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Event:
LAFC Fight Night
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
IV checks a leg kick nicely.
Banger walks into a left hand.
Banger connects with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from IV. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
IV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
IV throwing shots but Banger is blocking nicely.
IV working Banger over with strikes.
We've been hearing that IV has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nice strikes from IV there.
IV is taking a breather. Banger 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.
IV takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banger is looking to control IV's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banger avoid being mounted?#T1#
Banger is looking to improve his position.
Banger taking some punishment here, with IV in his half guard.
IV sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banger defending well though.
IV is taking a breather. Banger 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.
Banger trying to control but IV postures up.
IV working over Banger with some ground and pound. Banger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
IV throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
IV wants to pass the guard but Banger is defending well.
IV trying to control from half guard but Banger is working away.
IV landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with IV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
IV seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
IV trying to control from half guard but Banger is working away.
IV working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banger can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
IV lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Banger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
IV trying to control the action but Banger is working from the bottom.
IV is really struggling to control Banger but he's trying to hold on to the position.
IV thows a huge punch but Banger dodges it nicely.
IV thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banger's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Ground and pound from IV.
IV is trying to control the action in half guard but Banger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
IV prevents Banger from improving his position.
IV winds up and cracks Banger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
IV tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banger knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
IV is nestled in close to Banger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
IV 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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IV throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banger is looking to control IV's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banger avoid being mounted?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie IV dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
IV moves forwards but Banger connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Banger is just out of range.
Banger throws a wild body kick that IV sees coming a mile off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from IV.
IV scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banger in his tracks.
IV checks a leg kick.
IV drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banger sprawls and moves away.
Banger throws a leg kick which misses IV's front leg but catches the back leg as IV tries to avoid it.
Charlie IV is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
IV just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Banger as IV shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IV throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banger jabs IV right on the nose. IV blinks but takes it well.
A shot to the liver by IV. Beautiful body shot.
Banger moves out of range of the strikes.
Banger takes one to the chin there.#T1#
IV checks a low kick from Banger.
Banger connects with a jab.
Banger tries a head kick but it misses.
Banger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
IV throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.
Banger tries to counter with a clinch but IV shakes him off and moves away.
IV with a jab.
Banger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banger.
IV has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banger finds it's way round the side to connect with IV's head.
IV throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Banger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banger tries a body shot but IV blocks it.
Banger blocking some punches.
Banger misses with the head strike.
#BC#
IV breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from IV.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from IV misses the target. #T2#
IV thuds a left hand into Banger's body.
IV misses with a wild body shot.
IV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banger can do to turn this around?
IV misses with a jab, cross combination.
IV scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
IV shoots in and bounces Banger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
IV in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banger keeping moving, preventing IV from controlling successfully.
IV throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banger 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.#T3#
IV passes easily into side control. Nice work.
IV fails to land a wild elbow strike.
IV working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
IV in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banger defending against the ground and pound.
IV scores with punches from side control.
IV working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
IV connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banger some visible discomfort.
IV controls the position.
IV scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
IV working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
IV cracks Banger with a big right hand but Banger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
IV working the body and head with strikes.
Charlie IV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
IV lands a strong strike to the head of Banger. That's dazed him! IV looking to finish here. Banger is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - IV lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie IV!
In his post fight interview, Charlie IV started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
LAFC 420 Frenzy
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Williams has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banger finds it's way round the side to connect with Williams's head. #CUT#It looks like Doug Williams has been cut.
Banger tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banger with a body shot.
Banger swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Banger catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banger throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.#KD#
Banger sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Banger is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Banger finish him?
Banger moves in close and cracks Williams with a massive right hand! Williams, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Banger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banger!
Bruce Banger thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC 28
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Old Bastard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Old Bastard finds it's target.
Old Bastard misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banger counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Old Bastard thinking.
Banger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Old Bastard.
Banger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banger lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Old Bastard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Old Bastard scores with a shot to the body.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Old Bastard works over Banger's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#It looks like Bruce Banger has been cut.
Old Bastard 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Old Bastard lands a head shot.
Old Bastard closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Banger! Old Bastard dives in looking to finish! Banger is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dirty Old Bastard!
After winning the bout, Dirty Old Bastard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
LAFC 22
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Bononi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bononi connects with a single shot there.
Decent striking displayed by Bononi there.
Banger misses with a right hand
and Bononi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bononi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bononi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bononi checks a leg kick.
Banger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bononi's sensitive parts.
A jab from Banger misses.
Bononi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banger with a body shot.
Bononi lands an overhand right.
Bononi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banger misses the body punch
and Bononi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bononi pounces like a tiger and cracks Banger with a vicious hook! Banger is down but not out! Bononi follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cezar Bononi!
Post fight, Cezar Bononi stared into the camera and said 'Free facial reconstruction .....YOURE WELCOME!!!'. |
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Event:
LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnett misses with a straight left.
Banger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warmaster Barnett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger misses with a hook. Barnett ducked under it nicely.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense.
Barnett throws a jab when Banger was well out of range.
Banger feints the counter takedown.
Banger is looking to chop away at Barnett's legs.
Barnett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banger.
Barnett checks a low kick from Banger.
Banger slips a straight right by Barnett.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banger but Banger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banger defending well as Barnett loads up on a big left hand.
Barnett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnett dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Barnett's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warmaster Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Barnett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Banger misses.
Banger throws a series of strikes that have Barnett backpedaling.
Barnett looks to land a right hand but Banger moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett dives in for a single leg takedown but Banger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Banger breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Banger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Barnett to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Banger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Barnett manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Banger wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy.
Barnett controlling the action here.
Barnett looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barnett trying to control from Banger's half guard. Banger has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Barnett won't allow Banger to sweep him here.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Banger keeps moving.
Banger 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.
Barnett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnett looking to pass the guard.
Barnett trying to control but Banger is working from the bottom.
Barnett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Barnett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Barnett working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Barnett tries for a kimura but Banger is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banger tries to bench press Barnett off him but Barnett keeps the position.
Banger is being controlled here. #SUB#
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banger has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Banger.#T4##SU2#
Banger stands up.
Banger ducks under a wild hook from Barnett.
Barnett goes for a double leg but Banger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banger continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Banger manages to break the clinch.
A left lands for Barnett.
Banger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnett in his tracks.
Banger throws out a loose jab but Barnett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Banger.
Barnett dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Barnett's head and hops out.
Banger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnett defends it well.
Barnett takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Barnett is breathing heavily.#TD#
Barnett closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banger tries to get to full guard but Barnett has control of the leg.
Banger is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Barnett jumps into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barnett.
Banger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banger misses with a straight left.
Barnett attempts a counter takedown but Banger avoids it well and moves away.
Banger misses with a straight right.
Barnett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banger.
Barnett misses with a hook.#TD#
Barnett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnett is in Banger's guard.
Banger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnett's guard. #REVB#
Barnett trying to control the position.
Banger trying to control but Barnett is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Barnett looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banger tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnett is retaining full guard. #T1#
Banger is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Banger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett wants to control but Banger passes into side.
Barnett is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Banger is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Barnett tries to hold on but Banger pushes him away. #SU2#
Banger stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Banger lands a really nice looking cross but Barnett seems unphased.
Bruce Banger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Barnett scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Banger kicks off Barnett and gets 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!
Banger throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnett. #T2#
No joy there for Banger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banger stuns Barnett with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD#
Barnett shoots in and bounces Banger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barnett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banger looking for a sweep. Not yet Banger, not yet. #SUB#
Barnett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Barnett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Barnett won't allow Banger to get back to his feet.
Banger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Barnett tries to free his leg and advance position but Banger is retaining full guard.
Barnett preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Barnett drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Barnett seems to have locked his on tight now - Banger screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Barnett, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Warmaster Barnett!
Warmaster Barnett spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
LAFC 12 Night of Champions
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Banger. #CL#
Boombada instigates a clinch.
Banger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banger.
Banger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banger.
Boombada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boombada fails to land.
Boombada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Banger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boombada misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Boombada'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 uppercut from Boombada.
Banger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boombada's elbow.
Boombada lands with a right to the head.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boombada has him pressed against the cage.
Boombada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Boombada has him pressed against the cage.
Boombada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Banger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boombada blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Banger tries to circle away but Boombada has him pinned against the cage.
Boombada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Boombada.
Boombada misses with some punches.
Boombada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boombada.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.
Boombada keeps control of Banger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banger wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Boombada.
Banger tries to break free but Boombada pushes him back against the cage.
Boombada has Banger pressed against the cage, preventing Banger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boombada gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boombada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banger wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banger.
Boombada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Banger fails to land. #T2#
Boombada blocks an uppercut.
Boombada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boombada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boombada has a couple of punches blocked by Banger.
Boombada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banger has had enough of the clinch but Boombada keeps him there for the moment.
Boombada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.
Banger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boombada lands an uppercut.
Boombada pushes Banger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Boombada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boombada scores with a shot to the side of Banger's head.
Boombada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boombada prevents Banger from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Boombada on the inside. #T3#
Banger misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Boombada as the two fighters clinch.
Banger looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Boombada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boombada lands a right hand.
Boombada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boombada taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Boombada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boombada lands a left hand.
Banger tries to circle away but Boombada has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boombada.
We've been informed that Banger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Boombada.
A right hand to the body from Boombada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boombada.
Boombada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boombada leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banger can't break the clinch.
Boombada gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Boombada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Boombada as Banger tries to tie him up.
Boombada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.
Boombada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banger is trying to stall.
Boombada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Boombada.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boombada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
Boombada gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boombada lands a left hand.
#ROC#Banger is rocked!
Boombada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banger is still on wobbly legs! Can Boombada finish him?
Boombada working aggressively here.
Banger seems to have recovered his senses.
Boombada blocks an uppercut.
Boombada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banger tries a body shot but Boombada blocks it.
Boombada lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banger backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Africa Boombada dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Boombada darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Banger's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Boombada before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Africa Boombada!
Africa Boombada is the new heavyweight champion!
Africa Boombada took some time post fight to say the following; 'NO ONE is touching me in this division....WHO WANTS THESE HANDS?'. |
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Event:
LAFC 8
Date: Oct 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Currant misses.
Currant throws an overhand right that lands on Banger's shoulder, as Banger tries to avoid the shot.
Currant takes one on the button.
No joy there for Currant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banger walks into a stiff left hand from Currant.
Lebonon Currant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Currant moves out of range as Banger strikes.
It seemed like Currant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banger slips a jab from Currant.
Banger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banger tries to land a leg kick but Currant saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banger.
Currant tries to clinch but Banger is having none of it.
Banger connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Currant moves out of range of the body kick from Banger.
Banger cracks Currant with an open hand slap.
Banger scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Currant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banger.
Banger defending well as Currant loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Banger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Currant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banger manages to avoid it.#T1#
Currant throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.
Banger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Currant rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banger scores with a decent looking hook.
Banger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Currant checks it well.
Banger swats away the attempt to clinch by Currant.
Banger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#KD#
Banger lands a big right hand that sends Currant crashing to the mat! Banger stays standing though and waves Currant back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Currant stumbling backwards into the cage! Currant bounces back off the cage towards Banger, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Banger lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Banger celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bruce Banger!
A relieved looking Bruce Banger 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:
LAFC 5 Pulver vs Kilmeister
Date: Sep 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Damulag shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banger throws a push kick but Damulag slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Damulag decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Banger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Damulag.
Damulag is keen to just control but Banger is a slippery customer.
Banger wants to get back to his feet.
Banger is concentrating on defense, preventing Damulag from advancing position.
Damulag missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Damulag working Banger over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Damulag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banger is trying to stand.
Banger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Damulag scores with a couple of nice shots.
Damulag stops Banger from getting back to his feet.
Banger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banger tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Damulag thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banger wants to improve his position but Damulag is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Damulag lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Damulag is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banger sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Damulag sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banger defending well though.
Banger is looking to improve his position.
Damulag is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Damulag is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banger is trying to stand.
Damulag throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Damulag not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Damulag is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banger has managed to free his arm - good work.
Damulag prevents Banger from improving his position.
Damulag throwing shots but Banger is blocking nicely. #T3#
Banger pushes Damulag off looking to stand but Damulag dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Banger tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Damulag shoots in and bounces Banger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Damulag is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Damulag throwing strikes but missing.
Damulag trying to control but Banger is working from the bottom. #T4#
Banger 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damulag throws a big elbow that misses.
Damulag won't allow Banger to get back to his feet.
Banger 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Damulag moves away.
The crowd cheers as Banger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Damulag doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dagul Damulag dominated that round.
That's time! Banger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Banger scores with a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Damulag. #SUB2#
Damulag tries for a kimura but Banger is defending well.
Damulag scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banger is trying to control Damulag's posture but Damulag avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Damulag is controlling him well.
Banger tries to improve position but can't.
Damulag creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Banger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Damulag on the ground.#T1#
Banger is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Damulag cracks Banger with a big right hand but Banger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Banger sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banger looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Damulag missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banger regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Damulag.
Damulag postures up and lands a big shot to Banger's brow.
Damulag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Damulag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Damulag trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Banger working a defensive guard here.
Damulag postures up in Banger's guard and throws a big left but Banger blocks it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banger slaps away a takedown attempt from Damulag, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Damulag was well out of range. Poor timing from Banger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Damulag.
Banger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Damulag tries for a takedown but Banger circles away easily
and Banger counters with a one-two to the body.
Bruce Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dagul Damulag.
Damulag is breathing heavily.#T3#
Banger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Damulag has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Damulag wants to clinch up but Banger keeps it at a distance.
No luck for Damulag with that takedown attempt.
Banger is pawing at Damulag, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Damulag's nose. Damulag is badly hurt! Banger pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Damulag tries desperately to hold on but Banger is relentless in his assault! As Damulag receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Banger away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Banger!
Bruce Banger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 4 Shewmaker vs St Pierre
Date: Sep 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Cardoso shoots in looking for a takedown but Banger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cardoso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banger lands a slapping body shot.
Banger throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cardoso's head.#CUT2#It looks like Faron Cardoso has been cut.
Banger sizes up Cardoso with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banger scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cardoso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cardoso somewhat.
Banger scores with a punch to the head.
Whack! Banger lands a heavy head kick that drops Cardoso. The ref tackles Banger to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Cardoso was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bruce Banger!
Bruce Banger thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
LAFC 3 Jackson vs Tellurite
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Banger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyson was well out of range. Poor timing from Banger.
A big right from Banger misses.
Tyson checks a leg kick.
Banger sets himself, and Tyson steps forward looking for the clinch! Banger avoids it this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Banger misses the target.
Banger throws a front kick aimed at Tyson's knee but Tyson avoids it well.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson throws a series of punches but Banger moves out of range.
Banger misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Tyson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banger has a couple of punches blocked by Tyson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyson.
A frustrated look appears on Banger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyson can't get the takedown.
#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Tyson moves out of range as Banger strikes.
Tyson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tyson slips a straight right by Banger.
Bruce Banger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tyson misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Banger.
Bruce Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.#CL2#
Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Tyson manages to break the clinch.
Banger throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Tyson. Those never looked like landing.
Tyson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banger as he jumps to the side.
Tyson wants to clinch.
Tyson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banger defends it nicely.#CL2#
Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Tyson prevents Banger from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Tyson breaks the clinch.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banger.#T3#
Tyson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banger defends well and Tyson ends up having to push Banger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tyson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Banger.#CL2#
Tyson instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tyson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD#
Banger lands a big head kick that sends Tyson tumbling to the mat! Banger takes a step backwards and waves Tyson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Mike Tyson has been cut.
Banger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Tyson tries to counter it with a takedown but Banger pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Banger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyson checks it well.
Tyson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banger throws a head kick but Tyson moves out of range.
Banger misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banger throws a low kick but Tyson moves out of range easily.
Tyson throws a series of strikes that have Banger backpedaling.
#T4#
Banger throws a hook to the side of Tyson's head but Tyson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banger throws a sloppy head kick
and Tyson counters with a two punch combo.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Banger knocks Tyson out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bruce Banger!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Banger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
LAFC 2
Date: Aug 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Parker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A left and a right from Banger both land. Nice combination.
Banger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parker.
Banger attempts a counter takedown but Parker avoids it well and moves away.
Parker takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banger moves away from the strike by Parker. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Banger has knocked Parker down with a huge combo! Banger steps away and waves a wobbly Parker back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Bailey Parker has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banger throws a leg kick but Parker sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Parker misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Banger misses the target.
Banger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bailey Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banger scores with a body shot.
#KD#
Banger drops Parker with a beautiful combination! Parker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banger is looking for the KO!
Banger cracks Parker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banger throws a low kick but Parker avoids it.
Parker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#KD#
Banger lands a big right hand that sends Parker crashing to the mat! Banger stays standing though and waves Parker back to his feet!#T1##KD#
Banger feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Parker sprawling to the canvas! Parker rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Banger finish him?!
#ROC#Parker is rocked!
Parker tries to get into range but Banger steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Parker! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Banger scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banger! |
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Event:
LAFC 1
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Tellurite circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tellurite changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banger shoots in but no luck this time.
Banger throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tellurite counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tellurite stalling.
Banger taking some punishment here, with Tellurite in his half guard.
Tellurite passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tellurite prevents Banger from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellurite punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tellurite landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellurite trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Tellurite looking to control and managing it successfully.
Banger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banger tries to get out of the position.
Tellurite cracks Banger with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC2#Banger is rocked!
Tellurite loads up with a big shot that hurts Banger! He's pulled Tellurite in close but Tellurite has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Banger survive? More strikes from Tellurite and Banger is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yancy Tellurite! |
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