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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1# Garrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kurth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Garrison throws a combination. Kurth tries to block but a couple of punches get through. A solid body kick from Garrison. Alessandro Garrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A low kick lands for Garrison.
Garrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Kurth is just out of range. Garrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurth.
Kurth is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Garrison goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Kurth takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Garrison misses with a hook to the body
letting Kurth counter with a right hand. Garrison scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Garrison throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL# Kurth drives through and clinches with Garrison against the cage.
Kurth gets through Garrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A hook to the body from Kurth.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kurth avoids it. Kurth tries a body shot but Garrison blocks it.
#T1# Garrison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kurths head. Garrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Kurth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kurth lands a head shot. Garrison throws a jab when Kurth was well out of range. Garrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurth moves away. Kurth slips under a jab. Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A little feinted left hand from Kurth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A head kick from Garrison lands but Kurth takes it in his stride. We've been told by Kurth's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Garrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Garrison misses with a kick to the body and Kurth counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Garrison falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yilmaz Kurth! In his post fight interview, Yilmaz Kurth started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2025 |
#R1# Durand Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT#It looks like Bryan Snyder has been cut. Snyder looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL# Durand Jr clinches up against the cage. Durand Jr prevents a body shot from Snyder. Durand Jr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away. Durand Jr lands an elbow inside. Durand Jr controlling the action here for a moment.
Snyder wants to stall.
Snyder takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Durand Jr. Durand Jr comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC#Snyder is rocked!#BC# Durand Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Snyder is still on wobbly legs! Can Durand Jr finish him? Durand Jr fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Snyder square on the jaw! Damn, Snyder is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacques Durand Jr! A victorious Jacques Durand Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2025 |
#R1# Mccann dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mccann misses with a wild body shot. Mccann scores with a hook to the body. Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Mccann connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Giovanni Santos has been cut. We've been told by Mccann's head coaches at Stormcrow Centre that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Mccann cracks Santos with an open hand slap. Santos moves out of range of the strikes. Santos throws a counter combo.#CL# Mccann takes the fight into the clinch. Santos tries to break the clinch but Mccann is controlling the position. Mccann scores with a nice hook to the head. Mccann misses with a punch on the inside.
Mccann lands on the inside with an uppercut. Mccann blocks a body shot from Santos. Mccann makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Santos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Santos looks winded! Santos tries to break free but Mccann pushes him back against the cage. Mccann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards. #ROC#Santos is rocked!#BC# Mccann breaks the clinch.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Mccann finish him? Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Mccann lands a nice shot to the body.
Mccann lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Colton Mccann! Colton Mccann was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2025 |
#R1# King tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily and Ruiz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Ruiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. King fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ruiz is looking for a counter combo. Ruiz keeps the fight on the outside. Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Ruiz lands with a slapping head kick. Ruiz feints and then cracks King's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow King down. King tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt King or not. Ruiz scores with a hook to the body. King trying to control the position but instead, Ruiz has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the cage. Ruiz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has King in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. King looks winded!#T1##BC# Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body kick there by Ruiz. King with a poor takedown and Ruiz counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt. Jordan Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul King. A good leg kick by Ruiz. Ruiz with a body punch. A glancing blow. King tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand. King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL# Ruiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruiz looking to throw knees to the head but King is blocking nicely.
Ruiz scores with a knee to the head.
#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ruiz misses with a knee to the head. Ruiz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
King takes a knee to the side of the body. Ruiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
King takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC# Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ruiz.
Ruiz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. King eats them both and turns towards Ruiz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD# Ruiz lands a big head kick that sends King tumbling to the mat! Ruiz takes a step backwards and waves King back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#King is rocked! The fighters circle, before Ruiz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into King's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Ruiz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jordan Ruiz! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1# Serra lands a lovely overhand right. Serra looks to throw the jab but Snyder is out of range. Serra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snyder.
Serra comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A swing and a miss from Serra. Snyder throws a head kick but Serra moves out of range.
Snyder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Snyder swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Serra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder staying out of range there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Snyder misses with a wild combination.
Snyder steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra. Serra throws a hook but Snyder blocks it. Snyder staying out of range there.#T1# Snyder moves away from the strike by Serra. Snyder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Serra missing with a left hand there. Snyder was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Serra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Serra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serra jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snyder staying out of range there.#CL2# Snyder has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Snyder breaks the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Snyder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Snyder tries to throw a body punch but Serra avoids it by throwing Snyder back against the cage. Serra swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snyder wants to break the clinch but can't.
Serra tries to work over Snyder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2# Serra tries to work over Snyder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Serra lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A hook to the body from Serra.
Serra misses with a punch to the body.
Serra is working Snyder over against the cage. 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! A short right hand to the side of the head by Serra. Serra pushes Snyder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Serra lands a body shot. Serra works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snyder looks winded! Serra lands a nice shot to the body. Serra scores with a nice hook to the head. Serra presses Snyder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Serra jumps guard but Snyder stands there with Serra around his waist. Serra gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Serra. Serra lands a body shot. Serra throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A right hand to the body from Serra.
Serra lands with a short shot to the head. A short uppercut from Serra. Serra lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Serra scores with a shot to the side of Snyder's head. #T3# Serra is working Snyder over against the cage. Serra on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Serra lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A short body shot lands from Serra as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Serra.
A hook to the body from Serra.
Serra scores with a hook to the body. Serra lands a body shot. Serra throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snyders head. Nice body punch from Serra - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Serra. Still in the clinch, Serra scores with a nice short uppercut. A short uppercut from Serra. Serra is leaning against Snyder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A hook to the body from Serra.
Serra tries to pull guard but Snyder holds him up against the cage and eventually Serra drops back down to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Serra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Serra's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Serra duly obliges. Snyder avoids the body shot from Serra.
#T4# Serra dodges the punch combination from Snyder.
Snyder takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch combination from Snyder misses. Serra throws an overhand right that lands on Snyder's shoulder, as Snyder tries to avoid the shot. Despite the aggression on Snyder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Snyder uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra. As Serra backs off Snyder throws a huge counter combo but Serra manages to avoid it all. Serra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Serra seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Snyder rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serra moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Snyder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Serra throws a shot from downtown. Snyder moves away and avoids it. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Some wild striking there from Snyder.
Snyder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Serra dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Snyder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Serra scores with a nice right hand.
Snyder misses with a wild combination.
Snyder throws a low kick but it's checked well by Serra. Serra cracks Snyder with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A left lands for Serra.#ROC#Snyder is rocked! Serra throws an overhand right that drops Snyder like a sack of potatoes! Serra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Serra! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2025 |
#R1# Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges. Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Makhachev. Makhachev gets slowly back to his feet. A combination from Makhachev does no damage. Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Santos connects with a looping right hand.
A nice combination there by Santos.
#CL2# Santos moves into the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makhachev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos is looking to slow Makhachev down with leg kicks. #CL2# Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Makhachev takes a knee right on the jaw!
Makhachev tries to circle away but Santos has him pinned against the cage. We've been hearing reports that Makhachev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1# Santos landing knees to the head.
Nice elbow from Santos. #BC2# Santos breaks the clinch.
Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Makhachev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Giovanni Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Makhachev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Makhachev ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Makhachev is breathing heavily.#BC2# Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Santos rushes Makhachev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2# Santos breaks from the clinch.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2# Santos clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Santos takes the fight into the clinch. Knees to the body from Santos.
#T2# Santos lands an elbow that stopped Makhachev in his tracks for a moment. Santos lands a damaging elbow. #BC2# Santos manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A hook to the body from Santos.
#BC2# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Santos with a knee to the head.
#ROC2#Makhachev is rocked! Makhachev takes an elbow to the forehead. Oh Makhachev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Santos lands a nice knee to the body. Clinched against the cage, Santos lands a big elbow that drops Makhachev! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Makhachev is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Santos! In defeat, Islam Makhachev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wanna thank my opponent for fighting me and I can't wait to fight you again brother'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# King misses with a double jab.
King just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRuiz. Ruiz scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL# Ruiz takes the fight into the clinch. King has had enough of the clinch but Ruiz keeps him there for the moment. King looking for a takedown. Ruiz misses with a knee strike.
Ruiz connects with a knee to the head.
#BC# Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ruiz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Ruiz drives through and clinches with King against the cage.
Ruiz scores with a hook to the body. King looks winded! Ruiz connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Abdul King has been cut.#T1# King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruiz to keep the fight standing. Jordan Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul King. Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruiz lands a good knee to the midsection. King won't want to take too many of those. Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ruiz lands a knee to the body.
Ruiz misses with a knee strike.
#BC# Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruiz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CL# Ruiz closes the distance and clinches.#BC# Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Ruiz closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Ruiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC# Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2##CL# Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#King is rocked! Ruiz rushes King and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! King is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Ruiz piles on the pressure and King crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Ruiz! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 146
Date: Mar 29, 2025 |
#R1# Paramount looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Paramount as he connects with a hook. Paramount getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Paramount looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Paramount lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santos circles away quickly and effectively. Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here. Paramount takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses. A chopping leg kick lands by Paramount. Errol Paramount seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Santos tries to clinch but Paramount moves away enabling Paramount to counter with a crisp jab. Paramount lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Paramount throws a jab when Santos was well out of range. Paramount throws a low kick but Santos avoids it. Paramount connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Paramount digs a good hook to Santos's body.
#T1# Paramount with a hook. Paramount throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paramount manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Paramount seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Santos wants to clinch up but Paramount keeps it at a distance. Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Paramount backs up against the cage.
Paramount lands with an overhand left. Paramount avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Giovanni Santos has been cut. No joy there for Paramount, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paramount feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Paramount misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a two punch combo. Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Paramount misses the jab. Santos moves out of range of the strikes. Despite the aggression on Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Paramount lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Paramount looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely. Santos slips under a jab from Paramount. Paramount misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely. Paramount with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Paramount with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3##CL2# Santos has Paramount up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Paramount is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Paramount misses the body punch and Santos counters with a straight right hand. The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Santos closes the distance looking to clinch and Paramount counters with a lovely shot to the body. A combination from Paramount does no damage. Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paramount swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4# Santos avoids the head kick by Paramount.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body and Paramount counters with a one-two to the body. Paramount wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Paramount throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2# Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Paramount avoids the damage to the body. #BC2# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos takes a shot right to the bread basket. Paramount connects with a jab. Nice shot by Paramount. Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paramount counters with a nice leg kick. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Errol Paramount dominated that round. The cut man is working on Giovanni Santos's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Paramount misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos wants to clinch up but Paramount keeps it at a distance. A solid leg kick lands there for Paramount.
Paramount lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Paramount loads up on a big right hand but Santos slips the punch. Giovanni Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Paramount cracks Santos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Paramount misses with the combination.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Paramount missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. As Paramount backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Paramount manages to avoid it all. Santos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Paramount manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Paramount throws a big shot that misses.#T1# Paramount feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Paramount misses the shot to the body. Paramount tries to work over Santos's front leg with a kick but Santos checks it. Santos is looking to clinch. Santos wants to clinch. Paramount throws a body shot but no joy. Paramount jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well. Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab. Paramount throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. As Paramount backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Paramount manages to avoid it all.#T2# Paramount scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Good leg kick by Paramount. Paramount looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range. As Paramount backs off Santos throws a huge counter combo but Paramount manages to avoid it all.#CL2# Santos closes the distance and clinches. Paramount lands on the inside with an uppercut. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Santos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2# Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Paramount finds it's way through Santos's defenses. Errol Paramount is winning the standup battle so far. Paramount ducks under a wild hook from Santos. Paramount looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range. Santos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3# Paramount throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range. Paramount keeps the fight on the outside. Santos wants to clinch.#CL2# Santos clinches up against the cage.#BC2# Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Santos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2# Santos drives through and clinches with Paramount against the cage.
Santos landing knees to the head.
#T4##BC# Paramount pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Paramount misses with an uppercut. Paramount is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around? Decent striking displayed by Paramount there. Santos wants to clinch up but Paramount keeps it at a distance. Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Santos defending well as Paramount loads up on a big left hand. Santos fails in his attempt to clinch. Paramount swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos. Paramount throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it. #CL2# Santos closes the distance and pushes Paramount back into the cage. 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! Paramount working some nice short punches in the clinch. Paramount scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Errol Paramount dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Giovanni Santos's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Paramount throws a hook but Santos blocks it. Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paramount lands with a thumping leg kick.
#CL2# Santos has closed the distance and engaged Paramount in a clinch.
Paramount is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC# Paramount breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Santos rushes Paramount and presses him up against the cage. Paramount digs a right hand underneath Santos's ribcage. Santos let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2# Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1# Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paramount to score with a decent uppercut. Paramount throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A punch combination from Paramount misses. Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Paramount getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Paramount avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paramount is looking to counter with head kicks. Santos ducks under a wild hook from Paramount. Paramount jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#ROC#Santos is rocked! Paramount cracks Santos with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Santos falls to his knees and Paramount doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Errol Paramount! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 30
Date: Mar 26, 2025 |
#R1# Canasta avoids the head kick by Ruiz.
Ruiz takes a swing at Canasta's ribcage but misses. Canasta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruiz backs up against the cage.
Canasta checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Sam Canasta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Canasta cracks Ruiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Ruiz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Canasta lands a jab to the nose.#CL2# Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
Ruiz misses with a body punch.
#BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Ruiz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ruiz avoids the head kick by Canasta.
#CL2# Ruiz clinches up with Canasta and pushes him back against the cage. Canasta working hard to break the clinch. Ruiz tries a knee to the head but Canasta blocks it.
#BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Canasta. As Canasta backs off Ruiz throws a huge counter combo but Canasta manages to avoid it all. Ruiz tries to land a leg kick but Canasta saw it coming and moves away.
Canasta misses with a double jab
and Ruiz counters with a nice body shot. Canasta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1# Canasta cracks Ruiz with a right hand to the side of the head. Canasta scores with a three punch combo!
Canasta misses with a hook
and Ruiz counters with an inside leg kick. Canasta lands a jab.#ROC#Ruiz is rocked! Canasta scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Canasta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruiz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Canasta scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Ruiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Canasta finish him? Canasta pounces like a tiger and cracks Ruiz with a vicious hook! Ruiz is down but not out! Canasta follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sam Canasta! Sam Canasta 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 144
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Snyder. Snyder takes a shot right to the bread basket. Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snyder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crab throws a series of punches but Snyder moves out of range. Despite the aggression on Snyder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL# Crab has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Snyder breaks the clinch.
Crab throws a right hand that Snyder ducks under and follows up with a left that Snyder also avoids with ease. Crab dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Snyder. That did some damage! Snyder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crab. #CL# Crab closes the distance and clinches. Crab lands a shoulder strike. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Snyder wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Snyder is trying to break free. Crab working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Snyder checks a leg kick.#T1# Snyder misses with a low kick. Crab jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Crab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Snyder throws a combination that misses and Crab counters with a body kick. Snyder checks a low kick from Crab. Snyder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Crab on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Crab punishes Snyder's body with a nice straight punch. Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snyder. Snyder circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Snyder fails in his attempt to clinch. Snyder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snyder throws a series of punches but Crab moves out of range. Crab scores with a head kick. Snyder tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A punch combination from Snyder misses. Crab misses with a wild body shot. #T2# Snyder has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crab. Crab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snyder.
This has been an exciting period of action! Snyder tries to bum rush Crab with a series of wild strikes but Crab uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Snyder on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Crab throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Crab scores with a kick to the body.
Snyder looks winded! That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Snyder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Crab - the referee stops the clock and Snyder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Crab. Snyder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL# Snyder gets tackled into the cage by Crab. Crab maintains the clinch. Crab keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away. Crab throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snyders head. Crab pushes Snyder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Crab lands a right hand. #ROC#Snyder is rocked! Crab working the clinch nicely. Snyder is working for position but Crab cracks him with a big knee to the head! Snyder crumples up against the cage and Crab lands two more shots before the ref can save Snyder! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). King Crab! King Crab seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 27
Date: Mar 05, 2025 |
#R1# Law with a poor takedown and Ruiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Law wants to clinch up but Ruiz keeps it at a distance. It looked like Ruiz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Law. Ruiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ruiz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2# Law decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Ruiz wants to stand back up but Law manages to pass into side control.
Law staying calm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law working away. Ruiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2# Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ruiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SU2# Law stands up. Ruiz connects with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick from Ruiz, right into the meat of the thigh.
Law moves in looking to clinch but Ruiz pushes him off. Law tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily and Ruiz counters with a straight right hand. Jordan Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Law.#T2# Ruiz throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Law misses with a takedown attempt and Ruiz counters with a leg kick. Law with a poor takedown and Ruiz counters with an inside leg kick. Ruiz scores with a head kick. Law tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A nice leg kick lands there from Ruiz. Law shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense. Ruiz throws a counter high kick but Law was just alert enough to avoid it. Ruiz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Law looks winded! Law gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ruiz. Law takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Law is rocked! Ruiz circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Law drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Ruiz follows Law to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Ruiz! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 139
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1# Petric misses with a wild body shot. Snyder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Petric misses with a wild body shot. A punch combination from Snyder misses. Petric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Petric lands a jab to the head.
Snyder slips under a jab. Snyder moves out of range of the strikes. Some wild striking there from Snyder.
Snyder misses with the combination.
Petric let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Petric throws a jab but it's blocked by Snyder. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Petric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Some wild striking there from Snyder.
Snyder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Snyder tries to break the clinch but Petric is controlling the position. #T1# Petric lands a shoulder strike. Snyder can't find room to land a body shot as Petric controls the action.
Petric misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petric makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Petric creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Petric misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petric works on Snyder's body with a couple of short punches. A right handed body shot lands from Petric.
Petric keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Petric pushes Snyder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Snyder is breathing heavily. Petric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Petric tries to throw a body punch but Snyder avoids it by throwing Petric back against the cage. Snyder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petric lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Petric lands a left hand.
Petric throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Petric is leaning against Snyder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Petric scores with a hook to the body. Petric working some nice short punches in the clinch. Petric lands a body punch. Petric lands with a short head shot on the inside. Petric lands a nice shot to the body. #T2# Petric pushes Snyder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Petric throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Petric cracks Snyder with a nice body shot. Snyder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A nice right hand lands inside from Petric. A hook to the body from Petric.
Petric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snyders head. Petric lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Snyder backwards. Petric lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Snyder backwards. Petric pushes Snyder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Petric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Snyders head. #ROC2#Snyder is rocked! Petric dips a shoulder and cracks Snyder with a mighty uppercut! Snyder falls back against the cage and Petric unloads with a barrage of strikes! Snyder is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Petric screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Petric! An out of breath Marko Petric thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 22
Date: Jan 29, 2025 |
#R1# Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Crab misses and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos drops his hands momentarily and Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Crab fails in his attempt to clinch. Santos wants to clinch up but Crab keeps it at a distance. Santos moves out of range of the strikes. A countering left hand to the body from Santos misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Santos has managed to clinch.
Crab dodges an elbow strike from Santos.
Crab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards. Crab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crab lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2# Santos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Crab fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T1# Crab moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Crab swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Santos counter with a right hand. King Crab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A head kick misses from Crab. #CL2# Santos closes the distance and clinches. Crab landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crab using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santos has had enough of the clinch but Crab keeps him there for the moment. A right handed body shot lands from Crab.
Santos takes a shot to the head. Crab throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crab lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#It looks like Giovanni Santos has been cut. Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos looks winded! Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. This has been an exciting period of action! Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Santos misses with a knee to the head. #T2##BC2# Santos manages to break the clinch.
Crab scores with a body shot.
Crab thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Santos if he has to take too many more of those.
Crab connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off. Crab chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crab chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Crab. Crab lands a nice leg kick that just misses Santos's sensitive parts. Crab changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. A nice inside leg kick there by Crab. That's going to slow Santos down. #T3# Crab checks the leg kick. Crab turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Crab throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well. Crab looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away. Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Crab bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2# Santos closes the distance and clinches. Santos tries to break the clinch but Crab is controlling the position. Crab lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short left from Crab. Crab scores with a shot to the side of Santos's head. Crab with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crab keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos's efforts to push away. Still in the clinch, Crab scores with a nice short uppercut. You can see that Santos has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T4# Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Crab with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santos can't find room to land a body shot as Crab controls the action.
Santos wants to break free but Crab has control.
Crab blocks an elbow strike from Santos.
Good body shot from Crab.
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!#BC2# Santos manages to break the clinch.
Crab pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Crab. Beautiful body shot. Crab misses with the combination.
Crab lands a right hook to the body.
Crab throws a chopping leg kick but Santos manages to avoid taking any serious damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Crab dominated that round. The cut man is working on Giovanni Santos's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Crab tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL# Crab rushes Santos and presses him up against the cage. Crab tries to land a knee to the head but Santos blocks with his arms.
Crab landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Santos in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Santos misses with a knee strike.
Santos takes a shot to the head. Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Santos is trying to force a seperation but Crab has the dominant position. Crab keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crab lands a knee to the head.
#KD# Crab drops Santos with a big knee straight up the middle! Santos is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Santos is rocked! Santos is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Crab shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Santos takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Crab sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Santos bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Crab! An out of breath King Crab thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 137
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# Max takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Max throws a shot from downtown. Ruiz moves away and avoids it.#CL2# Max darts in and clinches Ruiz up against the cage. A shot in the inside from Max. Max lands a nice shot to the body. Ruiz misses with a knee to the head. Max lands a nice uppercut. Max lands a hook that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards. A knee to the head by Ruiz.
Max lands with a right to the head. Max lands with a right to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ruiz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Max.
Good body shot from Max.
Max lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ruiz is breathing heavily. Max makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Max is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Ruiz is trying to push Max away but Max has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Max is stalling here.
Ruiz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Max is stalling here.
Max's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Max's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1# Max throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruizs head. Max lands a body punch in the clinch. Max scores with a nice hook to the head. Ruiz has had enough of the clinch but Max keeps him there for the moment. Ruiz looking to throw knees to the head but Max is blocking nicely.
Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruiz is trying to break free. A short body shot lands from Max as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Max.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Max lands a nice knee to the body. A bit of stalling here from Max.
Max stalling against the cage.
Max has Ruiz pushed against the cage. Max lands a body shot in the clinch.
Max works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2# Max lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Max avoiding damage.
Max lands a shot to the body. Max keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruiz's efforts to push away. Max lands a shot to the body. Max controlling the action here for a moment.
Max lands a hook to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Max.
Max lands a right hand. A nice right hand lands inside from Max. Still in the clinch, Max scores with a nice short uppercut. Max stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Max. Stalling in the clinch from Max.
A body shot lands from Max.
A short right from Max on the inside. #T3# Max lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards. #ROC2#Ruiz is rocked! Max softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Max lands a hook to the side of the head. Max creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Ruiz's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Ruiz drops to his knees and Max pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freaky Max! |
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Event:
FCL 72 - Pike vs Sarinnen
Date: Jan 11, 2025 |
#R1# Marsh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Garrison throws a head kick but Marsh moves out of range.
Marsh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Garrison is looking to clinch. A little jabbing left from Marsh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily. Garrison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Garrison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Garrison is looking to clinch. Marsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garrison swats him away and circles back towards the center. Garrison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garrison goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A slow jab from Marsh misses its intended target. Garrison is looking to counter the offense by Marsh and move into the clinch. Garrison takes a swing at Marsh's ribcage but misses. Marsh is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and Marsh moves out of range easily. This has been an exciting period of action! Garrison scores with a head kick. Marsh tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Garrison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL# Garrison rushes Marsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Marsh lands a nice uppercut.#T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsh. Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marsh is defending well for now. Marsh gets through Garrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Marsh gets through Garrison's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Garrison is rocked! Marsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Garrison lands a knee to the head.
Marsh blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Marsh misses with the head strike.
Garrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marsh lands with a short head shot on the inside. Garrison tries to land a knee to the head but Marsh blocks with his arms.
#BC2# Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsh misses with a hook. Garrison ducked under it nicely. #CL2# Marsh clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marsh. A hook to the body from Marsh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Marsh leaning his opponent against the cage. Marsh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2# Marsh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Marsh throws an elbow that misses.
Marsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Marsh has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Garrison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marsh can turn it around.#BC2# Marsh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marsh moves into range and connects with a jab. Oh Garrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Garrison throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Garrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsh. Marsh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garrison throws the kick towards the body but Marsh avoids it. Marsh batters Garrison with a massive right followed by a huge left! Garrison is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Marsh lands a final crushing right hand to drop Garrison to the mat with a gruesome thud! Marsh is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Marsh! |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 17
Date: Dec 25, 2024 |
#R1# Dukes misses with a takedown attempt and Snyder counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt. Dukes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Snyder avoids it really well and circles away. Snyder works over Dukes's head and body with a nice combination. Snyder lands a two punch combo.
Dukes misses with a head kick.
Snyder looks to land a combination. Dukes sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Snyder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Snyder lands a jab-cross combination. Snyder scores with a leg kick.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder fails to land with a series of punches.
Dukes is looking to chop away at Snyder's legs. #T1# No joy there for Snyder, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dukes unleashes a big counter combination but Snyder bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Dukes fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bryan Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dukes. Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dukes throws a combination. Snyder tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Snyder throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dukes misses with a two punch combination.
Dukes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snyder. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dukes. As Dukes looks to move away, Snyder throws a big counter combo but Dukes just gets out of the way.#CL2# Dukes moves into the clinch. Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Snyder lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dukes lands a hook that snaps the head of Snyder backwards. Snyder pushes Dukes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Snyder is trying to break free. Snyder has had enough of the clinch but Dukes keeps him there for the moment.#T2# Dukes looking to stall.
Dukes is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Snyder is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Dukes tries to work over Snyder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dukes can't break the clinch.
Dukes tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Snyder.
Snyder lands with a short shot to the head. Snyder landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dukes looks winded!#BC# Snyder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Snyder scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snyder. Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T3# A right-left combo lands from Snyder. #ROC#Dukes is rocked! Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dukes paws at him with a jab and circles away. Snyder throws a series of strikes that have Dukes backpedaling.
Dukes is still on wobbly legs! Can Snyder finish him? Snyder throws a combination. Dukes tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Dukes dodges the punch combination from Snyder.
Snyder misses with a wild combination.
Dukes seems to have recovered his senses.#CL# Snyder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dukes keeps control of Snyder as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC# Snyder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Snyder slips under a jab from Dukes. Dukes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Snyder sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dukes somewhat.#T4# 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! Snyder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dukes.
#CL# Snyder rushes Dukes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Snyder leaning against his opponent.
Dukes letting Snyder take a breather here. Snyder gets a warning from the ref for wasting time. Come on Snyder - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Snyder lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards. Snyder tries to break free but Dukes pushes him back against the cage. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Dukes looks to throw an elbow but misses. Dukes throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Snyder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snyder blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dukes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Snyder dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Snyder lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Snyder. Snyder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well. Dukes closes the distance and lands a one-two. Dukes goes for a double leg but Snyder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Snyder continues to drive forward. Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter. Snyder moves out of range of the body kick from Dukes.
#CL# Snyder moves into the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC# Snyder manages to break the clinch.
Dukes throws a right and a left that both miss. Snyder lands a two punch combo.
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! Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease. Dukes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Dukes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Snyder's head. Snyder throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range. Snyder lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover.#T1# Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder. Bryan Snyder is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2# Dukes dives in and scores a takedown into Snyder's guard.
Snyder is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Dukes is breathing heavily. Snyder is trying to break the clinch but Dukes has him pressed against the cage. Snyder just leaning against Dukes, taking a breather. Dukes tries to stall but Snyder uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bryan Snyder has scored more points in the clinch so far. Dukes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dukes scores with a shoulder strike. Snyder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Snyder pushes Dukes back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right hand to the body from Snyder.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
Snyder can't break the clinch.
#T2##BC# Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Snyder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around? Some wild striking there from Dukes.
Snyder is looking for a counter combo. Snyder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL# Snyder closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Snyder misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bryan Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dukes throws a body kick that misses. Snyder throws a series of punches but Dukes moves out of range. Dukes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snyder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dukes swats him away and circles back towards the center. Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease. Snyder looks to land a combination but Dukes avoids it well. #T3# A right-left combo lands from Snyder. #CL# Snyder clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage. Dukes looking to slow down the pace here. Snyder scores with an uppercut up the middle. Dukes avoiding damage as Snyder throws knees to the body.
Dukes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Dukes throws an elbow that misses.
Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away. Snyder lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Snyder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards. Snyder is trying to break free. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Dukes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Snyder's efforts to push away.#T4# Snyder looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Snyder wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Dukes breaks the clinch.
Snyder tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it. Dukes throws the left hand but Snyder avoids the punch easily. Dukes fails in his attempt to clinch. Snyder lands with a nice combination. Dukes backs away looking to recover. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Snyder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dukes. Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter. Bryan Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Dukes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Snyder counters with a series of strikes. Dukes will be more careful next time no doubt. Dukes swings for the body but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dukes back to the cage. Snyder follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL# Snyder clinches. Dukes managing to block the knees to the body from Snyder.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Snyder dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Dukes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Snyder. Dukes misses with a looping left. Snyder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dukes. Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snyder is working the combinations to good effect here. Dukes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Snyder's head backwards. Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A punch combination from Snyder misses. Dukes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snyder pinned against the cage. Snyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dukes misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Left hook, right uppercut from Snyder. #CL2# Dukes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1# Still in the clinch, Snyder scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC# Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2# and Dukes counters by moving into the clinch. Snyder stalling in the clinch but Dukes improves position. #BC2# Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Snyder misses with a series of wild punches.
Dukes tries to clinch but Snyder is having none of it. Dukes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Dukes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dukes duly obliges. Dukes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snyder moves away. Snyder throws a right hand that Dukes ducks under and follows up with a left that Dukes also avoids with ease. Dukes misses with a takedown attempt and Snyder counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Snyder to acknowledge the strikes.#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Dukes throws a head kick but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder feints a jab promting Dukes to slip. Snyder then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dukes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Dukes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter. Snyder tries to clinch but Dukes is having none of it. Snyder tries to bum rush Dukes with a series of wild strikes but Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Despite the aggression on Dukes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL# Snyder moves into the clinch.#BC# Snyder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Snyder avoids the head kick by Dukes.
Dukes is looking to clinch but Snyder is avoiding it.
#CL# Snyder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Snyder breaks the clinch.
Dukes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Snyder works over Dukes's head and body with a nice combination. Dukes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3# Dukes swings widly with a right hand
and Snyder counters with a left and a right that stings Dukes. Snyder takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Snyder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Snyder lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dukes circles away quickly and effectively. Dukes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Snyder ducks under a wild hook from Dukes. Snyder on the wrong end of a nice hook. Dukes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Snyder counters with a three punch combo that has Dukes backing up. Dukes nods at Snyder to acknowledge the strikes. Bryan Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Dukes. Snyder throws a right and a left that both miss. Snyder blocks a head kick by Dukes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Snyder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4##CL# Snyder drives through and clinches with Dukes against the cage.
#BC# Snyder breaks from the clinch.
Dukes lands with an uppercut that bounces Snyder off the cage and back into range. Sloppy strikes from Snyder. Those never looked like landing. Dukes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snyder.
Dukes throws a big shot that misses. Johnny Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dukes throws a nice looking combination but Snyder bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Snyder appears to be looking for a big counter. Snyder scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dukes swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Snyder swinging wildly here.
Bryan Snyder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Snyder lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! Bryan Snyder showed his dominance in that final round. Well Snyder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27 Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27 Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Snyder! In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 15
Date: Dec 11, 2024 |
#R1# Santos throws a series of punches but Irving avoids them all with ease. Irving walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Santos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Santos throws a series of punches but Irving moves out of range. Santos backing away here, and Irving unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos swinging wildly here.
#CL# Santos clinches with his opponent.
Santos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Irving blocks it with crossed arms. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Irving softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Santos is trying to break free. Irving scores with a nice hook to the head. A short right from Irving. Good body shot from Irving.
Santos is breathing heavily. Irving lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irving scores with an uppercut up the middle. 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! Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Irving avoids it.#T1# Irving throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Santos takes a shot to the head. A hook to the body from Irving.
Irving working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Irving lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Irving's coach down at Punchin N\' Chockin was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Irving's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Irving makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Irving working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Santos is rocked! Irving unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Santos! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Irving is unloading with more strikes now! Santos drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edwin Irving! A relieved looking Edwin Irving thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
BC FIGHT NIGHT 14
Date: Dec 04, 2024 |
#R1# Ruiz moves out of range of the strikes. A punch combination from Pitstain misses. Ruiz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pitstain with a body shot. Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and Ruiz counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2# Ruiz pushes Pitstain up against the cage in a clinch. Pitstain wants to get back to striking at distance but Ruiz won't allow it.
#BC2# Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Ruiz moves into the clinch.#BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Ruiz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pitstain. Pitstain throws a jab when Ruiz was well out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ruiz tries a quick counter leg kick but Pitstain is wise to it. Pitstain throws a combination that misses and Ruiz counters with a nice leg kick. Pitstain looks for the body kick but Ruiz saw that one coming. #CL2# Ruiz clinches with his opponent.
#T1# Ruiz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pitstain is defending well for now. Ruiz trying to land knees to the body.
Ruiz tries a body shot but Pitstain blocks it.
Ruiz can't find room to land a body shot as Pitstain controls the action.
Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A frustrated look appears on Pitstain's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2# Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Pitstain throws a combination that misses and Ruiz counters with a nice leg kick. A nice inside leg kick there by Ruiz. That's going to slow Pitstain down. Ruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pitstain with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pitstain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ruiz checks it well. Pitstain throws a body shot but no joy. Pitstain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T2# Pitstain throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely. Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ruiz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Pitstain misses with a lunging right hand
and Ruiz counters with a nice body shot. We've been told by Pitstain's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2# Ruiz closes the distance and clinches. Pitstain working hard to break the clinch. Ruiz connects with a knee 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! Ruiz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ruiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ruiz lands a knee to the body.
Pitstain is breathing heavily.#BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitstain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pitstain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Pitstain misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Ruiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pitstain scores with a jab. Pitstain misses with a double jab.
Pitstain tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pitstain pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and Ruiz counters with a leg kick. A low kick lands for Ruiz.
Pitstain throws a combination that misses and Ruiz counters with a nice leg kick. Ruiz is looking to slow Pitstain down with leg kicks. Ruiz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pitstain.
#T4# Ruiz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pitstain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2# Ruiz moves into the clinch. Ruiz lands a good knee to the midsection. Pitstain won't want to take too many of those. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Ruiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Ruiz scores with a leg kick.
Pitstain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pitstain tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ruiz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitstain. That did some damage! Ruiz is looking to slow Pitstain down with leg kicks. Ruiz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2# Ruiz moves into the clinch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ruiz dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Ruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Ruiz has been the more effective fighter overall so far. A left hand lands to the body for Ruiz.
Pitstain can't break the clinch.
Ruiz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitstain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz. Pitstain throws a right and a left that both miss. Pitstain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Pitstain digs a good body shot into Ruiz's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A combination from Pitstain does no damage. Pitstain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2# Ruiz clinches up against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pitstain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ruiz scores with a knee to the head.
#T1# Ruiz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ruiz looking to throw knees to the head but Pitstain is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Pitstain misses with the combination.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Ruiz misses with a knee strike.
#BC2# Ruiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pitstain misses with a two punch combination.
Ruiz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pitstain's sensitive parts. #T2# Pitstain looks for the body kick but Ruiz saw that one coming. Ruiz is looking for the big counter here. Pitstain misses with a combination
and Ruiz counters with a thumping low kick. A good leg kick by Ruiz. Pitstain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pitstain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Pitstain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ruiz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pitstain thinking. Jordan Ruiz seems to be getting the better of the standup. A shot to the liver by Ruiz. Beautiful body shot. Rodney Pitstain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. 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! Pitstain throws a head kick but Ruiz moves out of range.
#CL2# Ruiz rushes Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ruiz landing knees to the body.
Ruiz is leaning against Pitstain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Ruiz looking to throw knees to the head but Pitstain is blocking nicely.
#T3# Pitstain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Ruiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Ruiz drives through and clinches with Pitstain against the cage.
#BC2# Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pitstain misses with the combination.
Ruiz replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pitstain blocks it well. Pitstain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruiz. Pitstain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitstain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ruiz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Pitstain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4# Pitstain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2# Ruiz rushes Pitstain and presses him up against the cage. Ruiz lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rodney Pitstain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. 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! Pitstain gets off balance looking for a body kick and Ruiz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2# Ruiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruiz scores with a knee to the head.
Pitstain working hard to break the clinch. Pitstain prevents a body shot from Ruiz. Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pitstain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A right handed body shot lands from Ruiz.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ruiz looking to throw knees to the head but Pitstain is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ruiz 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# Ruiz clinches up with Pitstain and pushes him back against the cage. Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but Pitstain blocks with his arms.
Ruiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ruiz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ruiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2# Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Pitstain throws a right and a left that both miss. Ruiz doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ruiz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch.
Ruiz dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Ruiz scores with a hook to the body. Pitstain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1# Ruiz connects with a body shot.#CL2# Ruiz rushes Pitstain and presses him up against the cage. Ruiz prevents Pitstain from breaking the clinch. Ruiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ruiz connects with a knee to the head.
Ruiz crunches a lovely knee into Pitstain's ribcage.#BC2# Ruiz breaks from the clinch.
Ruiz moves out of range of the strikes. Ruiz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ruiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pitstain. No joy there for Pitstain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Ruiz moves into range and clinches up with Pitstain. Ruiz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2# Pitstain working hard to break the clinch.#BC2# Ruiz manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Ruiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action! Ruiz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitstain tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ruiz feints a counter leg kick. Ruiz connects with a high kick. Ruiz tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitstain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Pitstain gets tackled into the cage by Ruiz. Ruiz maintains the clinch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ruiz obliges.#T3# A body shot lands from Ruiz.
Ruiz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pitstain lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2# Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ruiz lands with a slapping head kick. Pitstain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ruiz counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Good leg kick by Ruiz. Rodney Pitstain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged Pitstain in a clinch.
#BC2# Ruiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitstain misses with a leg kick enabling Ruiz to counter with a crisp jab. Pitstain throws a body kick that misses and Ruiz counters with a nice body kick.
#CL2# Ruiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pitstain, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2# Ruiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4# Pitstain throws a lazy body kick and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pitstain misses with a few strikes there.
Jordan Ruiz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Ruiz has closed the distance and engaged Pitstain in a clinch.
Ruiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pitstain's face.
Pitstain is trying to force a seperation but Ruiz has the dominant position. Pitstain tries to break free but Ruiz pushes him back against the cage. Ruiz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pitstain or not. Pitstain tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Jordan Ruiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Ruiz 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30 Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Ruiz! The defeated Rodney Pitstain had this to say: 'You can't hang and bang with everyone, but I did my best tonight. Screw the haters, I love you all, though.'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 125
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1# Doume dives in and grabs Snyder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snyder pushes down on Doume's head and hops out.#CL2# Snyder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Snyder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snyder connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Doume's hands. Doume shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Doume darts in looking for a takedown but Snyder gets double underhooks and turns Doume into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Meglona Doume. That's going to take a lot out of him. Doume tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Snyder just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2# Snyder's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Doume slips under a jab.#TD# Doume shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Snyder is trying to defend but Doume finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Doume takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB# Doume is trying to work for a kimura but Snyder is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Doume is trying to control the action in half guard but Snyder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1##SUB# Doume is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Snyder defends it well. #SUB2# Snyder looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Doume works his way into full mount! #SUB# Doume has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Snyder is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Meglona Doume! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 120
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
#R1# Alvarez throws a good cross that connects.
Alvarez misses the shot to the body. Alvarez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Alvarez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ruiz momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ruiz. Ruiz falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Alvarez counter with a right hand. Ruiz is looking to clinch but Alvarez is avoiding it.
Eddie Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruiz has time to react. Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Ruiz moves away and avoids it. Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruiz has time to react. Alvarez throws a right and a left that Ruiz avoids nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Nice body punch from Alvarez. Ruiz closes the distance but Alvarez moves to the side and Ruiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!#T1# Alvarez grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Ruiz takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Alvarez cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eddie Alvarez! Eddie Alvarez 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:
FCL - 62
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1# West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. West lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. West looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
West keeps the fight on the outside. Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garrison. Garrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Garrison moves out of range as West strikes. West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight. West swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrison. West shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away. Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like West was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. West pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Garrison back to the cage. West follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. West lands a slapping body shot.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. West goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. West shoots in for a takedown but Garrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. West lands the left hand. West throws a right and a left that both miss. West lands a lovely overhand right. Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch. Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away. Garrison wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance. Garrison lands a head kick. West smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T1# Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away. West moves away from the strike by Garrison. George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West throws a half hearted mid kick. Garrison tries to clinch but West is having none of it. Garrison lands a head kick!
West misses with a low kick. West lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Garrison moves in looking to clinch but West pushes him off. West works the jab nicely. Garrison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. A swing and a miss from West. West throws a leg kick which misses Garrison's front leg but catches the back leg as Garrison tries to avoid it. Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away. A solid leg kick lands there for West.
Garrison tries to clinch but West is having none of it. Garrison misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Garrison. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garrison tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. West throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T2# West with a nice cross. West is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Garrison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrison's head. Garrison tries to clinch up. West tests Garrison's chin there with a solid looking shot. West lands a jab to Garrison's midsection. West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrison's head.#CL2# Garrison takes the fight into the clinch. Garrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from West does it's job there. Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch. West digs a good hook to Garrison's body.
West throws a right and a left that both miss. West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2# Garrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Garrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it.#T3# West managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# West manages to break the clinch.
West walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Garrison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target. #CL2# Garrison moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrison. West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garrison tries to clinch there but West circles away.
West misses with a straight left. A jab from West does it's job there. Garrison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Garrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Garrison avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4# West dips down and scores with a jab to the body. West is working the combinations to good effect here. West punishes Garrison's body with a nice straight punch. West misses with a body shot.
West keeps the fight on the outside. West lands with an overhand left. Garrison doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
Garrison slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat. Good shot there by West. Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2# Garrison closes the distance and pushes West back into the cage.#BC# West breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. West with a hook. West scores with a slapping inside leg kick. West with the inside leg kick. Alessandro Garrison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A head kick misses from Garrison. #CL2# Garrison closes the distance and clinches. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# A telegraphed right hand from West misses the target. West lunges at Garrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrison's hand. Jab from West. Garrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrison.
#CL2# Garrison forces West back against the cage and clinches. Garrison looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
#BC# West breaks from the clinch.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrison can do to turn this around? West lunges at Garrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garrison's hand. West misses with a body kick. Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch. Garrison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Garrison throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
Garrison slips under a jab. 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! West throws a hook but Garrison blocks it. Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garrison tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance. West keeps the fight on the outside. West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1# Garrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. West fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garrison on the side of the head. Garrison wants to clinch. Garrison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. West fails with a takedown attempt. Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Garrison wants to clinch. West avoids the head kick by Garrison.
West scores with a jab. Garrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. West swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. The fight stays on the outside here - Garrison looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2##CL2# West gets tackled into the cage by Garrison. Garrison maintains the clinch. #BC# West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garrison lands a high kick!
West with a hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A left lands for West. Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center. West scores with a crisp jab that stopped Garrison in his tracks. Garrison is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garrison momentarily.
West tries to bum rush Garrison with a series of wild strikes but Garrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2# Garrison has West up against the cage in a clinch.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and West avoids it. A nice right hand lands inside from Garrison. #BC# West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# West misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garrison stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garrison wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2# Garrison has West up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by West. Garrison missing with knees to the body.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
#BC# West manages to break the clinch.
West scores with a jab. West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garrison doesn't manage to clinch there - West circles away.
West misses with a wild combination.
Garrison lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. West keeps the fight on the outside. West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garrison sees it coming and avoids it easily. Garrison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. West fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garrison checks it well. West scores with a jab. George West is winning the standup battle so far. West scores with a jab to the jaw. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Garrison in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. West throws a right hand that misses
#CL2# and Garrison counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Garrison. West blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Garrison.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
#BC# West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. West throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garrison walks into a left hand. West connects with a nice looking jab.
Garrison slips under a jab from West. Garrison slips a jab and a cross from West.
Garrison appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. West throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it. West throws a looping overhand right but Garrison ducks down to avoid it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
West sizes up Garrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. West punishes Garrison's body with a nice straight punch. West lands a head shot. A swing and a miss from West. West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrison's head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George West dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# Garrison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Garrison tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance. West's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garrison under the eye. West connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garrison. Garrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself. West misses the jab.#CL2# Garrison forces West back against the cage and clinches. Alessandro Garrison seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. West avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body.
#BC# West breaks from the clinch.
West scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. West misses with a straight right. A swing and a miss from West. Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch. West throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garrison defending well as West loads up on a big left hand. West throws a right and a left that both miss. West throws a looping overhand right but Garrison ducks down to avoid it. Garrison slips a straight right by West. 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! West throws a shot from downtown. Garrison moves away and avoids it. Garrison slips a straight right by West. Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garrison.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Garrison has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now. Garrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Garrison is keeping busy. Garrison misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC# West breaks the clinch.
Garrison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center. Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Garrison moves out of range of the leg kick from West. As West backs off Garrison throws a huge counter combo but West manages to avoid it all. Garrison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
A left lands for West.#T2# West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrison tries to clinch up. Garrison takes one on the button. West bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrison's head. 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! Garrison slips under a jab from West. West throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Garrison tries to clinch but West moves out of range. Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Garrison throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily. No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Garrison clinches up against the cage. Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but West avoids the damage to the body. Garrison with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC# West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Garrison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Garrison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
West throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3##CL2# Garrison moves into the clinch successfully.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
#BC# West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A punch lands to the side of Garrison 's head but he takes it in his stride. Garrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. West manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Garrison wants to clinch up but West keeps it at a distance. West throws the left hand but Garrison avoids the punch easily. Alessandro Garrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Garrison tries to clinch up but West circles away and keeps his distance. West lands a jab to the head.
Garrison is looking to clinch. West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Garrison misses with a head kick.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but West swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. West sizes up Garrison with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. West lands an overhand right. West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Garrison tries to clinch there but West circles away.
Garrison tries to clinch but West is having none of it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Garrison drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
#T4# Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now. With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrison's brow. Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Garrison throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC# West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Garrison closes the distance and clinches. #BC# West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garrison's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Garrison fails with an attempt to clinch.
West is looking to counter punch. West misses with a double jab.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
West with a jab. Garrison avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Despite the aggression on Garrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2# Garrison drives through and clinches with West against the cage.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now. Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
#BC# West breaks from the clinch.
Garrison on the wrong end of a nice jab. Alessandro Garrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! George West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. West blocks a low kick nicely. West slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight! George West showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for West, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George West! George West decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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