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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Rider moves to clinch but Banks breaks away #TD#
and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Rider didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks connects with a couple of short punches.
Banks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Rider has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB2#
Rider looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Banks is defending well. Rider quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Banks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rider celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Midnight Rider!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Robinson tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range. #CL2#
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson lands a right hand.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Robinson on the inside.
Robinson lands with a short shot to the head.
Robinson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robinson lands an elbow inside.
Banks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT2#
Moses Banks's cut is getting worse.
A short right from Robinson. #ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robinson misses with some punches.
Banks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Robinson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Robinson misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks wants a takedown but no success here.
Robinson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robinson.
Robinson prevents the takedown attempt.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Robinson has Banks pressed against the cage. He pushes Banks back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Robinson throws a beautiful elbow that sends Banks crashing to the floor! Robinson piles on the pressure with more strikes! Banks is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lebrontario Robinson!
Lebrontario Robinson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Jailers closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Banks quickly recovers to half guard.
Jailers throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banks gets back to full guard.
Jailers is stalling in the full guard.
Jailers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jailers controlling from the top position.
Jailers wanted to stand there but Banks had control of the position.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks really is a fat lump.#SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jailers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jailers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jailers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Jailers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
Jailers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jailers passes Banks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jailers is working away from the top position though.
Banks wants to control the action here but instead Jailers manages to pass to full mount!
Jailers lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#
It looks like Moses Banks has been cut.
Banks takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jailers 's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Jailers !
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks misses with the body kick
and Kelly counters with a series of strikes. Banks will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Banks forces Kelly back against the cage and clinches.
Kelly with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Moses Banks has been cut.
Kelly scores a nice knee to the body.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Kelly works on Banks's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
Kelly is trying to trip Banks. He has hold of a leg but Banks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kelly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Banks has a closed guard, preventing Kelly from standing up.
Kelly throws a big elbow that misses.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kelly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Kelly tightens his grip and picks Banks up, before dumping him to the ground. Banks manages to land in guard. #ES#
Banks uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2##TD2#
Kelly shoots in and gets a takedown into Banks's guard.
Kelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks really is a fat lump.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kelly throws an elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kelly's guard. Nice move by Banks!#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kelly is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kelly working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.
Kelly pulls Banks in close to his closed guard and prevents Banks from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Kelly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kelly looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kelly is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Kelly has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kelly working a defensive guard but Banks manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks is working Kelly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banks cracks Kelly with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banks is working Kelly over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kelly tries to improve position but can't.
Banks working away.
Kelly wants to get back to his feet but Banks drags him back down.
Kelly struggling a bit here.
Kelly really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here.
Banks throws a strike aimed at the side of Kelly's head but Kelly avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Kelly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Moses Banks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kelly avoids the head kick by Banks.
Kelly throws a leg kick which misses Banks's front leg but catches the back leg as Banks tries to avoid it.
Banks blocks a head kick by Kelly.
#CL2#
Kelly drives through and clinches with Banks against the cage.
Banks can't get the takedown.
Kelly gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kelly connects with a knee to the head.
#KD2#
Kelly drops Banks with a big knee straight up the middle! Banks is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
Moses Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly seems to be stalking Banks here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Banks drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricky Kelly!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Tuga has managed to clinch.
Tuga has Banks pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banks manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Tuga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Tuga darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Tuga turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tuga prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tuga after a bit of a struggle.
Banks really is a fat lump.
Tuga dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#TD2#
Tuga pulls guard successfully.
Tuga keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tuga has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Banks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tuga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tuga is trying to control Banks's posture but Banks avoids it. #T1#
Banks creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tuga is looking for a sweep.
Tuga is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Banks has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB#
Banks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tuga down.
Tuga is looking to reverse the position.
Banks trying to control the position but Tuga is working away.
Tuga is looking for a sweep.
Banks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tuga keeps working. #T2#
Tuga is looking to reverse the position.
Tuga avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Banks.
Tuga struggling a bit here.
Banks trying to control the action but Tuga is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Tuga's face as Banks controls the position.
Banks trying to control the action but Tuga is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tuga striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tuga tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Tuga ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tuga with a poor takedown
and Banks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tuga really felt that one!
Tuga looks winded!
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tuga blocks a head kick by Banks.
Banks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banks goes for a takedown attempt but Tuga pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tuga slaps away a takedown attempt from Banks, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Tuga circles away.
#CL2#
Tuga closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Tuga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tuga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banks wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Tuga gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuga controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ze Tuga will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tuga shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.#TD#
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tuga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Tuga looking for subs off his back but Banks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks wants to stand but Tuga has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks wants to take a breather but Tuga is having none of it. #ES2#
Tuga has one foot on Banks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Tuga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Banks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1##CL2#
Tuga has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Tuga doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuga swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Banks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Banks is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tuga presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tuga prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tuga pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Tuga pulls guard. #SUB2#
Tuga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Tuga looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Tuga is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuga is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tuga preventing the sweep.
Tuga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banks controls Tuga momentarily but Tuga frees himself. #T3#
Banks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tuga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Tuga 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.
Tuga trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tuga is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Tuga circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Tuga.
Tuga tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt - Tuga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Tuga counters with a nice kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ze Tuga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tuga is defended easily by Banks.
Moses Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tuga throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Moses Banks has been cut.#CL2#
Tuga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Tuga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Tuga takes the fight into the clinch.
Tuga controlling the action here for a moment.
#T1#
Tuga gets through Banks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tuga is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tuga is defending well.
Banks tries to pull guard but Tuga won't allow it.
Banks stops a takedown attempt from Tuga.
Tuga is working for takedown but Banks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banks tries to pull guard but Tuga holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Tuga jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tuga pulls Banks in close to prevent any damage.
Tuga looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tuga is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Tuga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Tuga gets to his feet. Banks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tuga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tuga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Banks.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tuga. #T3#
Tuga keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tuga shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Banks tries to clinch there but Tuga circles away.
Tuga feints the counter takedown.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Tuga blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Tuga gets a clinch.
Banks is trying to drag Tuga to the mat but Tuga just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tuga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banks after a bit of a struggle. #T4#
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuga fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Tuga moves out of range easily.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tuga tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tuga to the ground. Tuga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tuga lands a two punch combo.
Ze Tuga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuga dives in for a single leg takedown but Banks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moses Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ze Tuga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tuga blocks a head kick by Banks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ze Tuga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tuga 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ze Tuga!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Spark fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Spark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A control attempt from Banks but he's now mounted!
Banks is looking to improve his position but Spark isn't that keen on the idea.
Banks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spark throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SU2#
Spark stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T1##CL2#
Spark clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Spark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spark throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Spark closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
Spark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banks walks away with a smile on his face. Spark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spark looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Spark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spark throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Moses Banks has been cut.#T2#
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Despite the aggression on Spark's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banks shoots in but Spark avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spark avoids the head kick by Banks.
Spark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks throws a head kick but Spark moves out of range.
Banks is breathing heavily.#CL#
Banks gets a clinch.
Banks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spark fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spark wants to clinch.#T3#
Spark scores with a hook to the body. Banks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spark fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spark.
Banks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spark tries to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Spark dives in for a single leg takedown but Banks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Banks tries to keep at a distance but Spark has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spark has Banks pushed against the cage.
Banks misses with some punches.
Spark jumps guard but Banks stands there with Spark around his waist. Spark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Spark lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Spark lands a body shot.
Spark prevents a takedown attempt there.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banks wants to take the fight to the mat but Spark manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Spark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Moses Banks's cut.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Banks tries to land a front kick but Spark steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Banks backs off Spark throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Spark fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spark shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spark avoids the head kick by Banks.
A head kick misses from Banks. #CL2#
Spark clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Spark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spark looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Banks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Moses Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spark counters with a nice leg kick.
Spark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Moses Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Park Spark.
Spark fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spark is breathing heavily.
Banks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Spark tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks slaps away a takedown attempt from Spark, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Spark fails with the takedown.
Banks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Park Spark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Banks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2#
Banks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spark keeps working.
Spark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spark has hold of Banks's hands but Banks slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banks wants to free his trapped foot but Spark is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banks trying to control the pace.
Spark is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Spark wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Spark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banks lands with a punch from half guard.
Banks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spark keeps working.
Banks drops an elbow to the side of Spark's head.
Spark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banks.
Banks is looking to stall here but Spark recovers full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spark's head.
Spark preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks scoring with some ground and pound.
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spark lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spark tries to clinch
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Spark will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spark misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Banks counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Banks dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Moses Banks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks throws the kick towards the body but Spark avoids it.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spark takes a kick to the side of the head.
Banks throws a body kick that misses.
Spark is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice uppercut lands for Spark. That snapped Banks's head back.
#CL2#
Spark moves into range and clinches up with Banks.
Spark blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is trying to drag Spark to the mat but Spark just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Banks has Spark pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spark manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Spark jumps into guard, dragging Banks to the mat.
Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Spark tries to strike from the bottom.
Banks stays in close to Spark's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spark holds on and takes a little breather.
Banks stops Spark from standing up.
Spark not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banks won't allow Spark to sweep him here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Banks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Banks darts in and clinches Spark up against the cage.
Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spark is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moses Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spark.#T2#
Spark tries to score a body lock takedown but Banks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Spark pulls guard.
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Spark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks wants to control from the top but Spark keeps moving. #T3#
Banks connects with a couple of short punches.
Spark keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Spark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Spark trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Moses Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Spark is proving a slippery customer.
Spark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now. #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.
Spark is pushing down on Banks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banks is fighting to maintain full guard but Spark has managed to sneak the leg through.#SU2#
Spark decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Spark avoids the head kick by Banks.
Spark throws a counter combo.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spark.
Spark has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a left and a right that stings Spark.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks is looking to clinch but Spark is avoiding it.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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 Moses Banks.
I think Banks 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Park Spark!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pokrajac.#TD2#
Pokrajac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pokrajac working away.
Pokrajac trying to control the position but Banks is working away.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pokrajac scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banks to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is trying to control Pokrajac's posture but Pokrajac avoids it.
Pokrajac in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pokrajac lands some shots froms side control.
Banks really is a fat lump.
The referee asks Pokrajac politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pokrajac prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Pokrajac working away.#SU2#
Pokrajac decides to stand back up. Pokrajac steps back and let's Banks get back to his feet.
Pokrajac looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pokrajac shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moses Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Pokrajac.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Banks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Banks clinches up with Pokrajac and pushes him back against the cage.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pokrajac.
#TD#
Banks decides to pull guard.
Pokrajac with a nice head shot there.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pokrajac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controlling the position.
Pokrajac 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.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Pokrajac from controlling successfully.
Banks is controlling Pokrajac's posture.
Banks wants to sweep here but Pokrajac controlling him for the moment.
Pokrajac wanted to stand there but Banks had control of the position. #T3#
Pokrajac cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pokrajac is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks has control of Pokrajac's left arm, preventing Pokrajac from doing any damage.
Pokrajac slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Igor Pokrajac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Pokrajac shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Pokrajac there. #T4#
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Pokrajac is just content to waste time from the top position. Banks takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pokrajac preventing the sweep.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Pokrajac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pokrajac controlling from the top position.
Banks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pokrajac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Igor Pokrajac will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Banks tries to clinch but Pokrajac is having none of it.
Pokrajac blocks a head kick by Banks.
Banks throws a head kick that misses.
Pokrajac avoids the head kick by Banks.
#TD#
Banks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pokrajac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banks off and has taken his back!
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pokrajac tries to keep control of the position but Banks is staying busy.
Pokrajac cracks Banks with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Banks from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Banks trying to control the position but Pokrajac manages to sink in the hooks.
Pokrajac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pokrajac loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Banks hold on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pokrajac slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Pokrajac has his arm under Banks's chin here. Game over son! Pokrajac squeezes tightly and Banks is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Igor Pokrajac!
A very excited looking Igor Pokrajac 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Lopez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a left and a right that stings Lopez. #CL2#
Banks tries to keep at a distance but Lopez has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Banks misses with a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Lopez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes.
Moses Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lopez.#T1#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Banks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lopez did well to prevent Banks getting side control.
Banks is trying to control the action in half guard but Lopez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Banks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lopez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banks.
Lopez is staying active underneath Banks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banks is taking a breather. Lopez 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.
Lopez misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Banks is just content to waste time from the top position. Lopez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Banks could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banks with a nice head shot there.
Banks slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lopez trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Lopez controlling Banks's posture.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing Banks from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Banks throws a right and a left that Lopez avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lopez as he avoids it easily.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lopez.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Lopez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time. #T4##TD2#
Lopez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
Lopez is looking to stand up but Banks won't let him.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Lopez with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks is trying to keep Lopez in close.
Lopez wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moses Banks dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lopez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Lopez ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banks throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Lopez manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Lopez. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lopez.
Tony Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moses Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lopez.
Lopez looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Banks throws a quick counter head kick but Lopez was just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Moses Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lopez is breathing heavily.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Lopez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lopez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
A head kick misses from Banks.
Banks fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Lopez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lopez.
Banks is working for takedown but Lopez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banks has Lopez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lopez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez tries for a takedown but Banks manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Lopez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lopez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Lopez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Banks to his feet. #T2#
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banks goes for a double leg but Lopez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lopez continues to drive forward.
Nice jab there from Lopez.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Lopez on that attempt.
Banks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lopez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lopez somewhat.
Banks looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3##CL2#
Lopez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lopez walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Lopez. #CUT2#
It looks like Moses Banks has been cut.
Lopez closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Lopez pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Lopez scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Lopez misses with a double jab.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Lopez shoots in.
Banks avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Banks quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lopez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Lopez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Moses Banks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lopez shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Lopez gets caught flat footed, as Banks shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lopez has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks works over Lopez with some ground and pound from guard.
Lopez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Banks 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. #T1#
Banks throws an elbow that misses. Lopez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banks's guard. Nice move by Lopez!#REVB#
Banks wants to control but Lopez passes easily into half guard.
Lopez is trying to control. Banks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Lopez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banks defending well though.
Lopez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lopez prevents Banks from improving his position.
Banks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lopez is working away from the top position though.
Banks wants to get back to full guard but Lopez has passed into side control.
Tony Lopez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopez fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T3#
Banks is letting Lopez control him for a moment.
Lopez working away.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lopez dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Lopez's head and hops out.
Lopez shoots for a double leg takedown but Banks sprawls well. He's pushed Lopez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moses Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Lopez.
Lopez goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick by Banks misses
and Lopez counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Lopez.#T4#
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Moses Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the liver by Lopez. Beautiful body shot.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Lopez fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks throws a big counter combination but Lopez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lopez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
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 Moses Banks.
I think Banks 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moses Banks!
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