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Event:
LAW006: The Elimination
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Banner fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Barret sprawls well initially but Banner persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Barret kicks Banner off and gets back to his feet.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Barret wants to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch position.
Barret uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Barret throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Barret uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Banner 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barret. That's going to slow Banner down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Barret holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Barret pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Barret fails to land.
Barret misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Barret.
Banner has Barret pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Barret manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Barret misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barret misses with a punch on the inside.
Barret swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barret misses with a punch to the body.
Barret blocking some punches.
Barret misses with some punches.
Banner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Le Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner blocks a body shot from Barret.
Barret softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Barret lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barret.
Barret blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Barret is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barret working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banner is trying to drag Barret to the mat but Barret just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barret pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And Barret responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Banner shoots and misses
and Barret counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barret avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barret is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Banner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banner.
Barret tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barret is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner is trying to ground and pound but Barret uses the momentary lack of control by Banner to regain half guard. #T3#
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Barret's temple.
Barret wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Barret gets full guard.
Banner is in close to Barret's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Barret is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Barret has his hands on Banner's head, controlling the position.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Barret keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Barret is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Barret keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Barret is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barret works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner wants to control from the top but Barret keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner gets to his feet and stands over Barret, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Barret felt that one! Banner unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Barret from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
A very excited looking Jerome Le Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
LAW003: Championship Crowning
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Benjamin throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Banner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Benjamin!
Banner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Benjamin on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Benjamin is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Zerk Benjamin has been cut.
Banner crunches a massive hammerfist down on Benjamin - he's out! Banner Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
A relieved looking Jerome Le Banner 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:
Old dog for the road 4
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Tua throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner slips under a jab.
Tua lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tua.
Tua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banner punishes Tua's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Banner scores with a takedown into Tua's guard.#ES2#
Tua manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tua pinned against the cage. Tua gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab from Banner.#T1#
Tua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tua throws out the jab.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tua as he avoids it easily.
Tua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fatu Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tua to score with a decent uppercut.
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Tua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Tua throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner checks a low kick from Tua.
Tua moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tua looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Banner lands with a straight right. Tua didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tua misses with a body shot.
Tua throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tuas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tua.
Tua misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Fatu Tua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tua doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Banner gets the takedown into side control.
Tua is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner in side control, throwing shots but Tua defends.
Banner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Banner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banner landing a few strikes.
Tua is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Tua seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Banner landing a few strikes.
Banner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tua regains half guard.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner prevents Tua from improving his position.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Tua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banner.
Tua is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Tua doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tua trying to control the position.
Banner stands up over Tua, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Tua avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tua trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner lands a couple of elbows.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua.
Jerome Le Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Tua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banner lands a nice hook to Tua's body. Tua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tua.
Tua drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tua misses with an uppercut.
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.#TD#
Banner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banner thows a huge punch but Tua dodges it nicely.
Tua blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banner.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Banner thows a huge punch but Tua dodges it nicely.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tua defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Tua's hands, connecting with Tua's forehead.
Tua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tua wants to get back to his feet.
Tua tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Tua's head.
Banner prevents Tua from improving his position.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Tua is working away. #T2#
Banner slips a nice elbow through Tua's hands, connecting with Tua's forehead.
Jerome Le Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner is nestled in close to Tua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Banner there.
We've been hearing that Banner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tua tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner throwing shots but Tua is blocking nicely.
Banner is thwarting Tua's attempts to control the position.
Banner throwing shots but Tua is blocking nicely.
Tua is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tua avoid being mounted?#T3#
Banner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tua reverses the position - he's now on top in Banner's guard. #SU2#
Tua decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner, up you get!
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Banner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tua throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.#TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tua to the mat! Tua manages to get full guard.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner cracks Tua with a solid left hand.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tua's head.#T4#
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner postures up and lands a big shot to Tua's brow.
Banner wants to control from the top but Tua keeps moving.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner working some strikes from top position.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tua.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Banner lands an overhand right.#TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. #REVB#
Tua wants to stand but Banner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banner is pulling down on Tua's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Tua trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner's guard.
Banner is trying to control the position but Tua postures up. #SU2#
Tua stands up and waves to Banner to follow him. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tua misses with a right hand #TD#
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. Tua didn't expect that. #ES2#
Tua pushes Banner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tua swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tua won't be happy with that.
Banner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tua is trying to get back to his feet.
Banner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Banner working away.
Tua is trying to get back to his feet.
Tua regains half guard there - taking advantage of Banner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tua is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tua tries to kick Banner off but Banner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Banner working over Tua with some ground and pound. Tua looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tua defending well though.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tua is looking to improve his position.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Tua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fatu Tua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Banner working Tua over with strikes.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tua to regain full guard.
Tua keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Tua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Banner makes his way to full guard, as Tua worked for a kimura.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Le Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banner 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Le Banner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Le Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Old Dog for the Road 3
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
McCall throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that.
Banner controlling from the top position.
McCall is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Banner is trying is best to control the position here.
McCall trying to control from Banner's half guard. Banner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCall sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner has McCall pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner pulls McCall in to control the position.
Banner keeping moving, preventing McCall from controlling successfully.
McCall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner's guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but McCall controlling him for the moment.
McCall trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
McCall has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Banner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCall is trying to keep an underhook but Banner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but McCall is defending well.
Nice strikes from Banner there. #T3#
McCall is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner throws a strike but McCall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCall is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCall wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T4#
McCall controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
McCall trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
McCall seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Le Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McCall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
A jab from McCall does it's job there.
McCall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCall.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but McCall avoids it well and moves away.
McCall lands with a nice body kick.
McCall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from McCall.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from McCall.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but McCall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCall throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Banner swings for the body but McCall moves out of range.
A big right from McCall misses.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but McCall sprawls and moves away.
Banner cracks McCall with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCall misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - McCall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCall! But no joy.
Jab, jab by McCall - just one landing. #TD#
Banner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCall tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banner is in McCall's guard.
McCall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jerome Le Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCall wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T2#
Banner seems keen to control McCall's posture.
McCall is looking to pass into half guard but Banner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Banner is in guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner advances to half guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Banner slips a nice elbow through McCall's hands, connecting with McCall's forehead.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCall's head.
McCall wants to get back to his feet.
Banner misses with a head shot. McCall uses the momentum to regain guard.
McCall trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner distracts McCall with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banner wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving. #T4#
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but McCall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner throws a strike but McCall rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McCall passes into half guard.
Banner is controlling McCall's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jerome Le Banner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by McCall.
Banner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McCall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from McCall.
McCall keeps the fight on the outside.
McCall lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but McCall pushes him off.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and McCall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCall moves out of range as Banner strikes.
McCall throws a head kick that misses.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
McCall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McCall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCall misses with a looping left.
Banner is looking to wear down McCall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCall is looking to clinch.
McCall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McCall gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. McCall didn't expect that.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but McCall has wrist control.
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but McCall keeps moving.
Banner landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Banner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but McCall is keeping the position.
Banner preventing the sweep.
McCall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gareth McCall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but McCall is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McCall keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. #T3#
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner trying to control but McCall is working from the bottom.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner is thwarting McCall's attempts to control the position.
McCall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Banner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCall defending well though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCall is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banner throwing shots but McCall is blocking nicely.
Banner slips a nice elbow through McCall's hands, connecting with McCall's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCall tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to McCall's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Le Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Le Banner!
A very excited looking Jerome Le Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AMC 008 Le Banner vs Judah
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Banner tests Judah's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner tries to clinch but Judah moves out of range.
Judah lands a nice hook to Banner's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Judah.
Judah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Banner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judah's head.
Judah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner wants to control but Judah is keeping him busy.
Judah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely. #T1#
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Judah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banner.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Banner there.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Judah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner. #T2#
Judah blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banner.
Banner throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Banner working Judah over with strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Uzziah Judah has been cut.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC#
Judah is rocked!
Banner thows a huge punch but Judah dodges it nicely.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judah's head.
Banner throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ground and pound from Banner. #T3#
Judah has hold of Banner's hands but Banner slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Judah is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Uzziah Judah's cut even more.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#
Uzziah Judah's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Banner lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Judah quite badly. Judah pulls Banner in close trying to recover. Banner postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Judah on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Judah doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
Jerome Le Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AMC 003 Le Banner vs Haarmann
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Banner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner.
Banner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fritz Haarmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Haarmann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Haarmann drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Haarmann jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #SUB2#
Haarmann drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Haarmann off! Haarmann jumps back into Banner's guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haarmann is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Haarmann thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banner wants to get back to his feet but Haarmann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Haarmann tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haarmann's guard. #REVR#
Banner postures up and lands a big shot to Haarmann's brow. #SUB2#
Haarmann looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Haarmann looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haarmann looking to control.
Haarmann keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Haarmann working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner postures up and lands a big shot to Haarmann's brow.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Haarmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Haarmann's head.
Haarmann trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner is looking to advance position but Haarmann has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB##T3##SUB2#
Haarmann moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Banner has worked his arm free - good work by Banner!
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Haarmann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Haarmann tries for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Banner is pushing Haarmann's head away, looking to escape. Haarmann manages to hold on to the position though.
Haarmann working away.#SUB2#
Haarmann is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Haarmann prevents Banner from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Haarmann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4##SUB2#
Haarmann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Haarmann's guard! Nice work there by Banner!
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banner wants to control from the top but Haarmann keeps moving.
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Haarmann wants to control but Banner passes easily into half guard.
Banner wants to control but Haarmann is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haarmann is looking to get back to full guard here but Banner has managed to pass to side control instead.
Banner working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Le Banner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Banner lands a jab to the head.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haarmann. Haarmann circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Banner takes a swing at Haarmann's ribcage but misses.
Haarmann moves away from the strike by Banner.
Fritz Haarmann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haarmann takes one to the side of the head.
Haarmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Haarmann ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner jabs at Haarmann's body.
Haarmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haarmann moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haarmann tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Haarmann ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jerome Le Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fritz Haarmann.
Banner scores with a hook.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haarmann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haarmann doesn't seem bothered though.
Haarmann looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Haarmann walks into a left hand.
Haarmann dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Haarmann's head and hops out.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Haarmann is breathing heavily.#T1#
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Haarmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haarmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner 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.
#TD2#
Haarmann shoots in and gets a takedown into Banner's guard.#ES#
Banner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Haarmann is looking for a takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner lands a right hand.
Haarmann has Banner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Haarmann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banner is defending well.
Haarmann drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Haarmann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haarmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Haarmann gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A punch lands to the side of Haarmann 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from Haarmann. Haarmann gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jerome Le Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner with a nice cross.
A cross from Banner lands.
Banner misses with a hook.
Haarmann shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Haarmann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haarmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Haarmann misses with a straight right.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner thuds his right hand into Haarmann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haarmann goes for a double leg but Banner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banner continues to drive forward.
Haarmann darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Haarmann into the cage.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jerome Le Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Haarmann shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banner scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner stuns Haarmann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banner cracks Haarmann with an open hand slap.
Haarmann gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner.#T4#
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Banner as Haarmann shoots in.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC#
Haarmann is rocked!
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haarmann can do to turn this around?
Haarmann walks into a left hand.
Haarmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Haarmann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Haarmann like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Haarmann from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
During a confident post fight interview, Jerome Le Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Fritz Haarmann was interviewed post fight and said 'Zum Teufel!'.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gaia Ky Jr and Jerome Le Banner. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gaia Ky Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jerome Le Banner!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner rushes Ky Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Banner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ky Jr (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to pass the guard but Ky Jr is keeping the position.
Ky Jr pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ky Jr, not yet.
Ky Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ky Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ky Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ky Jr looking to control.
Ky Jr has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Banner doesn't defend quickly enough and Ky Jr has managed to lock this one up! Can Banner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ky Jr on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gaia Ky Jr!
A less than humble Gaia Ky Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
LEGACY! 74
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Sole lands a jab to the nose.
Nice defenses there by Sole.
Banner has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A shot to the liver by Sole. Beautiful body shot.
Banner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sole lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Sole has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Sole manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banner taking a breather here.
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!
You can see the frustration on Sole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sole is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sole is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it. #T1#
Banner grinds an elbow into Sole's temple.
Banner is staying tight to Sole's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Banner trying to control the position but Sole is working away.
Sole can't do much from the bottom here.
Sole on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sole struggling a bit here.#T2#
Sole tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Sole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sole is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Sole wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sole manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Sole gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sole is one step ahead there. #T3#
Banner wants to stand but Sole is controlling the position.
Sole trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Sole controlling from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sole accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner is wriggling around but Sole manages to pass to half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sole slips a nice elbow through Banner's hands, connecting with Banner's forehead.
Banner is not content to let Sole control the position.
Sole thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
Banner wants to improve his position but Sole is controlling well.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sole's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sole's back!
Banner wants to control but Sole is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sole wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Sole wants to escape the position.
Sole keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jerome Le Banner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banner.
Sole moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
Banner jabs at Sole's body.
Sole pushes Banner away with a front kick.
Sole throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Sole lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Sole lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sole slips a jab from Banner.
Sole keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick.
A punch lands to the side of Banner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a shot to the body
and Sole counters with a hugh head kick that removes Banner from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jacks Sole!
A very excited looking Jacks Sole made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FEN 040
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner lands a body shot.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and LaFontier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches LaFontier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banner trying to control the position but LaFontier is working away.
Banner working the body and head with strikes.
LaFontier is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
LaFontier is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner looks up at the clock and then as LaFontier takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Banner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Banner slows the pace down.
LaFontier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner working the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Banner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Banner tries to score with some ground and pound. LaFontier controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banner misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
LaFontier wants to control but Banner postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LaFontier is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banner's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner is nestled in close to LaFontier, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but LaFontier is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES2#
LaFontier kicks off Banner and gets to his feet.
Banner misses with a hook. LaFontier ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
LaFontier closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banner to the mat! Banner manages to get full guard. #SU2#
LaFontier gets to his feet. Banner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banner fails to land the takedown.
A jab from LaFontier misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaFontier throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
LaFontier swinging wildly here.
LaFontier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from LaFontier there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like Charles LaFontier has been cut.
Banner throws the left hand but LaFontier avoids the punch easily.
Banner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banner blocks a head kick by LaFontier.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Banner! LaFontier is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
Jerome Le Banner is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jerome Le Banner 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:
FEN 037 PPV Time
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
LaFontier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner.
Banner lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Charles LaFontier has been cut.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. LaFontier doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaFontier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
LaFontier tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Banner counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
LaFontier throws Banner to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
LaFontier closes the distance and pushes Banner back into the cage.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
LaFontier misses with some punches.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
LaFontier scores a nice knee to the body.
Banner working aggressively here.
LaFontier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner's elbow.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFontier has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
LaFontier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LaFontier tries to work over Banner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Banner.
#T1#
Banner slows down the pace here.
LaFontier pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from LaFontier.
Banner blocks a body shot from LaFontier.
LaFontier misses with a punch to the body.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by LaFontier.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by LaFontier.
LaFontier scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Banner.
LaFontier scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
LaFontier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFontier comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Jerome Le Banner has been cut.
Banner trying to stall but LaFontier improves his position.
A short uppercut from Banner.
Banner working aggressively here.
Banner looking to stall.
LaFontier misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
LaFontier blocks a body shot from Banner.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by LaFontier.
Banner lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, LaFontier scores with a nice short uppercut.
LaFontier tries to work over Banner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
LaFontier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner lands with a right to the head.
LaFontier cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
LaFontier struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
LaFontier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFontier lands a left hand.
LaFontier blocking some punches.
LaFontier working aggressively here.
LaFontier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banner scores with a shoulder strike.
LaFontier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banner looks winded!
LaFontier lands with a light punch inside.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Banner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from LaFontier. #ROC#
Banner is rocked!
LaFontier lands an elbow just above Banner 's eye.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can LaFontier finish him?
LaFontier tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LaFontier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
LaFontier lands an elbow that stopped Banner in his tracks for a moment.
LaFontier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
LaFontier drops Banner with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Banner is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles LaFontier!
Charles LaFontier retains his light heavyweight title!
Charles LaFontier 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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Event:
FEN 032 Business vs Boothe
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Kaayi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kaayi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner avoids the body shot from Kaayi.
Kaayi thuds a left hand into Banner's body.
Kaayi slips under a jab from Banner.
Kaayi looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Hideya Kaayi has been cut.#CL2#
Kaayi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kaayi blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banner managing to block the knees to the body from Kaayi.
Banner lands a right hand.
Banner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaayi backwards. #ROC#
Kaayi is rocked!
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kaayi is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaayi.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner throws a big uppercut that drops Kaayi! More strikes from Banner and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kaayi lies dazed against the cage as Banner celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jerome Le Banner!
Jerome Le Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Hideya Kaayi stepped up to the mic, saying 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Sanitarium - Warzone'.
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