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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 28
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Bone.
Banner tries to clinch up but Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
Bone listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner shoots for a takedown but Bone saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bone counters with a right hand to the body.
Kay Bone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Bone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banner's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banner connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Banner is looking to clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown but Bone circles away easily
and Bone counters with a nice body shot.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bone lands with a shot to the body.
Kay Bone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bone swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Banner digs a good body shot into Bone's ribs.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bone to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner wants to clinch but Bone slips to the side
and Bone counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bone pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2#
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bone.
#CL2#
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banner tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banner pushes Bone back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Bone breaks from the clinch.
Bone lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bone blocking some punches.
#T3#
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Bone controls the action.
Banner misses with an elbow strike.
Bone blocks a body shot from Banner.
Banner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bone pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Bone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banner has his takedown stuffed
and Bone counters with a thumping low kick.
Good exchange - Bone coming out on top.
Banner tries to clinch
letting Bone counter with a right hand.
Bone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bone counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Banner off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Bone follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Banner was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kay Bone!
Kay Bone retains his heavyweight title!
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Event:
UCF 18
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Banner throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Calhassan was covering up waiting for the punch and Banner finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Banner lands a couple of elbows.
Banner scoring with some ground and pound.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banner scoring with some ground and pound.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner working some strikes from top position.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#
Calhassan is rocked!
Banner forces his way into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Calhassan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Calhassan's hands, connecting with Calhassan's forehead.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner scores with a big shot! Calhassan's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Calhassan! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
UCF 12
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And Watson tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Watson dives in and scores a takedown into Banner's guard.
Watson is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
Watson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Watson lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Watson from controlling successfully.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Watson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Watson defending well.
Watson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Ramirez School Of Excellence. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Watson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Watson wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Banner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Watson is trying to control but can't.
Banner throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Watson trying to control from the bottom.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner 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.
Banner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Watson's temple.
Banner throwing shots but Watson is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Watson is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner is working Watson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Watson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner taking some punishment here, with Watson in his half guard.
Banner wants to control but Watson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Watson prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner moves into full guard.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Watson landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner has momentary wrist control but Watson slips an elbow through the middle.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Watson works over Banner with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
Watson stands up over Banner, holding on to his feet. Watson throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Banner is out cold! Watson lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Watson!
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Event:
UCF America 3
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner is looking to clinch.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Banner. Beautiful body shot.#TD2#
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bravo is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bravo is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
The ground and pound from Banner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Bravo tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bravo tries to get out of the position.
The strikes coming from Banner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Banner throwing strikes but Bravo manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.
Bravo is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Banner trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
Banner gets back to full guard.
Bravo postures up and lands a big shot to Banner's brow.
Bravo throwing strikes but missing.
Bravo postures up.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bravo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Bravo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Bravo controlling the position well.
Bravo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Banner.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bravo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bravo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bravo has Banner pulled in close to control his posture.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banner wants to control from the top but Bravo keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bravo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bravo's guard. #REVB#
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bravo controlling the position.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Bravo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Banner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bravo has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Bravo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Banner defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Banner cracks Bravo with a good jab.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Bravo throws a body shot but no joy.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Bravo ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bravo darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Bravo into the cage.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Banner scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo throws a big shot that misses.
Bruce Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banner avoids the body shot from Bravo.
Bravo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner scores with a body shot.
Bravo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Banner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
A shot to the liver by Banner. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Bravo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Bravo slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
John Bravo's cut is getting worse.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Bravo attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner throws a low kick but Bravo moves out of range easily.
Banner slips under a jab from Bravo.
Banner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bravo rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bravo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner throws a counter combo.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Banner stuffs the takedown.
A countering left hand to the body from Banner misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Bravo gets a takedown into half guard.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Bravo is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bravo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Banner is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bravo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo drops an elbow to the side of Banner's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bravo lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Banner is rocked!
Bravo lands a big elbow - Banner is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bravo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Bravo!
John Bravo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BANDAI 11: Tapout
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Smithson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banner throws a jab when Smithson was well out of range.
A cross from Smithson lands.
Smithson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smithson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smithson wants it to stay on the feet.
Smithson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Smithson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Smithson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Some wild striking there from Smithson.
Banner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smithson catches Banner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smithson avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smithson lands a jab.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smithson sprawls well. Smithson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Smithson steps in with a hook that catches Banner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smithson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Banner looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harvey Smithson!
A very excited looking Harvey Smithson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
BANDAI 4: Silence
Date: Aug 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Inarritu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Inarritu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Inarritu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Banner seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inarritu sprawls well. Inarritu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Banner. #CUT#
It looks like Felix Inarritu has been cut.
Inarritu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banner's head.
Inarritu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Inarritu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Inarritu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
A solid body kick from Inarritu.
Inarritu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Inarritu is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Inarritu circles away and we're back to standing.
Felix Inarritu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner fails with the takedown
and Inarritu counters with a straight right hand.
Inarritu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banner misses with a takedown
and Inarritu counters with a right hand to the body.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Inarritu lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Banner is looking to close the distance but Inarritu sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Banner crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Banner is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Felix Inarritu!
An out of breath Felix Inarritu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Aug 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Deadly's shoulder, as Deadly tries to avoid the shot.
Deadly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Deadly digs a good body shot into Banner's ribs.
Deadly scores with a one two! Banner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Bruce Banner has been cut.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Deadly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Deadly feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Banner sprawling to the canvas! Banner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Deadly finish him?!
#ROC#
Banner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner moves to clinch but Deadly breaks away
and Deadly counters with a big left hand that crumples Banner! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Deadly!
Ron Deadly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
The Island Season 8, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Salmon shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Salmon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner! But no joy.
Banner throws a body punch but Salmon moves out of range.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salmon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salmon fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleon Salmon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Salmon did well to prevent Banner getting side control.
Banner throwing shots but Salmon is blocking nicely.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salmon is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Salmon avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner thows a huge punch but Salmon dodges it nicely.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Salmon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.
Banner is keen to just control but Salmon is a slippery customer.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Salmon defending well.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Salmon's head. #SUB2#
Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Salmon's temple.
Banner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Salmon!
Banner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Salmon's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Banner working Salmon over with strikes here.
Banner lands a big shot there that rocks Salmon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#ROC2#
Salmon is rocked!
Banner postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Salmon out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Banner goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
IXF 45
Date: Jul 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner misses with a double jab
and The Clown counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Clown did well to prevent Banner getting side control.
Ground and pound from Banner.
The Clown trying to control from the bottom.
The Clown keeping control of the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to The Clown's temple.
Banner 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.
The Clown trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner lands strikes from half guard.
The Clown wants to get back to his feet.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but The Clown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The Clown wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Clown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner tries to break free.
Banner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Banner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The Clown won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner is pulling down on The Clown's head. It's preventing any offense from The Clown, at least for the moment.
Banner keeping moving, preventing The Clown from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but The Clown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has The Clown in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Banner has his feet on The Clown's thighs here. He's pushed The Clown off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! The Clown screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
IXF 43
Date: Jul 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice cross by Pierre.
Pierre slips under a jab from Banner.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre lands with a nice body punch.
Pierre loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pierre lands a jab to the nose.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joe Son Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Banner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierre is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Banner is trying to ground and pound but Pierre uses the momentary lack of control by Banner to regain half guard.
Pierre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Banner.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.#T1##SUB#
Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pierre manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has Pierre in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pierre content to stall in guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pierre trying to control the position.
Banner is looking to advance position but Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Banner is in a horrible position here. Pierre smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pierre trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T2#
Pierre dominating with strikes here.
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Pierre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pierre lands a heavy elbow.
I've been told that Pierre has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
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!
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner gets full guard.
Pierre cracks Banner with a solid left hand.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pierre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pierre is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Banner has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierre defends it easily.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Pierre wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Banner trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pierre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pierre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. #REVB#
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierre manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Banner is looking to advance position but Pierre has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Pierre lands with some strikes.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Son Pierre dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pierre connects with a looping right hand.
Pierre staying out of range there.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Jab from Pierre.
Pierre scores with a nice head shot.
Pierre scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pierre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pierre wants it to stay on the feet.
Banner slips a straight right by Pierre.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Banner throws a hook but Pierre blocks it.
Pierre with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Pierre lands with a good body shot.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pierre tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pierre to the ground. Pierre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
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!
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pierre.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Pierre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joe Son Pierre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pierre lands with a right hand.
Pierre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Pierre shoots in and bounces Banner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner trying to control the position here.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Pierre being controlled here momentarily.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Pierre.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banner lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Pierre can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner lands a big elbow - Pierre is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
IXF 39
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Fury dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Banner leaves Fury with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Banner misses with a hook
#TD#
and Fury counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard.
Fury has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fury postures up.
Banner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Banner is looking to stand up but Fury isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fury wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Fury with an uppercut!#CUT2#
It looks like Drake Fury has been cut.#T1#
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
so Fury counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fury slips nicely into half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Fury is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard.
Banner wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
Banner is not content to let Fury control the position.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner trying to control here.
#T2#
Fury wants to pass the guard but Banner is defending well.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner is trying to stand up here but Fury is controlling him well. #SUB#
Fury is looking for a kimura here.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Fury is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner tries to kick Fury off but Fury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is staying active underneath Fury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3#
Fury wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Fury stops Banner from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Banner throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Bruce Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Fury closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES2#
Banner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Fury counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
Fury passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banner!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Fury controlling from mount.
Banner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#SUB#
Fury has hold of Banner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fury tries to control but Banner wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drake Fury's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fury moves forwards but Banner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.#KD2#
Banner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fury sprawling to the canvas! Fury rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Banner finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Banner drops Fury with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fury looks back up at him and smiles so Banner waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Fury is rocked!
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner flashes Fury a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fury's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fury crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Banner punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
IXF 31
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner tries for a takedown but Pierre circles away easily
and Pierre counters with a stiff right hand.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner misses with a shot to the body
and Pierre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pierre lands the left hand.#TD2#
Banner tries to sprawl but Pierre drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pierre.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Pierre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pierre is in close to Banner's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Banner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pierre missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner pulls Pierre in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre controlling from the top position.
Banner is adopting a defensive guard.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pierre throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Banner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banner looks up at the clock and then as Pierre takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Banner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Banner laying and praying for a moment but Pierre takes advantage and regains half guard.
Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner throwing shots but Pierre is blocking nicely.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pierre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pierre keeps working.
Pierre avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner. #T3#
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner throwing shots but Pierre is blocking nicely.
Pierre regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Banner.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pierre is trying to keep Banner in close.
Pierre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pierre wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierre controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pierre lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pierre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pierre trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Pierre throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pierre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pierre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Banner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pierre lands a couple of digs.
Banner is pulling down on Pierre's head to control his posture.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pierre defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner tries to move into range but Pierre moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pierre jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banner throws a right and a left that Pierre avoids nicely.
Pierre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pierre connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner's hands.
Pierre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Banner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierre throws a counter combo.
Pierre thuds his right hand into Banner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Pierre.
Banner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pierre finds it's way round the side to connect with Banner's head.
Banner with a poor takedown
and Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Pierre moved out of range.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pierre to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Jab, jab by Pierre - just one landing.
Pierre has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pierre connects with a single shot there.
Pierre throws a series of strikes that have Banner backpedaling.
#ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
Pierre drops Banner with a naaaaasty hook - Banner is in real trouble here! Pierre dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Son Pierre!
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Event:
IXF 27
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Waldrop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banner lands a nice forearm strike.
Waldrop managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Banner.
Waldrop regains half guard there - taking advantage of Banner's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner winds up and cracks Waldrop with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Banner is working for a kimura but Waldrop is defending it quite comfortably.
Waldrop is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.#T1#
Waldrop is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Waldrop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banner working over Waldrop with some ground and pound. Waldrop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Waldrop's temple. #ROC#
Waldrop is rocked!
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Waldrop is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?
Banner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Waldrop! More strikes land and this one is all over! Banner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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Event:
IXF 20
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Banner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and The Clown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The Clown scores with a knee to the head.
The Clown landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as The Clown controls the action.
A short right from The Clown on the inside.
A short uppercut from Banner.
The Clown prevents a body shot from Banner.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Clown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banner goes for a takedown attempt but The Clown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Banner has his takedown stuffed
and The Clown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Clown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Safe Space in the buildup to the fight.
Doink The Clown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
The Clown connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Clown lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Banner falls backwards - clearly groggy! The Clown dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doink The Clown!
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Event:
IXF 12
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Waldrop lands a jab to the head.
Waldrop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Waldrop enables Banner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Waldrop manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waldrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Waldrop, not yet.
Waldrop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Waldrop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Waldrop's head.
Waldrop is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waldrop wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner is working Waldrop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB2#
Waldrop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard.
Banner throws an elbow that misses. Waldrop uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banner's guard. Nice move by Waldrop!#REVB#
Banner pulls Waldrop in close to prevent any damage.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner has control of Waldrop's left arm, preventing Waldrop from doing any damage.
Waldrop preventing the sweep.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Waldrop missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banner tries to get out of the position.
Waldrop is looking to work some ground and pound but Banner has wrist control.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner controlling Waldrop's posture.
Waldrop stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner trying to control the position here.
Banner keeping full guard, as Waldrop tries to pass.
Banner pulls Waldrop in close to prevent any damage.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Waldrop defends it.
Waldrop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banner.
Waldrop slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner stands up over Waldrop, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner is working Waldrop over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Waldrop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner cracks Waldrop with a solid left hand.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Waldrop working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Banner landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Banner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Waldrop is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banner, into his guard. #REVB#
Waldrop won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner managing to control the position.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner is controlling Waldrop's posture.
Waldrop with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A combination from Waldrop does no damage.
Waldrop works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Waldrop lands a jab to the head.
#TD#
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Waldrop's half guard.
Banner lands strikes from half guard.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Waldrop can do to turn this around?
Waldrop wants to get back to full guard.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Waldrop is trying to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Waldrop trying to control here.
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Waldrop's head.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#
Waldrop is rocked!#T1#
Banner is taking a breather. Waldrop says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Waldrop is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?
Banner lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Waldrop quite badly. Waldrop pulls Banner in close trying to recover. Banner postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Waldrop on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Waldrop doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banner!
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