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Event:
IFC MW14 Brawler vs Yonic
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Kobra lands a body shot.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Kobra circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Kobra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kobra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Marshall Banks has been cut.
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kobra counters with a nice body shot.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Kobra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kobra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Banks feints a jab promting Kobra to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kobra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kobra unleashes a big counter combination but Banks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Kobra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kobra tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Kobra.
#T1#
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kobra lands with a good body shot.
Banks is looking to wear down Kobra with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kobra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kobra tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banks takes a swing at Kobra's ribcage but misses.
Banks throws a right and a left that Kobra avoids nicely.
Banks wants to clinch but Kobra slips to the side
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Kobra does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks feints a jab promting Kobra to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kobra slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kobra connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Kobra.
Kobra scores with a three punch combo!
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Kobra throws out a powerful jab.
Kobra slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Kobra on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Good exchange - Kobra coming out on top.
Kobra misses with a double jab.
Banks scores with a shot to the body.
Banks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kobras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kobra connects with a body shot.
Kobra is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kobra. #BC2#
Kobra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobra scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banks checks a low kick from Kobra.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Kobra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Kobra throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banks.
Banks looks to clinch
and Kobra counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Banks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kobra counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobra lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kobra is just out of range.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kobra counters with a right hand to the body.
Banks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kobra lands the left hand.
Kobra scores with a punch to the head.
Kobra throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
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!
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Kobra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kobra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Marshall Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kobra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kobra throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks tries to clinch but Kobra moves out of range. #T4#
Kobra throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Kobra scores with a nice strike.
Kobra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
We've been told by Banks's head coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kobra's corner calls for a 1-2. Kobra obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kobra misses with a kick to the body.
Kobra connects with a jab.#CL#
Kobra gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Kobra on the inside.
Kobra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kobra's elbow.
Banks pushes Kobra back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gin Kobra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Banks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kobra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Kobra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Banks misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Kobra. Those never looked like landing.
Kobra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobra appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kobra fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kobra misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Kobra's head back.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobra lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kobra lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away.#T1#
Kobra misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kobra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kobra keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
Kobra swinging wildly here.
Banks swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Banks misses with a hook to the body
and Kobra counters with a straight right hand.
Kobra scores with a sloppy right hand. Banks should have avoided that one.
Kobra throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kobra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Kobra breaks the clinch.
Kobra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from Kobra.
#T2#
Banks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Kobra counters with a crisp one two that drops Banks! Kobra thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Banks to his feet! Banks is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
Kobra is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Kobra shuts the power down on Banks. Lights out, game over! Kobra is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gin Kobra!
Gin Kobra 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:
RS 162 Happy New Year
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab by Banks.
Banks throws out a powerful jab.
Ipa ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Ipa tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ipa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks tests Ipa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks lands a jab to the nose.
Banks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ipa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Banks with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ipa takes one to the side of the head.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Ipa moves away and avoids it.
Banks lands with a cross. #TD#
Banks gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ipa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ipa landing some decent shots from guard.
Ipa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ipa stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.#T1#
Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ipa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Ipa cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ipa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ipa is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ipa has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banks wants to stand but Ipa is controlling the position.
Ipa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ipa is one step ahead there.
Ipa controlling from the top position. #T2#
Ipa pushes down on Banks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ipa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ipa lands a nice short elbow.
Ipa 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.
Ipa scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ipa trying to control the pace.
Ipa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ipa lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ipa connects with a couple of short punches.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ipa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet. #ES2#
Banks has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ipa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Ipa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Ipa gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Banks regains guard.
Ipa postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Ipa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ipa working some strikes from top position.
Ipa stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ipa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Banks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ipa is controlling him.
Ipa is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ipa distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banks trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Banks doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Banks 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.
Banks looks winded!
Ipa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet. #SUB#
Ipa drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Ipa off! Ipa jumps back into Banks's guard.
Ipa trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Ipa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ipa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ipa cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Ipa preventing the sweep.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Ipa slips an elbow through the middle.
Ipa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Banks misses with a looping right.
Banks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ipa slips under a jab from Banks.
Ipa attempts a counter takedown but Banks avoids it well and moves away.
Ipa with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Ipa slips the punch.
Ipa goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.#TD#
Ipa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ipa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ipa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Ipa passes into half guard.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ipa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ipa moves nicely into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Ipa keeps moving and retains side control.
Jin Jin Ipa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Banks is trying to escape the position but Ipa is controlling the position.
Ipa is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ipa lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Ipa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banks, who protects the arm well.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Ipa is dominant here and he's now got Banks's back!
Ipa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Banks is looking for a way out.
Will Ipa go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banks is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Ipa sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Banks taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jin Jin Ipa!
Jin Jin Ipa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Nakamura takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
It looks like Kenji Nakamura has been cut.
Banks lands with a right and another and another! Nakamura is in big trouble! Banks lands again and this time it's lights out for Nakamura ! A quality knockout there for Banks.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marshall Banks!
In his post fight interview, Marshall Banks gave a big smile as he said 'I knew i would KO this man, nobody can take those shots but hes just a step on my path to greatness. There's no time to celebrate just laugh and wait.'.
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Event:
RS 156 Sick With It
Date: Nov 18, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Powers misses
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Powers misses with a left hand
and Powers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Powers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Banks throws a hook but Powers blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Powers on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Powers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Powers responds with a good body kick, but Banks manages to step out the way in time.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Powers counters with a straight right hand.
Powers fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Powers!
Powers slips a jab from Banks.
A jab from Banks misses.
Banks lands 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!
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Powers slips the punch.
Powers tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Powers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marshall Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A solid body kick from Powers.
Powers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Powers.
Powers scores with a head kick.
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powers.
Powers slips under a jab.
Powers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Powers defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Powers throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Powers ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Powers is looking for the big counter here.
Marshall Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks misses with an uppercut
and Powers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Powers uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Powers misses with a wild combination.
Powers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Powers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Powers.
Powers thows a body kick. Banks tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Powers wants to clinch.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Powers slips a jab from Banks.
Powers looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Marshall Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Powers.#T3#
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Powers moves away and avoids it.
Powers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from Banks finds it's way through Powers's defenses.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Powers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Banks really felt that one!
Banks throws a right hand that Powers ducks under and follows up with a left that Powers also avoids with ease.
Banks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#ROC#
Powers is rocked!
A big left from Banks misses.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Banks finish him?
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Banks! Powers is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Banks!
An intense looking Marshall Banks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I knew i would KO this man, nobody can take those shots but hes just a step on my path to greatness. There's no time to celebrate just laugh and wait.'.
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Event:
RS 151 Brutal Intentions
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Spada throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
Banks throws out a counter right but Spada avoids it with no problem.
Banks moves away from the strike by Spada.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spada lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Marshall Banks has been cut.
Banks lands a jab.
Spada misses with an uppercut.
Banks slips a straight right by Spada.
Spada slips under a jab from Banks.
Spada misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Spada misses with a straight left.
Spada moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Spada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Spada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banks.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks swings widly with a right hand
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Spada is looking to counter punch.
Spada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banks to score with a decent uppercut.
Spada definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Banks throws a hook but Spada blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Spada slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Banks lands with a right hand.
Spada throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Spada saw that one coming.
Banks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Banks misses.
Banks throws a right and a left that Spada avoids nicely.
Spada swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Spada sizes up Banks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banks misses with a right hand
and Spada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spada misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spada takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks blocks a jab.
Banks throws a counter combo.#T2#
Spada misses with a looping right.
Spada slips under a jab.
Spada slips under a jab.
Spada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks throws the left hand but Spada avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Spada drops Banks with a big left hand and mounts him. Banks is in big trouble! #ROC#
Banks is rocked!
Banks is looking to get to half guard.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Spada finish him?
Spada moves to back control. #SUB#
Spada is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Banks has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Spada has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Banks taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Spada doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cesare Spada!
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Event:
RS 149 For All The Glory
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ipa. Ipa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ipa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Banks misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Ipa tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it.
Ipa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banks tests Ipa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ipa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Ipa takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ipa or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks, which made it look bad.
Nice defenses there by Ipa.
Ipa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Ipa moved out of range.
Banks 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.
Ipa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ipa somewhat.#T1#
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Ipa slips the punch.
Ipa staying out of range there.
Ipa attempts a counter takedown but Banks avoids it well and moves away.
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Banks throws a hook but Ipa avoids it easily.
Ipa tries to counter with a takedown but Banks is quick to defend against it.
Ipa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ipa slips under a jab from Banks.
Ipa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banks sprawls and moves away.
Ipa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ipa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ipa goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Ipa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Ipa moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Ipa takes one on the button.
Banks lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Banks finds it's way through Ipa's defenses. #TD#
Ipa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Ipa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ipa.
Ipa moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks tries to improve position but can't.
Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Ipa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banks, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Ipa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Banks throws a punch from the bottom, which has left him a bit exposed here… Ipa has an arm triangle now. This could be big trouble for Banks. He's out! He's out cold! The ref pulls Ipa off and Ipa celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Jin Ipa!
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Event:
DFN#20 Adelhard vs Eluard
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Griffin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banks swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Griffin.
A combination from Banks does no damage.
Griffin misses with a lunging right hand
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks misses with a left hand
and Griffin counters with a straight right hand.
Banks cracks Griffin with an open hand slap.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks throws a right hand that Griffin ducks under and follows up with a left that Griffin also avoids with ease.
Griffin appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Marshall Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot by Banks.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Griffin moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Banks blocks a jab.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Griffin misses with a left hand
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Banks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Griffin ducks down to avoid it.
Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Banks misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Griffin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banks.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Banks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banks misses with a hook.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banks sprawls and moves away.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
A combination from Griffin does no damage.
Banks drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banks throws a jab when Griffin was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Griffin moves away and avoids it.
Griffin throwing a counter right hand but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Griffin throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Good exchange - Banks coming out on top.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Griffin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banks slips a jab from Griffin.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Banks jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circling - Griffin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Griffin blocks a jab.
Griffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Griffin misses with a straight left.
Banks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Griffin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Griffin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Griffin moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Griffin feints a jab promting Banks to slip. Griffin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banks tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.#T4#
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Banks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Griffin backs away looking to recover.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Griffin closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Marshall Banks has been cut.
Banks misses with a double jab
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Banks avoids nicely.
Banks drops his hands momentarily and Griffin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Banks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Banks avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Griffin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice shot by Banks.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
Griffin tries to counter by clinching up but Banks breaks away and moves out of range.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Griffin.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Griffin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Griffin moves out of range as Banks strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Banks looks to move away, Griffin throws a big counter combo but Banks just gets out of the way.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffin misses with a body shot.
Godric Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Griffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Griffin looks to land a left hand but Banks moved out of range nicely.
Griffin misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Banks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griffin under the eye.
Griffin lands a glancing blow to the side of Banks's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Griffin.
Griffin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffin is looking for a counter combo.
Banks misses with an uppercut
and Griffin counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Banks catches Griffin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banks defending well as Griffin loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Banks misses.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Griffin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Griffin.
Griffin throws a hook to the side of Banks's head but Banks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Griffin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
#T3#
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Banks misses.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banks scores with a sloppy right hand. Griffin should have avoided that one.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Griffin.
Griffin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banks takes one to the chin there.
Banks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Griffin under the eye.
Banks works over Griffin's head and body with a nice combination.
Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Griffin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Griffin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Griffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Griffin throws a jab but it's blocked by Banks.
Griffin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
Banks misses with a lunging right hand
and Griffin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Banks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Griffin.
Banks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks misses with an uppercut
and Griffin counters with a nice uppercut.
Griffin missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marshall Banks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Griffin throws a jab when Banks was well out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A slow jab from Griffin misses its intended target.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Griffin slips under a jab.
Banks misses with a left hand #CL#
and Griffin counters by clinching up.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Banks working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Banks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Banks misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Griffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Griffin misses with a wild body shot.
Griffin throws a right hand that misses
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banks momentarily.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Banks slips a straight right by Griffin.
Nice defenses there by Banks.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Banks misses with the combination.
Griffin throwing a counter right hand but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Marshall Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Griffin loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin moves away from the strike by Banks. #T3#
Griffin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Griffin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Griffin walks into a jab.
Griffin misses with a straight left.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Griffin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
Griffin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
Banks lands with a cross.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin slips under a jab from Banks.
Griffin misses with a double jab.
Griffin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Griffin misses with an uppercut.
Banks misses with a hook.
Griffin throws a big counter combination but Banks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffin looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks misses with an uppercut. Griffin saw that one coming.
Griffin looks to score with a jab to the body but Banks is just out of range.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Godric Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marshall Banks.
Well Banks 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Banks!
Marshall Banks looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew i would KO this man, nobody can take those shots but hes just a step on my path to greatness. There's no time to celebrate just laugh and wait.'.
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Event:
DFN#15 Peukalo vs Mitchell
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks throws a series of punches but Rossback avoids them all with ease.
Despite the aggression on Rossback's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Banks misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rossback. That's going to slow Banks down.
Rossback looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks throwing a counter right hand but Rossback manages to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Banks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Rossback - the referee stops the clock and Banks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Rossback. Banks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rossback takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Drew Rossback has been cut.
Rossback takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banks works over Rossback's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Rossback is out of range.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rossback's head backwards.
Rossback feints a jab promting Banks to slip. Rossback then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Marshall Banks has been cut.
A jab from Banks misses.
Rossback misses with an uppercut.
Rossback closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Rossback pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banks cracks Rossback with an open hand slap.
Rossback lands with an overhand left.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Rossback.
#T1#
Banks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rossback back to the cage. Banks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#ROC#
Rossback is rocked!
Banks throws a monster overhand right that drops Rossback! Banks follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Banks!
Marshall Banks made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I knew i would KO this man, nobody can take those shots but hes just a step on my path to greatness. There's no time to celebrate just laugh and wait.'.
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Event:
DUEL#84 Fanning vs Army
Date: Jul 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banks cracks Prevot with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Prevot looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Prevot walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Banks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banks lands a nice shot that snaps Prevot's head back.
Prevot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice straight punches there by Banks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banks.
A big right from Prevot misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prevot's hands.
Banks connects with a crisp jab.
Banks thuds his right hand into Prevot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banks catches Prevot with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Banks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Prevot is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks with a nice cross.#T1#
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marshall Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Prevot ducks down to avoid it.
Marshall Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prevot closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
It looks like Marshall Banks has been cut.
Banks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Prevot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prevot slips a straight right by Banks.
It seemed like Prevot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Prevot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banks scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prevot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Prevot misses with a two punch combination.
Prevot moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks misses with a hook
and Prevot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banks thinking.
Prevot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Prevot is looking for the big counter here.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks swings widly with a right hand
and Prevot counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Prevot misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Banks.
#T2#
Banks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banks lands with a hook. Prevot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prevot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Banks misses.
Prevot drops his hands momentarily and Banks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big right from Banks misses.
Prevot with the counter takedown but Banks avoids it easily.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Prevot saw that one coming.
Prevot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prevot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prevot throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Banks misses with a right hand
enabling Prevot to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Prevot tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Prevot ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Prevot. That snapped Banks's head back.
Prevot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Prevot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banks lands a nice shot that snaps Prevot's head back.
#CL2#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Prevot. Prevot maintains the clinch.
Banks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Banks lands a shot to the body.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Banks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Prevot pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Prevot counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prevot won't allow Banks to sweep him here.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Prevot trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prevot forces his way into half guard.
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Prevot on the ground.#T4#
Prevot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banks with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Prevot scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU2#
Prevot escapes and gets back to his feet.
Prevot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Prevot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Prevot. That snapped Banks's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Prevot throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Banks is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Banks's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Prevot.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prevot's head backwards.
Banks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Prevot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prevot lands a two punch combo.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Prevot.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Prevot on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prevot ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Prevot throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prevot moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Prevot tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Prevot. Prevot maintains the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Prevot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Prevot takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks blocks a body shot from Prevot. #T1#
Banks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banks misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Banks as the two fighters clinch.
Prevot stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Banks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Banks scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Prevot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Prevot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Prevot bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard. #REVB#
Banks wants to get back to his feet but Prevot is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU2#
Prevot gets to his feet - Banks follows without any prompting. #T2#
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banks connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banks throws a hook but Prevot avoids it easily.
Banks misses with a double jab.
Prevot tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks misses with a hook.
Prevot tries to counter with a clinch but Banks shakes him off and moves away.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Prevot moved out of range.
Guilhaume Prevot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Prevot takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Prevot jumps guard.
Prevot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Prevot is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prevot trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Banks wanted to stand there but Prevot had control of the position.
Prevot is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Prevot wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Prevot is keeping the position.
Banks wants to control from the top but Prevot keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Prevot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks lands a glancing blow to the side of Prevot's head.
Prevot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks is looking to counter punch.
Nice straight punches there by Banks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banks.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banks.
Marshall Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Prevot misses the shot to the body.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Prevot moved out of range.
Prevot slips under a jab from Banks.
Prevot tries to counter with a clinch but Banks shakes him off and moves away.
Prevot takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prevot can do to turn this around?
Prevot tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Prevot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banks.
Prevot feints the counter takedown.
Banks throws a hook but Prevot blocks it.
Prevot feints the counter takedown.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prevot swinging wildly here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Banks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Banks'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#
Banks misses the jab.
Prevot on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Prevot misses with the combination.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Prevot unleashes a big counter combination but Banks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Prevot fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks slaps away a takedown attempt from Prevot, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banks is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot slips a jab from Banks.
Prevot slips a jab from Banks.
A big left from Banks misses.
Prevot takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prevot moves away from the strike by Banks.
Prevot misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1#
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Banks backs off Prevot throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prevot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banks lands with a hook. Prevot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Prevot moves out of range of the strikes.
Prevot throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Prevot off to one side.
Marshall Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilhaume Prevot.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Prevot's shoulder, as Prevot tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prevot tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Prevot changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banks throws the left hand but Prevot avoids the punch easily.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Prevot ducks down to avoid it.
Prevot is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Prevot misses with a straight left.
Prevot wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Prevot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Prevot. Prevot gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Banks coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Prevot fails with the takedown.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch but Banks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Prevot walks into a jab.
Banks cracks Prevot with a good jab.
Some wild striking there from Banks.
As Banks backs off Prevot throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Banks misses with a looping left.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Prevot.
Banks throws a poor cross that misses
and Prevot counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Prevot throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Prevot finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Prevot is one step ahead there.
Banks wants to hit a switch here but Prevot passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Banks there!
Prevot won't let Banks get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Prevot unloading with bombs!
Prevot looking to control but Banks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Prevot with a couple of short strikes.#CUT2#
Marshall Banks's cut is getting worse.#SUB2#
Prevot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks tries to reverse the position but Prevot maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Prevot wants to control the pace but Banks is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prevot is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#
Marshall Banks's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SUB2#
Prevot looking to isolate an arm here. Banks doesn't see it coming and as Prevot extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Prevot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guilhaume Prevot!
After winning the bout, Guilhaume Prevot thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Leif throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Leif moved out of range nicely.
Leif throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leif swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leif looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leif is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banks sizes up Leif with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banks, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Leif.
Banks throws a series of punches but Leif avoids them all with ease.
Banks scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leif takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
Leif pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Leif.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Leif lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Leif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Good exchange - Banks coming out on top.
Leif throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Leif misses with a double jab
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Leif does no damage.
Banks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Leifs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Left hook, right uppercut from Leif.
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!
Banks connects with a right hand. Leif shakes it off.
A punch combination from Leif misses.
Jab from Banks.
Banks works the jab nicely.
Leif throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Banks throws out a counter right but Leif avoids it with no problem.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leif takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
Leif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leif is breathing heavily.
Banks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Leif in his tracks.
Banks cracks Leif with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leif throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Leif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leif throws a wild body kick that Banks sees coming a mile off.
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks connects with a right hand. Leif shakes it off.
Leif closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banks scores with a jab to the head.
Leif misses with a few strikes there.
Leif fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leif misses with a lunging right hand
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Banks.#T3#
Leif lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leif's head.
Leif lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Leif takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Leif fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leif throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banks duly obliges.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leif looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Leif needs to keep his hands up - Banks had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leif throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A left lands for Banks.
Leif with a jab.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leif on the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Banks.#T4#
Leif lands with a nice combination. Banks backs away looking to recover.
Leif ducks right into an uppercut from Banks.
Leif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leif. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banks might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Leif tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leif misses with a two punch combination.
Good shot there by Banks.
Banks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leif. Leif circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banks throws a combination. Leif tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leif looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
Leif throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leif had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Leif backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leif takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leif attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Leif throws a hook but Banks avoids it easily.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Banks dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nice shot by Banks.
Leif rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banks 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.
Leif tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Leif shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banks finds it's way round the side to connect with Leif's head.
Banks 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.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Leif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Leif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leif on the side of the head.#T1#
Leif throws a good cross that connects.
Banks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leif's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banks under the eye.
Leif tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leif takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banks scores with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Banks as he connects with a hook.
Banks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks cracks Leif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Leif might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leif scores with a one two! Banks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Marshall Banks has been cut.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Leif throws a series of punches but Banks moves out of range.
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leif is defended easily by Banks.
Marshall Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Leif will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Banks lands the left hand.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leif fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Leif momentarily.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Banks scores with a decent looking hook.
Leif takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leif defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Banks scores with the left hand. Leif knows he should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Leif.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Leif is out of range.
Leif bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
Leif missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bum Leif is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Leif feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
Banks lands with a right hand.
Banks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leif on the side of the head.
Leif throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Leif throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice uppercut there from Leif.
Leif takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Leif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Leif.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Banks with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marshall Banks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Leif.
Leif shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
Banks scores with a jab. Leif acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banks scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leif drops his hands momentarily and Banks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Leif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banks finds it's way round the side to connect with Leif's head.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leif.
#T1#
Leif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leif has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Leif there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leif misses with the combination.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Leif does no damage.
Jab by Banks.
Leif walks into a stiff left hand from Banks.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Leif swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leif misses with a wild body shot.
Leif takes one to the chin there.
Leif gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banks.
Banks 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leif misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
A combination from Leif does no damage.
Leif looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Leif. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Banks thuds his right hand into Leif's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice straight punches there by Banks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banks.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leif throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks lunges at Leif with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leif's hand.
Leif walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Leif gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Leif misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leif darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A punch combination from Leif misses.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Marshall Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T3#
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leif.
Leif throws a right and a left that both miss.
Leif takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Leif's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Leif scrambles back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Banks.#CL#
Leif pushes Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banks pushes Leif back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Banks.
Banks tries to work over Leif's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leif prevents a body shot from Banks.
Banks misses with a body punch.
Banks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banks. #T4#
Leif prevents a body shot from Banks.
A short body shot lands from Leif as the two fighters clinch.
Leif prevents a body shot from Banks.
Leif has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banks after a bit of a struggle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Leif breaks from the clinch.
Banks walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Banks.
Leif fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banks.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Leif.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bum Leif has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leif scores with a nice strike.
Leif gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Banks!
Marshall Banks looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I knew i would KO this man, nobody can take those shots but hes just a step on my path to greatness. There's no time to celebrate just laugh and wait.'.
Bum Leif spoke after the fight, saying 'I was about to win this fight, but then I got high.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks throws a body kick that misses.
Ephrahim throws a body kick that misses.
And Banks tries to counter it with a takedown but Ephrahim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ephrahim defends well and Banks ends up having to push Ephrahim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Ephrahim sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ephrahim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ephrahim has a takedown stuffed.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Ephrahim , looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Ephrahim against the cage but Ephrahim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ephrahim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banks manages to circle out of the way.
Tyson Ephrahim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Banks.#CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Banks stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ephrahim .
Banks jumps guard but Ephrahim turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1##TD#
Ephrahim jumps into guard, dragging Banks to the mat.
Ephrahim trying to strike off his back.
Ephrahim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.
Banks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banks wants to control from the top but Ephrahim keeps moving.
Banks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ephrahim . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ephrahim controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ephrahim managing to control the position. #SUB#
Ephrahim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ephrahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ephrahim .
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Ephrahim is controlling him.
Banks is looking to break free of the clinch but Ephrahim has double underhooks.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ephrahim just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3#
Ephrahim trying to control the position but instead, Banks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ephrahim into the cage.
Banks wants a takedown.
Banks fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Ephrahim pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Ephrahim looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Banks wants to stand and escape but instead Ephrahim has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Ephrahim throwing strikes from guard but Banks blocks nicely. #T4#
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks is pulling down on Ephrahim 's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ephrahim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ephrahim has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU#
Ephrahim stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#CL#
and Ephrahim counters by moving into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Ephrahim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Ephrahim with that takedown attempt.
Ephrahim avoids the head kick by Banks.
Banks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Ephrahim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ephrahim swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ephrahim blocks a head kick by Banks.
Ephrahim closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Ephrahim pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ephrahim looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Ephrahim . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Ephrahim gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Ephrahim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Ephrahim on that attempt.
Banks fails with the takedown.#CL#
Ephrahim clinches with his opponent.
Ephrahim wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Ephrahim jumps into guard, dragging Banks to the mat.
#SUB#
Ephrahim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Ephrahim seems keen to control Banks's posture.
Banks wanted to stand there but Ephrahim had control of the position.
Ephrahim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Ephrahim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ephrahim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ephrahim trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom. #SU#
Ephrahim stands up and waves to Banks to follow him. #T3#
Ephrahim tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Banks looks for a takedown but Ephrahim sprawls well.
Ephrahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson Ephrahim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks misses with a body kick.
As Banks tries to get set, Ephrahim tries to push him back and clinch up but Banks manages to avoid the attempt.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ephrahim tries to clinch up.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ephrahim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4#
Banks shoots for a takedown but Ephrahim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ephrahim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ephrahim .
Ephrahim fails with a takedown attempt.
Ephrahim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Ephrahim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks cracks Ephrahim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marshall Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks looks to land a body kick but Ephrahim moved away.
Banks shoots in but Ephrahim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Banks darts in and clinches Ephrahim up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ephrahim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tyson Ephrahim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Banks.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banks can't break the clinch.
#T1#
Ephrahim tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Banks tries to pull guard but Ephrahim won't allow it.
Banks has Ephrahim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ephrahim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banks is looking for a takedown.
Ephrahim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banks pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Ephrahim with that takedown attempt.
Ephrahim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Ephrahim .
A countering left hand to the body from Banks misses.
Ephrahim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
A head kick misses from Banks.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Ephrahim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Ephrahim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ephrahim .
Ephrahim shoots in looking for a takedown. Banks tries to sprawl out of it but Ephrahim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ephrahim as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Ephrahim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Ephrahim .
Banks unleashes a big counter combination but Ephrahim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ephrahim .
Banks tries to clinch up but Ephrahim circles away and keeps his distance.
Ephrahim jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Banks throws a body kick that misses.
Banks throws a leg kick but Ephrahim checks it.
Ephrahim will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ephrahim appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ephrahim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Ephrahim , looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Ephrahim against the cage but Ephrahim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Ephrahim on that attempt.
Ephrahim shoots in looking for a takedown. Banks tries to sprawl out of it but Ephrahim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marshall Banks!
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