which made it look bad.
Retsu tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Wilcox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilcox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Retsu.
Retsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Retsu loads up on a big right hand but Wilcox slips the punch.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Retsu.
Judah Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eishuu Retsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Retsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eishuu Retsu! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Guerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Guerra doesn't manage to clinch there - Polamalu circles away.
Polamalu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Guerra is looking to land body kicks.
Polamalu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Estevon Guerra has been cut.
Guerra tries to clinch there but Polamalu circles away.
A jab lands there for Guerra.
Guerra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Polamalu counters with a leg kick.
Guerra takes one to the chin there.
Guerra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polamalu throws a hook but Guerra blocks it.
Guerra takes a swing at Polamalu's ribcage but misses.
Guerra defending well as Polamalu loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Polamalu slips a jab and a cross from Guerra.
Polamalu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Polamalu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Guerra tries to keep at a distance but Polamalu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Guerra misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polamalu blocks a body shot from Guerra.
Guerra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Guerra misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Polamalu fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Guerra.
Polamalu lands a shoulder strike.
Polamalu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Polamalu fails to land.
Polamalu working aggressively here.
Polamalu digs a right hand into Guerra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Guerra's gas tank.
Polamalu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Guerra tries a body shot but Polamalu blocks it.
Polamalu missing with knees to the body.
Guerra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polamalu lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polamalu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.#T2#
Polamalu has a couple of punches blocked by Guerra.
Polamalu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Guerra misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Polamalu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerra.
Polamalu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polamalu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
Polamalu lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Guerra.
Guerra content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Polamalu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polamalu lands a nice knee to the body.
Polamalu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guerra misses with the head strike.
Polamalu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polamalu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
Polamalu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Polamalu misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polamalu. #T3#
Polamalu blocks an uppercut.
Polamalu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guerra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Guerra avoiding damage as Polamalu throws knees to the body.
Polamalu scores with a shot to the side of Guerra's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polamalu.
Polamalu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
Polamalu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Polamalu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Polamalu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
A short right from Guerra on the inside.
Guerra scores with a shot to the side of Polamalu's head.
Guerra takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polamalu tries to work over Guerra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Polamalu fails to land.
Guerra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polamalu.
Polamalu tries to throw a body punch but Guerra avoids it by throwing Polamalu back against the cage.
Guerra landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4#
Polamalu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guerra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polamalu blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Polamalu.
Polamalu lands a knee to the body.
Guerra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polamalu gets through Guerra's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polamalu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guerra misses with a knee to the head.
Guerra looks winded!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polamalu.
Polamalu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Guerra.
Guerra misses with the head strike.
Polamalu lands a nice knee to the body.
Polamalu scores with a shot to the side of Guerra's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polamalu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Guerra blocks it with crossed arms.
Polamalu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Guerra misses with a punch on the inside.
Polamalu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Guerra avoids it.
Polamalu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Polamalu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Estevon Guerra's cut.
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.#R2#
Guerra steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Polamalu. That one must have hurt.
Polamalu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polamalu slips a straight right by Guerra.
Polamalu thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guerra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guerra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polamalu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guerra.
Polamalu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guerra.
Polamalu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guerra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guerra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polamalu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It appears Polamalu was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polamalu missing with a left hand there. Guerra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guerra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Guerra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guerra lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polamalu at a distance.
Estevon Guerra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Guerra walks into a straight right hand from Polamalu.
Polamalu misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Polamalu clinches.
Guerra throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Polamalu.
Polamalu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polamalu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Guerra or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Polamalu.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
Polamalu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Guerra throws a punch but it's blocked by Polamalu.
Polamalu misses with some punches.
Guerra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polamalu backwards.
Polamalu tries to land knees in the clinch but Guerra avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polamalu.
Polamalu blocking some punches.
Polamalu lands a nice knee to the body.
Guerra blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
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!
Polamalu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polamalu misses with a body punch.
Polamalu tries to throw a body punch but Guerra avoids it by throwing Polamalu back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Polamalu obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polamalu.
Polamalu scores with a shoulder strike.
Polamalu working aggressively here.
Guerra tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Polamalu - that landed with a thud.
Polamalu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Guerra throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polamalu blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Polamalu.
Polamalu works on Guerra's body with a couple of short punches.
Polamalu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Polamalu.
Polamalu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Polamalu scores with a hook to the body.
Polamalu lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Polamalu.
Polamalu landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Guerra is rocked!
Polamalu lands with a light punch inside.
Guerra is still on wobbly legs! Can Polamalu finish him?
Polamalu lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Guerra to his knees! Polamalu keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rod Polamalu!
During a confident post fight interview, Rod Polamalu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Raffington throws a hook to the side of Guerra's head but Guerra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Guerra seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Guerra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raffington avoids the body shot from Guerra.
We've been informed that Raffington has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Guerra slips a straight right by Raffington.
Guerra thinks about countering with a head kick.
Guerra misses with a wild body shot.
Raffington looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guerra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Guerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Guerra avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Guerra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Raffington.
Guerra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No joy there for Guerra, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Guerra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raffington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1##CL#
Guerra darts in and clinches Raffington up against the cage.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Guerra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Guerra.
Raffington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Raffington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Guerra lands with a right to the head.
Raffington misses with a punch to the body.
Guerra effectively controlling the action here.
Guerra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Guerra misses with a punch on the inside.
Raffington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raffington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guerra backwards.
Guerra lands a body shot. #T2#
Guerra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Raffington takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerra.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerra throws a punch but it's blocked by Raffington.
A shot in the inside from Guerra.
Guerra landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Raffington can't break the clinch.
Guerra lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Raffington pushes Guerra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Guerra works on Raffington's body with a couple of short punches.
Raffington looks winded!
Guerra scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Raffington misses with a body punch.
Guerra lands a nice shot to the body.
Guerra digs a right hand underneath Raffington's ribcage. Raffington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Guerra.
Guerra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T3#
Raffington is trying to break the clinch but Guerra has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guerra.
Guerra scores with a shot to the side of Raffington's head.
Guerra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raffington wants to break free but Guerra has control.
Guerra lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Guerra lands a left hand that snaps the head of Raffington backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Guerra.
Raffington tries to circle away but Guerra has him pinned against the cage.
Guerra blocks an uppercut.
Guerra stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2#
Raffington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raffington.
Guerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Raffington off the cage and back into range.
Guerra throws a body shot but no joy.
Raffington walks into a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Guerra drops Raffington with a beautiful combination! Raffington stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Guerra is looking for the KO!#ROC#Raffington is rocked!#CL#
Guerra pushes Raffington up against the cage in a clinch.
Raffington is still on wobbly legs! Can Guerra finish him?
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Guerra lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Raffington tries a body shot but Guerra blocks it.
Raffington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guerra pushes Raffington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Guerra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Guerra takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Guerra prevents a body shot from Raffington.
Guerra scores with a shoulder strike.
Guerra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guerra pushes Raffington against the cage. Guerra is working some dirty boxing. Guerra pushes off with a quick right hook! Raffington goes down! Raffington tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Guerra moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Estevon Guerra!
During a confident post fight interview, Estevon Guerra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Wilcox throws a jab when PNess was well out of range.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but PNess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox wants to clinch up but PNess keeps it at a distance.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilcox.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts PNess as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Wilcox drives through and clinches with PNess against the cage.
#T1#
PNess is defending well against a takedown attempt.
PNess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilcox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilcox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but PNess avoids it really well and circles away.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
PNess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
PNess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown but PNess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilcox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
PNess avoids the body shot from Wilcox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by PNess.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but PNess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL#
Wilcox takes the fight into the clinch.
PNess stops a takedown attempt from Wilcox.
#BC#
Wilcox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox fails to land the takedown.
PNess feints the counter takedown.
Wilcox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by PNess.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.#T4#
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox misses with a double jab.
Wilcox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around PNess's waist but PNess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilcox off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox looks for a takedown but PNess sprawls well.
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 Judah Wilcox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Wilcox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PNess swivels and escapes.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
PNess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but PNess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilcox scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots for a takedown but PNess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Harry PNess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilcox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. PNess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilcox.
PNess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
PNess gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by PNess.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.#T2#
Wilcox has a takedown stuffed.
Wilcox looks for a takedown but PNess sprawls well.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox has a takedown stuffed.
PNess slips under a jab from Wilcox.#T3#
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says PNess as he avoids it easily.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PNess swivels and escapes.
PNess feints the counter takedown.
Wilcox tries to clinch but PNess is having none of it.
Wilcox throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Wilcox instigates a clinch.
Wilcox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilcox. #T4#
PNess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilcox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilcox tries to clinch up.
And PNess tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilcox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilcox dives in for a single leg takedown but PNess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wilcox fails to land.
Wilcox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. PNess fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox throws a lazy right hand but PNess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. PNess tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. PNess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Judah Wilcox dominated that second round.
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#
Wilcox tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and PNess counters with a takedown into side control.
Wilcox explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wilcox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilcox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PNess tries to avoid it but Wilcox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PNess to the ground. PNess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilcox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PNess tries to avoid it but Wilcox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PNess to the ground. PNess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Wilcox throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and PNess counters with a shoot takedown. Wilcox fights it but they end up in guard. #ES#
Wilcox pushes PNess off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by PNess.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilcox is looking to clinch.
Wilcox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by PNess.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilcox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PNess pinned against the cage. PNess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Wilcox goes for a double leg but PNess avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as PNess continues to drive forward.
PNess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilcox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
PNess is looking for a takedown.
Wilcox wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Wilcox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PNess misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Wilcox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PNess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilcox pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
PNess drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilcox pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Wilcox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PNess's guard.
Wilcox stopping the sweep attempt from PNess.
Wilcox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilcox trying to control but PNess is working from the bottom.
PNess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
PNess can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilcox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilcox trying to control from half guard but PNess is working away.
Wilcox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed PNess's head.
PNess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilcox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilcox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PNess can do to turn this around?
PNess is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Wilcox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilcox, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Wilcox! |
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