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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
QFC Tournament 754 Round 1
Date: Apr 21, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Banks is predictable there
and Petteri counters with a thumping low kick.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Petteri shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Petteri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks is looking to clinch but Petteri is avoiding it.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petteri tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petteri tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes.
Banks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jordan Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potku Petteri.
Banks tries to clinch but Petteri is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petteri steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banks.
Petteri shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Petteri.#T1#
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Petteri's waist but Petteri gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks shoots in but Petteri avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sloppy strikes from Petteri. Those never looked like landing.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Petteri has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Petteri pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petteri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banks's guard. #REVB##T2##SU2#
Petteri stands up and waves to Banks to follow him.
Petteri tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Petteri throws a head kick that half lands.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Petteri instigates a clinch.
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!
Banks is trying to pull guard but Petteri turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Petteri tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
#TD2#
Petteri pulls guard.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Petteri is keeping the position.#T3#
Petteri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.#SU#
Banks stands and steps away. Petteri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petteri.
Banks looks to land a body kick but Petteri moved away.#CL2#
Petteri rushes Banks and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks is breathing heavily.#T4#
Petteri swinging wildly here.
Petteri misses with a two punch combination.
Petteri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Banks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice takedown defense from Petteri. No joy for Banks on that attempt. #CL2#
Petteri has managed to clinch.
Petteri stalls.
Banks tries to circle away but Petteri has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petteri goes for a takedown attempt but Banks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Potku Petteri dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Banks tries for a takedown but Petteri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Banks. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petteri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Petteri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Petteri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banks content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Petteri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Petteri wants to control the position but Banks says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Petteri wants to control but Banks is keeping busy.
Petteri gets back to full guard.
Banks tries to stand but Petteri is controlling from the bottom.
Banks postures up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Petteri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Petteri is breathing heavily.
Banks looks for a takedown but Petteri sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Petteri gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Banks to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Banks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Petteri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Petteri persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Petteri shoots in looking for a takedown but Banks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Petteri's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Petteri wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.
Petteri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Petteri somewhat.
Banks throws a big counter combination but Petteri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as Petteri blocks the low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banks.
Petteri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petteri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.#T4##TD#
Banks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Petteri sprawls well initially but Banks persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Petteri defends it well.
Potku Petteri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Petteri tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Banks is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks wants to pass the guard but Petteri is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Banks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Petteri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Petteri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petteri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Petteri tries to pull guard but Banks holds him up against the cage and eventually Petteri drops back down to his feet.
Jordan Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Potku Petteri.
Petteri is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petteri after a bit of a struggle.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Petteri has him pressed against the cage.
Petteri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petteri leaning against his opponent.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Banks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Petteri after a bit of a struggle.
Petteri prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Petteri decides to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petteri is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Petteri wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petteri passes into half guard.
#SU2#
Petteri decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #T2#
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petteri counters with a nice body kick.
Petteri is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Banks is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petteri.
Banks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Petteri shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petteri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks throws a big counter combination but Petteri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Petteri, pushing him back against the cage.#T3#
Petteri can't get the takedown.
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Petteri smiles and moves away.
Jordan Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Petteri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Potku Petteri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks misses with a hook.#TD#
Banks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petteri is pressing down on Banks's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Banks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petteri for as long as he can get away with.#T4#
Petteri trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Banks gets to his feet - Petteri follows without any prompting.
Banks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Petteri has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks is looking to clinch but Petteri is avoiding it.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petteri avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Potku Petteri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petteri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Potku Petteri!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Potku Petteri!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Potku Petteri!
Potku Petteri wins by unanimous decision!
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