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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Banda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rodriquez, pushing him back against the cage.
Banda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriquez backwards.
Banda lands a shot to the body.
Banda gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodriquez.
Banda pushes Rodriquez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Nick Rodriquez has been cut.
Rodriquez is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banda.#ROC2#
Rodriquez is rocked!
Banda creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Rodriquez out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lexington Banda!
During a confident post fight interview, Lexington Banda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFF 84: Lesnar vs. Nti III
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Banda darts in and clinches Kawamata up against the ropes.
Banda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kawamata misses with the head strike.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Kawamata as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Kawamata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Banda looks winded!
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
A short left from Kawamata.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banda can't find room to land a body shot as Kawamata controls the action.
#T1#
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Banda controls the action.
Kawamata lands with a short shot to the head.
Kawamata lands a shot to the body.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kawamata lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kawamata lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawamata throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kawamata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kawamata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Kawamata.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the ropes.
Kawamata prevents a body shot from Banda. #T2#
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawamata's elbow.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata is working Banda over against the ropes.
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata cracks Banda with a nice body shot.
Kawamata struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kawamata.
Banda has a couple of punches blocked by Kawamata.
Kawamata makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
I was talking to Kawamata's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Kawamata. #CUT#
That has opened up Lexington Banda's cut even more.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kawamata blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kawamata - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
Kawamata stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Kawamata lands an uppercut.
Kawamata scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banda.
Kawamata lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
A short right from Kawamata.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
The cut above Lexington Banda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kawamata tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kawamata back against the ropes.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kawamata.
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!
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kawamata can't find room to land a body shot as Banda controls the action.
Good body shot from Kawamata.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Kawamata.
#T4#
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata lands a nice shot to the body.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banda's elbow.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
Kawamata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kawamata misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kawamata tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Kawamata.
A body shot lands from Kawamata.
Kawamata lands a body punch.
Kawamata doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kawamata lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
Kawamata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kawamata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards. #CUT#
Lexington Banda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T5#
A hook to the body from Kawamata.
A short right from Kawamata on the inside.
Kawamata misses with a punch to the body.
Kawamata scores with a shoulder strike.
Kawamata lands a shoulder strike.
Kawamata misses with a body punch.
Kawamata working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lexington Banda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kento Kawamata!
During a confident post fight interview, Kento Kawamata thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Lexington Banda was interviewed post fight and said 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.
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Event:
BFF 81: Kemp vs. Kawamata II
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Banda uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Despite the aggression on Banda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer connects with a single shot there.
Banda avoids the body shot from Archer.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banda misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Banda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Banda's head.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banda manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Banda. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Banda rushes Archer and presses him up against the ropes.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banda.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Banda's ribcage. Banda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short left from Archer.
Banda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Banda misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Banda's ribcage. Banda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer pushes Banda back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Archer tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
A short left from Archer.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banda blocks an uppercut.
Banda stalling in the clinch.
Archer letting Banda take a breather here.
Banda digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer is leaning against Banda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banda blocks a body shot from Archer.
Banda trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banda's elbow.
Good body shot from Archer.
Banda looks winded!#T2#
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer presses Banda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Archer lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Archer.
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archer prevents a body shot from Banda.
Archer lands a body punch.
Archer lands a shot to the body.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards. #T3#
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer misses with a body punch.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Banda prevents a body shot from Archer.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Lexington Banda's cut even more.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Archer.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Archer.
A short right from Archer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#CUT#
The cut above Lexington Banda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
#T4#
Banda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Banda tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Banda back against the ropes.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Archer prevents a body shot from Banda.
Banda misses with the head strike.
Archer is leaning against Banda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banda's elbow.
Banda misses with the head strike.
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Archer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banda.
Banda blocks a body shot from Archer.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
Banda misses with a body punch.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
#T5#
Archer tries a body shot but Banda blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
A short left from Archer.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Banda's ribcage. Banda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
Lexington Banda's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Archer.
Archer is leaning against Banda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Archer. #T6#
Archer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Banda prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lexington Banda's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kermit Archer!
Our winner, Kermit Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lexington Banda spoke after the fight, saying 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.
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Event:
BFF 78: Hill vs. Coleman
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Banda darts in trying to clinch
and Kemp counters with a nice body shot.
Banda tries to clinch but Kemp moves out of range.
Kemp throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Kemp darts in and clinches Banda up against the ropes.
Banda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kemp presses Banda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kemp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kemp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kemp tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kemp back against the ropes.
Banda blocks a body shot from Kemp.
Kemp lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banda lands with a short shot to the head.
Banda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kemp.
Banda tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kemp scores with a shoulder strike.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kemp.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kemp lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Kemp.
Kemp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kemp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
Banda lands with a light punch inside.
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banda stalling in the clinch but Kemp improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Kemp. #CUT#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
I was talking to Kemp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Kemp.
Banda looks winded!
Nice body punch from Kemp.
A nice left hand lands by Kemp.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp tries to work over Banda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kemp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kemp lands a right hand. #T2#
Kemp cracks Banda with a nice body shot.
Kemp works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kemp misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kemp on the inside.
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp lands a right hand.
Kemp lands a body punch.
Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Kemp lands with a left to the head.
Kemp pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kemp.
Kemp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kemp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kemp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kemp.
A short body shot lands from Kemp as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Kemp.
Banda struggles to land a body shot inside as Kemp controls his hands.
Kemp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kemp misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Kemp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Banda misses with the head strike.
Kemp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kemp misses with a punch to the body.
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banda or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemp.
Kemp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
Kemp lands a left hand.
Kemp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Kemp lands a right hand.
Kemp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kemp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banda.
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!
Kemp misses with a body punch.
Kemp can't find room to land a body shot as Banda controls the action.
Kemp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kemp pushes Banda back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kemp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Kemp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banda.#T4#
A body shot lands from Kemp.
Kemp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banda.
Kemp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Lexington Banda's cut even more.
Banda tries to work over Kemp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kemp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kemp.
Kemp lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Kemp.
Kemp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kemp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Kemp.
Kemp tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kemp back against the ropes.
Kemp presses Banda against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kemp lands a hook that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Kemp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Banda blocks a body shot from Kemp.
Kemp cracks Banda with a nice body shot.#T5#
Kemp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Kemp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Kemp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kemp misses with a body punch.
Kemp works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kemp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kemp lands a nice shot to the body.
Kemp digs a right hand into Banda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banda's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Kemp.
Kemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Banda controls his hands.
Kemp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
A left hand lands to the body for Kemp.
Kemp misses with a body punch.
Kemp works on Banda's body with a couple of short punches.
Kemp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kemp lands a nice shot to the body.
Kemp gets through Banda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kemp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kemp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kemp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head. #T6#
Kemp lands a hook that snaps the head of Banda backwards.
Kemp lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kemp.
Kemp lands a left hand.
#CUT#
The cut above Lexington Banda's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#KD#
Kemp drops Banda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Banda is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Banda is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Kemp.
Banda is still on wobbly legs! Can Kemp finish him?
Kemp digs a right hand underneath Banda's ribcage. Banda let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kemp lands with a right to the head.
Kemp lands a shot to the body.
Banda seems to have recovered his senses.
Kemp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kemp tries to throw a body punch but Banda avoids it by throwing Kemp back against the ropes.
Kemp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Kemp. #KD#
Kemp drops Banda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Banda is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Kemp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kemp misses with a punch to the body.
Banda prevents a body shot from Kemp.
Good body shot from Kemp.
#KD#
Kemp drops Banda onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Banda is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Banda misses with a punch on the inside.
#T7#
A short uppercut from Banda.
Kemp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kemp lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Banda to his knees! Kemp keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Kemp!
A less than humble Ross Kemp misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Lexington Banda had this to say: 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.
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Event:
BFF 75: El Toro Jr. vs. Trump
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Banda tries to clinch but Watson moves out of range.
Watson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Watson tries for a takedown but Banda sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banda lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Banda appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banda fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Watson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Watson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Watson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Watson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson misses with an uppercut.
Banda takes a jab right on the kisser.
Watson fails to land the takedown.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt - Banda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Watson is defended easily by Banda.#CL2#
Banda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banda scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Banda lands with a left to the head.
Banda is trying to stall.
Watson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Watson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
Banda stops a takedown attempt from Watson.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Banda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banda lands a right hand.
Banda lands an uppercut.
Banda gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banda is defending well.
Banda lands a nice uppercut.
Watson prevents a body shot from Banda.
Banda struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Banda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Banda.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Banda lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Watson is rocked!
Banda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watson or not.
Banda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.#T3#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banda lands with a short shot to the head.
Banda cracks Watson with a nice body shot.
Banda avoiding damage.
Banda lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Banda drops Watson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Watson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Banda presses Watson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#KD2#
Banda drops Watson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Watson is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banda swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banda digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank. #T4#
Watson blocks a body shot from Banda.
Watson seems to have got his legs back now.
A body shot lands from Banda.
Banda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Banda.
Banda creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Watson with a big uppercut! Watson tries to clinch up but Banda pushes him back against the ropes and lands another monster strike that crumples Watson to the mat! Watson covers up and Banda unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lexington Banda!
Our winner, Lexington Banda, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BFF 69: Badass vs. Nordon
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Kasza avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banda throws out a loose jab but Kasza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasza is looking to counter the offense by Banda and move into the clinch.
Kasza fails with a takedown attempt.
Banda's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Banda clinches up with Kasza and pushes him back against the ropes.
Banda scores with a shot to the side of Kasza's head.
Kasza drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kasza tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Kasza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasza has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banda avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Banda on the inside.
Banda is pressed up against the ropes. Kasza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banda down to the mat. Banda avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Banda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banda is working Kasza over against the ropes.
Kasza is breathing heavily.
Kasza is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kasza definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Banda is stalling here.
Banda lands an uppercut.
Banda lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banda.
Banda is struggling to control the position.
Banda lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Banda as the two fighters clinch.
Banda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kasza backwards.
Banda is leaning against Kasza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Banda pushes Kasza back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kasza tries for a takedown but Banda manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Banda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Banda pushes Kasza back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Kasza is rocked!
Banda dips a shoulder and cracks Kasza with a mighty uppercut! Kasza falls back against the ropes and Banda unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kasza is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Banda screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lexington Banda!
Lexington Banda thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BFF 65: Nti vs. Oneal
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Banda moves into range and clinches up with Bravo.
Banda's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banda.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not.
Banda is working Bravo over against the ropes.
Banda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bravo or not.
Banda lands a nice uppercut.
Banda digs a right hand underneath Bravo's ribcage. Bravo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banda pushes Bravo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Bravo has been cut.
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!
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Banda lands an uppercut.
A short left from Banda.
Banda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banda lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Banda.
Banda content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bravo backwards. #ROC2#
Bravo is rocked!
Banda unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bravo! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Banda is unloading with more strikes now! Bravo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lexington Banda!
A relieved looking Lexington Banda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
BFF 60: Omega vs. Bone
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Banda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Watson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Banda misses with a two punch combination.
Banda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Watson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banda ducks under a wild hook from Watson.
Banda throws out a counter right but Watson avoids it with no problem.
Watson misses with a straight left.
Watson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banda circles away.
Banda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watson.
Watson misses with a left hand
and Watson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watson misses with a body shot
and Banda counters with a left to the body.
Watson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banda as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watson throws the left hand but Banda avoids the punch easily.
Banda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banda is looking to clinch.
Banda misses with a head kick.
Watson attempts a counter takedown but Banda avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Watson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banda counters with a straight right hand.
Banda tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.
Banda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Watson does no damage.
Banda moves in looking to clinch but Watson pushes him off.
Watson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banda tries to score with a low kick but Watson moves his leg out of the way.
Banda's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Banda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Banda tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
A short uppercut from Banda.
Banda lands with a short shot to the head.
Banda struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Banda lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Dave Watson has been cut.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Banda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Watson blocks a body shot from Banda. #T2#
Watson is looking to control Banda's arms but Banda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Watson has his back to the ropes.
Watson blocking some punches.
Banda misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
Watson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banda.
Watson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandas head.
Watson jumps guard but Banda stands there with Watson around his waist. Watson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Banda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Banda misses with some punches.
Banda misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T3#
Banda lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Banda tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banda throws a head punch that misses.
Banda is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Watson is keeping busy.
Banda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Watson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banda smiles and moves away.
Banda tries to clinch up but Watson circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Banda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banda misses with a punch on the inside.
Watson throws a punch but it's blocked by Banda.
Banda can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
#T4##BC#
Watson breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Banda clinches up against the ropes.
Banda working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Watson.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Watson.
Banda lands with a light punch inside.
Banda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banda struggles to land a body shot inside as Watson controls his hands.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Watson holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Banda.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
#T5#
Banda lands with a short shot to the head.
Banda taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Watson to work.
Banda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banda looking to slow down the pace here.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Watson or not.
A short body shot lands from Banda as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Banda.
A nice left hand lands by Banda.
Banda can't find room to land a body shot as Watson controls the action.
#T6#
Banda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Watson.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banda scores with a shot to the side of Watson's head.
Banda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Banda tries to stall but Watson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short left from Banda. #CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is getting worse.
Banda tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Banda.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banda misses with the head strike.
#T7#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Banda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Banda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banda gets through Watson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Banda fails to land.
Watson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Banda.
Watson trying to control the position but instead, Banda has worked for underhooks and has pushed Watson into the ropes.
Banda misses with a body punch.
#T8#
Banda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Watson blocks a body shot from Banda.
A right hand to the body from Banda.
Banda stalling the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banda.
Banda blocks a body shot from Watson.
Banda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banda pushes Watson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Banda. #CUT2#
Dave Watson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banda pushes Watson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Banda swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
#T9#
Banda is working Watson over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Banda - that landed with a thud.
Banda controlling the action here for a moment.
Banda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banda lands a shoulder strike.
Banda digs a right hand underneath Watson's ribcage. Watson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
Banda lands a body punch.
Banda lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Banda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Watson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Banda is looking to clinch but Watson is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Banda has managed to clinch.
Watson wants to stall.
Banda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banda is looking to control Watson's arms but Watson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banda has his back to the ropes.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
Banda presses Watson against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banda is looking to control Watson's arms but Watson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banda has his back to the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Banda fails to land. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Banda.
Banda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banda lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Watson backwards. #ROC2#
Watson is rocked!
Watson takes a shot to the head.
Oh Watson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banda controlling the action here for a moment.
Watson blocks an uppercut.
Banda has a couple of punches blocked by Watson.
Watson seems to have got his legs back now.
Banda tries to work over Watson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banda misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Banda fails to land. #T2#
Banda is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Watson can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banda as Watson tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Watson.
Watson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banda throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Banda.
Lexington Banda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banda digs a right hand into Watson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Watson's gas tank.
Watson prevents a body shot from Banda.
Watson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Banda swings wildly with an uppercut but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banda has Watson pressed against the ropes.
Banda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Watson is trying to maintain a safe position but Banda gets an underhook and turns Watson into the ropes.
Banda is trying to maintain a safe position but Watson gets an underhook and turns Banda into the ropes.
Banda misses with a body punch.
Banda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
Jeez, Dave Watson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Banda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banda unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Watson! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Banda is unloading with more strikes now! Watson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lexington Banda!
During a confident post fight interview, Lexington Banda thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
BFF 54: Lesnar vs. Obermueller
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Banda as Geishammer shoots in.
Banda slips under a jab from Geishammer.
Geishammer throws a head kick that misses
and Banda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Banda darts in and clinches Geishammer up against the ropes.
Banda definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Geishammer has clasped his hands together around Banda's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Geishammer trying to control the position but Banda is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banda struggling a bit here.
Geishammer is looking to take a break and control but Banda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Geishammer has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Geishammer has isolated one of Banda's arms. Banda looking to fight him off but Geishammer twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marvin Geishammer!
Marvin Geishammer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Lexington Banda stepped up to the mic, saying 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 23
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Banda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banda misses with a punch to the body.
Banda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garling or not. #BC#
Garling breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Banda closes the distance and clinches.
Banda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Luke Garling has been cut.
Banda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banda lands a shot to the body.
Garling 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.
Garling is breathing heavily.
Banda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banda slowing the pace effectively.
Banda lands with a light punch inside.
Banda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banda lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banda works on Garling's body with a couple of short punches.
Banda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC2#
Garling is rocked!
A short right from Banda.
Oh Garling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banda creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Garling with a big uppercut! Garling tries to clinch up but Banda pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Garling to the mat! Garling covers up and Banda unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lexington Banda!
A victorious Lexington Banda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 14
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Banda closes the distance and clinches.
Blaston is trying to pull guard but Banda turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blaston has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blaston misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Blaston ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blaston no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Banda drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Blaston manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banda has Blaston in his guard.#REVB#
Blaston scoring with some ground and pound.
Blaston wants to control from the top but Banda keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blaston has picked Banda up and slammed him! Banda can't keep hold of the triangle and Blaston manages to pass to side control!
Banda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blaston on the ground.
Banda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blaston is looking to take a break and control but Banda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Banda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Blaston trying to control the position but Banda is working away.
Banda struggling a bit here.
Blaston is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Banda misses with a strike from the bottom.
Banda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banda being controlled for a moment.
Banda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Blaston is trying to get an arm triangle but Banda is defending well. #T2#
Banda is looking for a sweep.
Banda is working hard here to advance position.
Blaston landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Banda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Blaston has an Americana. Banda didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Blaston is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Blaston hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mike Blaston!
Lexington Banda spoke after the fight, saying 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 9
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Phol takes a swing at Banda's ribcage but misses.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Banda moved out of range.
Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol throws a hook but Banda blocks it.
Phol 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.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phol throws a right hand that Banda ducks under and follows up with a left that Banda also avoids with ease.
Phol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Banda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phol punishes Banda's body with a nice straight punch.
Banda is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Banda's defenses. It connects perfectly with Banda's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mfer Phol!
Lexington Banda was interviewed post fight and said 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Banda moves into range and clinches up with Duke.
Banda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Banda tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Banda drops back down to his feet.
Banda goes for a takedown attempt but Duke pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Banda closes the distance and clinches.
Banda tries a knee to the head but Duke blocks it.
Banda is working for takedown but Duke is calmly controlling the position for now.
Antony Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lexington Banda.
Duke prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banda is trying to drag Duke to the mat but Duke just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Duke wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Banda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banda lands with a right to the head.
Banda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duke blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Banda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banda lands a hook that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Banda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duke smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Banda clinches with his opponent.
Banda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banda throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duke's waist but Duke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banda off to one side.
It looked like Duke was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2##CL2#
Banda clinches with his opponent.
Banda throws a punch but it's blocked by Duke.
A body shot lands from Banda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banda working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Duke dodges an elbow strike from Banda.
Duke stalling in the clinch but Banda improves position.
A body shot lands from Banda.
Duke is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banda is keeping busy.
Duke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banda lands with a short shot to the head.
Banda tries to land a knee to the head but Duke blocks with his arms.
Banda tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Banda drops back down to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Banda pulls guard successfully.
Banda is trying to keep Duke in close.
Duke really is a fat lump.
Banda seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Duke's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Duke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Duke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banda.
Banda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Banda pushes Duke up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Banda is trying to break the clinch but Duke has him pressed against the cage.
Banda is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Duke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banda swings wildly with an uppercut but Duke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banda tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Banda drops back down to his feet.
Banda lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Duke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Banda has Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
Duke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banda tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Banda drops back down to his feet.
Banda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Banda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Banda moves into the clinch successfully.
Banda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duke is looking to control Banda's arms but Banda gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duke has his back to the cage.
A short left from Banda.
Banda jumps guard but Duke turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Banda tries to break the clinch but Duke is controlling the position.
Banda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duke to keep the fight standing.
Antony Duke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lexington Banda.
A frustrated look appears on Duke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banda wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Banda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duke walks away with a smile on his face. Banda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Banda gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Banda throws an elbow but it misses.
Duke is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banda working aggressively here.
Lexington Banda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Duke can't break the clinch.
Duke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banda lands a hook that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Banda lands an uppercut.
Banda pushes Duke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke wants to break free but Banda has control.
Duke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banda.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duke.
Duke has had enough of the clinch but Banda keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Banda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Banda throws a punch but it's blocked by Duke.
Banda digs a right hand underneath Duke's ribcage. Duke let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duke's efforts to push away.
Banda tries to pull guard but Duke holds him up against the cage and eventually Banda drops back down to his feet.
Banda tries to circle away but Duke has him pinned against the cage.
Banda dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duke to keep the fight standing.
Duke tries to break the clinch but Banda is controlling the position.
Banda misses with a knee strike.
Banda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Banda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duke to keep the fight standing.
Banda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banda drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banda tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Duke smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Banda has closed the distance and engaged Duke in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banda.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banda has Duke pushed against the cage.#T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Banda.
Banda swings wildly with an uppercut but Duke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duke avoids a wild elbow strike from Banda.
Duke avoids a wild elbow strike from Banda.
Banda looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banda throws a punch but it's blocked by Duke. #BC2#
Banda escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Banda moves into the clinch.
Banda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Duke to keep the fight standing.
Banda misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lexington Banda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Banda closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banda wants to get back to striking at distance but Duke won't allow it.
Banda tries to land a knee to the head but Duke blocks with his arms.
Duke trying to land knees to the body.
Banda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Banda dodges an elbow strike from Duke.
Duke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banda works on Duke's body with a couple of short punches.
Banda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duke blocks an elbow strike from Banda.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Duke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Banda has Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
Banda keeps control of Duke as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Banda pushes Duke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Banda.
Duke blocks an elbow strike.
Banda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Banda pulls guard successfully.
Duke preventing the sweep.
Banda is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Duke sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banda can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Banda is adopting a defensive guard.
Duke trying to control but Banda is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banda controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banda's waist but Banda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Duke off to one side. #CL2#
Banda has Duke up against the cage in a clinch.
Banda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duke taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banda lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Banda scores with a shoulder strike.
Banda is pushing Duke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A shot in the inside from Banda.
Duke lands a good knee to the midsection. Banda won't want to take too many of those.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banda - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Banda. #T4#
Banda tries to pull guard but Duke won't allow it.
Banda scores with a shot to the side of Duke's head.
Banda misses with the head strike.
Banda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lexington Banda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banda has Duke pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Duke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Duke fails to pull guard.
Banda just leaning against Duke, taking a breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banda lands a body shot.
Antony Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banda wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lexington Banda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banda 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lexington Banda!
A victorious Lexington Banda thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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