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Event:
SPI - 4
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Backlund tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Backlund is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Backlund throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into side control. Backlund won't be happy with that.
We've been hearing good reports from Backlund's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Backlund manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Backlund trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it. #SUB#
Backlund is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Backlund wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position. #SUB#
Backlund is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banner defends it well. #T1#
Backlund trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well. #SUB#
Backlund is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Backlund is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Backlund is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Backlund is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Backlund to get the leverage. #SUB#
Backlund is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Backlund stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Backlund keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Backlund is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Backlund gets back to full guard.
My spies in Animal House inform me that Banner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Backlund is trying to hold Banner in close to prevent damage but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is thwarting Backlund's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bob Backlund will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Banner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Backlund.
Backlund throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Backlund lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lunges at Backlund with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Backlund's hand.
Backlund throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
#T1#
Backlund takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Backlund, right into the meat.
Banner with a hook.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Backlund under the eye.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Backlund did well to prevent Banner getting side control.
Backlund makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Backlund.
Backlund is trying to hold Banner in close to prevent damage but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2#
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
Backlund is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner is keen to just control but Backlund is a slippery customer.#T3#
Backlund is holding on to half guard well.
Banner trying to control the action but Backlund is working from the bottom.
Backlund regains full guard. Nicely done.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Banner. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#SUB#
Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Banner postures up and lands a big shot to Backlund's brow.
Banner advances position into side control!
Bruce Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Backlund struggling a bit here.#T4#
The strikes coming from Banner are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Backlund struggling a bit here.
Backlund is not content to let Banner control the position.
You can see the frustration on Backlund's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Backlund is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Backlund is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Backlund's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner misses with a hook.#TD2#
Banner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Backlund keeps moving.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Backlund is keeping the position for now.
Backlund looking for a sweep. Not yet Backlund, not yet.
Backlund is trying to keep Banner in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Backlund is on top in guard.
#REVR##T1#
Backlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Backlund works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Backlund works his way into side control.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Backlund tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Backlund moves into full mount!
Backlund seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Banner is holding on tight.
#SUB#
Backlund looking for a guillotine from mount but Banner is having none of it.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Banner has given up his back. Will we see Backlund going for some submissions?
#SUB#
Banner preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Backlund.
Backlund is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Backlund. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Backlund's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner.#SUB#
Backlund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Backlund trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Backlund.
Backlund controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #SUB#
Backlund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Backlund trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner wants to pass the guard but Backlund is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bob Backlund.
I think Backlund has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bob Backlund!
Bob Backlund decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
SPI - 2
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Aharonian connects with a single shot there.
Aharonian misses with a straight right.
Aharonian motions for Banner to come forward. Aharonian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Armen Aharonian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aharonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Banner with the counter takedown but Aharonian avoids it easily.
Aharonian throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Aharonian misses with a looping left.
Aharonian misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
Aharonian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Aharonian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aharonian misses with a straight left.
Banner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Aharonian loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
And Banner tries to counter it with a takedown but Aharonian pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Aharonian throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Aharonian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banner backs up against the cage.
Banner lands the left hand.
Armen Aharonian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aharonian throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
Banner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aharonian connects with a body shot that sends Banner's belly button to the back.
Aharonian cracks Banner with a good jab.
Banner goes for a double leg but Aharonian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aharonian continues to drive forward.
A good leg kick by Aharonian.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aharonian throws out the jab. #T2#
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Aharonian loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Aharonian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aharonian misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Aharonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Aharonian defends it well.#KD#
Aharonian lands a big head kick that sends Banner tumbling to the mat! Aharonian takes a step backwards and waves Banner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Banner is rocked!
Aharonian misses with a head kick.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Aharonian finish him?
Aharonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aharonian ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Aharonian moves away and avoids it.
Aharonian tries to score with a low kick but Banner moves his leg out of the way.#T3##KD#
Aharonian cracks Banner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Banner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aharonian finish him?
Banner looks up at the clock. Bad move! Aharonian lands a right hand from hell, dropping Banner. Aharonian pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armen Aharonian!
A very excited looking Armen Aharonian made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UVT: FAREWELL!!! PT2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but McDonald sprawls and moves away.
McDonald lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner's hand.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banner works McDonald's body with a nice hook.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McDonald 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.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, jab by McDonald - just one landing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McDonald. Banner shrugs it off though.
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!
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1##TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McDonald to the mat! McDonald manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
McDonald had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
McDonald is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner pushes down on McDonald's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura here.
McDonald gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald is looking to sweep but instead, Banner has passed into half guard.
#SUB2#
McDonald is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working. #T3#
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Banner jumps into side control!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The ground and pound from Banner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner landing strikes.
Banner lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McDonald tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Banner presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T4#
McDonald sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
McDonald wants to control but Banner passes into side.
McDonald sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald has a hand on Banner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Banner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
McDonald tries to hold on but Banner postures up.#SUB#
Banner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force McDonald to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McDonald shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor McDonald will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McDonald tries to work over Banner's front leg with a kick but Banner checks it.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Banner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McDonald looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald striking off his back but it's not causing Banner any problems. #T1#
Banner throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner wants to pass the guard but McDonald is keeping the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
McDonald looking for a sweep. Not yet McDonald, not yet.
Banner is pushing down on McDonald's leg trying to pass to half guard. McDonald is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
McDonald tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. McDonald manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conor McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
A low kick from McDonald is predictable there #TD#
and Banner counters with a shoot takedown. McDonald fights it but they end up in guard.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDonald. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDonald not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McDonald working Banner over with strikes.
Banner taking some punishment here, with McDonald in his half guard.
Banner trying to control here.
McDonald is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McDonald working the head and body with strikes.
Banner is looking to control McDonald's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?#T4#
McDonald lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from McDonald.
McDonald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner gets full guard.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Conor McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
A jab from McDonald does it's job there.
McDonald tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Banner moves out of range and McDonald only half commits.
McDonald scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.
A nice side step and McDonald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McDonald lands a head kick. Banner smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banner shoots and misses
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Banner scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
Banner won't allow McDonald to sweep him here. #T3#
McDonald is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. #REVB#
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Banner!#REVR#
McDonald is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
Banner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banner postures up in McDonald's guard and throws a big left but McDonald blocks it.
Banner stands and throws McDonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
You can see the frustration on McDonald's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McDonald sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
Conor McDonald is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McDonald, who protects the arm well.
McDonald is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banner is controlling him well.
Banner working away.
Banner looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McDonald is avoiding damage well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Conor McDonald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McDonald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor McDonald!
An out of breath Conor McDonald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UVT 369: Mattos vs Bruno
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Goodbarrel is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banner.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Goodbarrel uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Goodbarrel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Goodbarrel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banner regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to roll over but Goodbarrel keeps him under control.
Well, if Goodbarrel is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Let's hope that Goodbarrel has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Goodbarrel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Goodbarrel controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Goodbarrel has control of the leg.
Banner gets full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodbarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Goodbarrel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Goodbarrel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goodbarrel is aware though and is defending well.
Goodbarrel seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Goodbarrel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Goodbarrel avoids it well and moves away.
Goodbarrel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banner pinned against the cage. Banner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Goodbarrel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Goodbarrel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Goodbarrel is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner regains half guard there - taking advantage of Goodbarrel's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Nice strikes from Goodbarrel there. #T4#
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Goodbarrel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goodbarrel wants to stand up but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Goodbarrel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Goodbarrel defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Goodbarrel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banner tries to buck Goodbarrel off but Goodbarrel is having none of it.
Goodbarrel scores with punches from side control.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Banner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodbarrel laying and praying for a moment but Banner takes advantage and regains half guard.
Goodbarrel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T1#
Goodbarrel moves to back control.
Banner tries to escape the position.
Banner trying to control the position but Goodbarrel manages to sink in the hooks.
Goodbarrel really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Banner.
Goodbarrel is continuing to stall.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Goodbarrel is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Goodbarrel. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Goodbarrel's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner.#SUB2#
Goodbarrel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Goodbarrel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banner uses it to pass to side control.
An elbow from Banner crashes against the mat.
#T3#
Goodbarrel is looking for a sweep.
Goodbarrel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goodbarrel defends it well.
Ground and pound from Banner.
Goodbarrel trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Goodbarrel!
Banner avoids the attempt from Goodbarrel to control.#T4#
Goodbarrel is working to get back to half guard.
Goodbarrel is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Goodbarrel tries to control the position but Banner now has his back.
Goodbarrel is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is trying to stick to Goodbarrel's back but Goodbarrel is turning into Banner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Banner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Goodbarrel trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Scot Goodbarrel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodbarrel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Goodbarrel throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Banner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Goodbarrel! #ES2#
Goodbarrel explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Goodbarrel misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Goodbarrel fails with the takedown.
Banner feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodbarrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Goodbarrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Goodbarrel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodbarrel lands a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goodbarrel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Scot Goodbarrel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Goodbarrel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goodbarrel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banner.#TD2#
Goodbarrel shoots in and gets a takedown into Banner's guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Goodbarrel from controlling successfully.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Goodbarrel wants to stand but Banner is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goodbarrel trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodbarrel defends well.
Goodbarrel content to stall in guard here.
Goodbarrel wanted to stand there but Banner had control of the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scot Goodbarrel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goodbarrel is defended easily by Banner.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goodbarrel sprawls and moves away.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scot Goodbarrel.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Goodbarrel leaves Banner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Goodbarrel steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banner.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Goodbarrel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodbarrel dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Goodbarrel's head and hops out.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Goodbarrel is quick to defend against it.
Goodbarrel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Goodbarrel avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Goodbarrel drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scot Goodbarrel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Goodbarrel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sun-Tzu logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
UVT 366: Warzone
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Flagg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Flagg is quick to defend against it.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flagg misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Flagg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD#
Flagg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banner trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner passes Flagg's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Flagg defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Banner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Flagg's thigh. Flagg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Flagg can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.
Flagg keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flagg keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Flagg is pulling down on Banner's head. It's preventing any offense from Banner, at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flagg at a distance.
#T3#
Flagg throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Flagg instigates a clinch.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Flagg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Flagg after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Banner wants the takedown. Flagg is fighting it off but Banner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Flagg's guard against the cage.
Banner trying to control but Flagg is working from the bottom.
Flagg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flagg keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #T4#
Flagg being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Flagg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Banner keeping full guard, as Flagg tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flagg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Banner misses.
Flagg throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner dives in for a single leg takedown but Flagg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flagg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flagg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Flagg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banner looks for a takedown but Flagg sprawls well.
Flagg doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Banner keeps the fight on the outside.
Flagg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Flagg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Banner counters with a single leg into guard. Flagg didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flagg keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner throwing strikes from guard but Flagg blocks nicely.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Flagg's guard. #T2#
Flagg is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Banner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flagg is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner is keen to just control but Flagg is a slippery customer.#T3#
Flagg desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Flagg is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Banner is working for a kimura but Flagg is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Flagg doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banner stands and throws Flagg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banner throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banner lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Flagg misses with a hook.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flagg.
Banner throws a sloppy body shot
and Flagg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flagg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Banner here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Flagg catches Banner right on the button with a cross.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Flagg counter with a right hand. #T1#
Banner jabs Flagg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Flagg throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Flagg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banner at a distance.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Flagg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Flagg against the cage but Flagg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flagg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flagg.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Flagg is quick to defend against it.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Flagg to counter with a crisp jab.
Randall Flagg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Flagg's hands.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner fails with the takedown
and Flagg counters with a straight right hand.
Banner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flagg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Flagg misses.
Banner feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice jab there from Flagg.
Flagg throws a hook but Banner blocks it.#T3#
Banner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Flagg cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banner shoots for a takedown but Flagg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good shot there by Flagg.
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Banner shoots in and bounces Flagg off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Flagg looking to control.
#T4#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Flagg is retaining full guard.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Flagg trying to control the position here.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randall Flagg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UVT 362: Mattos vs Adrian
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Attack throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Attack forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
Attack misses with a punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD#
Banner pulls guard. #SUB#
Attack throws a sloppy strike and Banner has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Attack is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruce Banner!
A relieved looking Bruce Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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