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Event:
DFN #5 Dren vs Vakarchuk
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silva on the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Rodrigo Silva has been cut.#TD2#
Silva shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banner napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Silva is working to tighten his grip on Banner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Banner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Banner passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rodrigo Silva!
Rodrigo Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
DUEL#59 Komaroff vs Puno
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Banner forces Aureus back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Aureus counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Aureus swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Aureus face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Banner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Banner thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Staph Aureus spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some you lose some . I'll be back, dont worry about it !'.
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Event:
OFC 270: Usyk vs Smaug
Date: Mar 22, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Gagnon has knocked Banner down with a huge combo! Gagnon steps away and waves a wobbly Banner back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Banner has been cut.
Banner misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a nice right hand that sends Banner toppling to the canvas! Banner scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gagnon finish him?!#ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gagnon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banner seems to have got his legs back now.#CUT#
It looks like Jean Gagnon has been cut.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gagnon circles away quickly and effectively.
Gagnon connects with a leg kick. Banner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tony Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
enabling Gagnon to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Gagnon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Banner! Gagnon lets Banner back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Banner misses with a double jab.
Gagnon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner scores with the left hand. Gagnon knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner throws a head kick that misses
and Gagnon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banner fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Gagnon to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Gagnon looks to clinch but Banner throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Gagnon taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tony Banner!
Tony Banner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
OFC 263: Quarantine
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Anderson scores with a four punch combination!
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banner punishes Anderson's body with a nice straight punch.
Banner goes for a small jab and connects. Now Banner goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Anderson stumbles back but Banner runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Anderson to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Anderson will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Banner!
Tony Banner very nearly forgot to thank Spartan Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
OFC: Blood Night XXXIII
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Gonzalez. Those never looked like landing.
Banner tries to counter with a clinch but Gonzalez shakes him off and moves away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gonzalez enables Banner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gonzalez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Gonzalez pushes Banner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Some wild striking there from Banner.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gonzalez as he avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Gonzalez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gonzalez misses the target.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.#CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Gonzalez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gonzalez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Banner throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez counters with a series of strikes. Banner will be more careful next time no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banner.
Jesus Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Banner.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Banner.
Gonzalez is breathing heavily.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gonzalez tries to get into range but Banner steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Gonzalez! 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! Banner scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Banner!
Tony Banner gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
OFC 246: New Era
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Laraque seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Laraque moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner tries to bum rush Laraque with a series of wild strikes but Laraque uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Laraque misses.
Tony Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laraque throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laraque.
Banner lands a nice hook to Laraque's body. Laraque takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laraque throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Laraque swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Banner throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Laraque counters with a crisp one two that drops Banner! Laraque thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Banner to his feet! Banner is in big trouble!
Banner looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laraque.
Laraque looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well. #T1#
Laraque swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banner counters with a nice body shot.
Laraque darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Laraque's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD#
Laraque lands a left and a right that send Banner crashing to the mat, dazed. Laraque thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Banner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Laraque finish him?
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Laraque tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Laraque to the ground. Laraque escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Laraque has cracked Banner with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Laraque lands another huge swinging hook and Banner tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Banner, before Laraque can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Georges Laraque!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Ganador throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ganador sets himself, and Banner steps forward looking for the clinch! Ganador avoids it this time.
Ganador ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Ganador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ganador half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ganador eats them both and turns towards Banner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Luis Ganador has been cut.
We've been told by Ganador's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Banner.
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ganador moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Ganador feinted with a counter takedown.
Banner looks winded!#TD#
Ganador closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banner to the mat! Banner manages to get full guard.
Ganador wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T1#
Ganador is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is trying to control the position but Ganador postures up.
Ganador passes into half guard.
Ganador is taking a breather. Banner 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.
Banner is staying active underneath Ganador, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ganador content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ganador is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Ganador has control of the leg.
Banner is trying to stand back up but Ganador is controlling him
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Ganador circles away.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ganador swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner.
Ganador changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Banner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Ganador clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganador thuds a left hand into Banner's body.#CL#
Ganador pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ganador has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Ganador turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ganador drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Ganador. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##BC2#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Ganador moves into the clinch.
Ganador wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ganador doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner throws a right hand that Ganador ducks under and follows up with a left that Ganador also avoids with ease.
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Ganador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ganador manages to avoid it.
Ganador fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Ganador rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch.
Ganador tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Ganador ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner jabs Ganador to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Ganador's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Banner connects with a right hand. Ganador shakes it off.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Ganador circles away.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ganador was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Ganador connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner shoots in but Ganador avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Ganador shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banner manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganador trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganador looking to pass the guard.
Ganador has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ganador not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ganador is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ganador stops Banner from standing up.
Ganador stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ganador trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banner prevents Ganador from moving into mount. #SUB#
Ganador is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banner throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Ganador bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ganador half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
Banner with a hook.
Tony Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner lands a head shot.
Banner avoids the head kick by Ganador.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ganador to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Ganador plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner leaves Ganador with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Luis Ganador is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4##CL2#
Banner clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Ganador forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banner's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banner duly obliges.
An inside leg kick lands from Ganador.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Ganador bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ganador fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ganador tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Ganador lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tony Banner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Luis Ganador's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Ganador shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Banner wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ganador manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Ganador is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
Ganador is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ganador in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Banner wants to improve his position but Ganador is controlling well.
Ganador is trying to control the action in half guard but Banner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ganador is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Ganador sits in half guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Ganador is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner is not content to let Ganador control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Ganador is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3##TD#
Ganador looking to score a takedown here. Banner is defending well but Ganador drives through and ends up in Banner's guard.#ES2#
Banner manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Ganador is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banner to keep the fight standing.
Ganador is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Ganador. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner throws a body kick that misses.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ganador attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Ganador closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banner tries to break the clinch but Ganador is controlling the position. #BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ganador moves into the clinch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner prevents the takedown attempt.
Ganador tries to score a body lock takedown but Banner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ganador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Luis Ganador has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ganador drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tony Banner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Ganador closes the distance and pushes Banner back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Banner.
I've got Banner 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Banner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tony Banner thanked Spartan Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bon connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Tony Banner has been cut.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bon counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Banner to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Bon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Bon!
King Bon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Arcticus University: London, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kahva counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Kahva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner, up you get!
A head kick by Banner misses #TD2#
and Kahva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kahva on the ground.
Kahva lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kahva trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner controls Kahva momentarily but Kahva frees himself. #SU2#
Kahva gets to his feet. Banner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Kahva instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Kahva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kahva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahva passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kahva wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kahva is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kahva to get the leverage.
Kahva not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kahva working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
My spies in Tycoon Gym inform me that Kahva has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kahva lands strikes from half guard.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kahva is working away from the top position though.
Kahva lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kahva connects with a nice short shot to Banner's temple. #ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
Kahva looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oh Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahva unloads with some huge strikes here! Banner is out! Kahva wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jenkka Kahva!
A relieved looking Jenkka Kahva 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner misses with a looping right.
Tony Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Johnson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johnson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Johnson works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson lands a couple of good shots and Banner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T1#
Johnson lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Banner doesn't escape.
Johnson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Banner hold on?!
#SUB2#
Banner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Johnson gets his way!
Johnson misses with an elbow to the head.
I would not like to be Banner right now.
#T2#
Johnson has Banner flattened out and is raining down punches.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB2#
Johnson has got one arm under Banner's chin. This could be trouble... Banner trying to control the other hand but Johnson gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Banner has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Johnson!
Thomas Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Wojtk counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard.
Wojtk looking to pass the guard.
Wojtk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wojtk working the ground and pound from side control.
Wojtk is putting a hurting on Banner here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Banner wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Wojtk seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Banner is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Loki Wojtk!
Loki Wojtk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Rio de Janeiro Q - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tony Banner and Bongbong Marcos. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tony Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bongbong Marcos!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner gets a clinch.
Marcos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Marcos's takedown attempt.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Marcos's takedown attempt.
Tony Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bongbong Marcos.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Marcos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banner manages to pull guard.
Marcos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcos stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner working for a triangle but Marcos defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner seems keen to control Marcos's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcos is one step ahead there.
Banner controlling Marcos's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Marcos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Marcos has Banner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Marcos
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Marcos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to hold Banner in close to prevent damage but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
Marcos is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard.
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Marcos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marcos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banner has Marcos in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Marcos
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Marcos trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marcos is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is pulling down on Marcos's head to control his posture.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Marcos passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Marcos is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner keeping control of the position.
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Marcos trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.
Marcos is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Marcos eventually gives up the hold.
Banner controlling the position for now.
Marcos looks winded!
Banner is looking to control Marcos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Banner controlling the position for now.
Banner wants to improve his position but Marcos is controlling well.
Banner trying to hold on to Marcos's head to control him but Marcos postures up.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (2) vs (5) Marcos
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Marcos working for a guillotine from mount but Banner is in no mood to give up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marcos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos postures up.
Marcos looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos pushes him away.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Marcos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner wants to hold on but Marcos pushes him away.
Marcos tries to control but Banner wriggling away.
Banner tries to hold on but Marcos postures up.
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marcos is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marcos trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcos wins on points by 5 to 2. |
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Event:
UPG 30
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Rahim feints and then cracks Banner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rahim scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Tony Banner has been cut.
Rahim lands a high kick!
A shot to the liver by Rahim. Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Rahim feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Banner sprawling to the canvas! Banner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rahim finish him?!
#ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Rahim! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ali Rahim!
Ali Rahim decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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