Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SyFi 120
Date: Oct 26, 2018

#R1#
Togashi lands a jab to the nose.
Togashi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Togashi scores with a jab. Banks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Togashi as he avoids it easily.
Togashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
Banks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#KD#
Togashi drops Banks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Banks looks back up at him and smiles so Togashi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#
Banks is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks looks for a takedown but Togashi sprawls well.
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Togashi finish him?
Togashi lands with a good body shot.
Banks seems to have recovered his senses.
Banks shoots and misses
and Togashi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yokuni Togashi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Banks.#T1#
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Togashi with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Togashi, as that shot connected. #CUT#
It looks like Ian Banks has been cut.
Banks walks into a stiff left hand from Togashi.
A jab from Togashi does it's job there.#ROC#
Banks is rocked!
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Togashi tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Togashi to the ground. Togashi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T2#
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Togashi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banks thinking.
Banks looks winded!
Togashi lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yokuni Togashi!
Yokuni Togashi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SyFi 106
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Yoritomo shows good takedown defense.
Yoritomo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yoritomo pinned against the cage. Yoritomo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yoritomo throws a shot to the body.
Banks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas in the buildup to the fight.
Yoritomo lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoritomo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Yoritomo.
Yoritomo lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Banks takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Yoritomo with a hook.
Banks shoots and misses
and Yoritomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Yoritomo lands a jab to Banks's midsection.
Banks dives in and grabs Yoritomo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yoritomo pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
Banks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yoritomo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yoritomo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Yoritomo lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoritomo connects with a single shot there.
Yoritomo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamakiri Yoritomo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Yoritomo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Banks! Yoritomo lets Banks back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
Banks ducks into an uppercut from Yoritomo and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamakiri Yoritomo!
Our winner, Kamakiri Yoritomo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SyFi 93
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Kulina scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kulina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kulina scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kulina sizes up Banks with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kulina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kulina keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Kulina.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Kulina counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banks misses with a lunging right hand
and Kulina counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Kulina.
Banks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvey Kulina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kulina lands with a shot to the body.
Kulina's corner calls for a 1-2. Kulina obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kulina feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bankss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kulina throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kulina.
Kulina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kulina throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kulina throws out a counter right but Banks avoids it with no problem.
Kulina's jab looks to have found its range, popping Banks under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kulina connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kulina.#T2#
Kulina scores with a jab to the head.
Kulina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kulina now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kulina lands a head shot.#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
Kulina is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kulina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kulina lands a head shot.
Kulina lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banks at a distance.
Banks seems to have got his legs back now.
Kulina takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banks takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Kulina lands a hook that stumbles Banks back into the cage. Kulina follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Banks to the canvas! Kulina pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Banks has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alvey Kulina!
Alvey Kulina made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.

Event: SyFi 85
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Banks walks into a jab.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a sloppy right hand. Banks should have avoided that one.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a decent looking hook.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagabeeb.
Banks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a good body shot.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nurmagabeeb defends it nicely.
Nurmagabeeb takes a swing at Banks's ribcage but misses.
Banks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banks misses with a hook. Nurmagabeeb ducked under it nicely.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Nurmagabeeb throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagabeeb cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Nurmagabeeb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagabeeb feints a jab promting Banks to slip. Nurmagabeeb then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nurmagabeeb lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagabeeb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nurmagabeeb just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagabeeb tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagabeeb misses with a wild combination.
As Nurmagabeeb looks to move away, Banks throws a big counter combo but Nurmagabeeb just gets out of the way.
Banks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nurmagabeeb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagabeeb is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb connects with a body shot.
Nurmagabeeb with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Banks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagabeeb throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagabeeb.
Nurmagabeeb cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nurmagabeeb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nurmagabeeb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagabeeb gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagabeeb scores with a jab to the head.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nurmagabeeb looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nurmagabeeb lands with a cross.
Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagabeeb throws a shot to the body.
Banks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagabeeb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks. #T3##KD2#
Nurmagabeeb lands a left and a right that send Banks crashing to the mat, dazed. Nurmagabeeb thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Banks is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Banks got wobbled bad by a big combination! Nurmagabeeb presses forward with punches and knees until Banks stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Banks closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb!
After the fight, Khalamedov Nurmagabeeb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WeInSyd 20
Date: Jul 11, 2018

#R1#
Presley misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Banks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Presley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Presley was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Presley misses with a body shot.
As Presley looks to move away, Banks throws a big counter combo but Presley just gets out of the way.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Presley misses with a body shot.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Presley connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Presley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banks's calf.
Presley lands with a nice body punch.
Presley slips a jab and a cross from Banks. #T1#
Banks throws a body punch but Presley moves out of range.
Presley misses with a wild body shot.
Presley connects with a body shot.
Banks avoids the body shot from Presley.
Banks connects with a jab.
Banks fails with the takedown
and Presley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Presley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Presley cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Presley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Presley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.#T2#
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Presley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ian Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Presley fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Presley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banks moves away.
Presley works over Banks's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Ian Banks has been cut.
A lazy body kick from Banks
and Presley counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banks thinking. #T3#
Presley leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banks takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Presley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Presley circles away.
Presley now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Presley is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banks rather than just go for the knockout.
Presley jabs at Banks's body.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Presley has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Presley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banks on the side of the head.
Presley scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Presley lands a slapping body shot.
Presley lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Presley's corner calls for a 1-2. Presley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Presley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presley lands a slapping body shot.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Presley thuds a left hand into Banks's body.
Presley scores with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvis Presley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ian Banks's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Presley lands with a nice body punch.
Presley swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Presley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Presley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Presley throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Banks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Presley.
Presley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Presley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Presley fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ian Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Presley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks walks into a jab.#TD#
Banks looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Presley!
I wouldn't like to be where Presley is right now. #T2##SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Presley has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Presley gets back to half guard.
Presley is trying to get back to full guard.
Presley has his hands clasped together around Banks's back. He's all about the action.
Banks prevents Presley from improving his position.#T3#
Presley desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura but Presley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banks to get the leverage. #SUB#
Banks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Presley sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Banks wants to work for an arm triangle but Presley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Presley is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Presley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Banks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Banks has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Presley defend it? Banks steps over the head and cranks it - Presley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Banks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Banks!

Event: SyFi 64
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1##TD#
Banks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Nightmare's guard.
The Nightmare looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
The Nightmare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
The Nightmare 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.
The Nightmare wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
The Nightmare throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
The Nightmare looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks landing with the ground and pound.
Banks forces his way into half guard.
The Nightmare moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
The Nightmare is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Banks lands a couple of elbows.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
The Nightmare 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 throwing strikes but missing.
The Nightmare looking for a sweep. Not yet The Nightmare, not yet. #SUB2#
The Nightmare working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
The Nightmare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T2##SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Nightmare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Nightmare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
The Nightmare 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.
Banks is trying to hold The Nightmare in close to prevent damage but The Nightmare has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
The Nightmare is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banks is just riding it out for now. The Nightmare eventually gives up the hold.
Banks wants to improve his position but The Nightmare is controlling well. #SUB#
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Nightmare pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB2#
The Nightmare looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
The Nightmare seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
The Nightmare is trying to work for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
The Nightmare works his way into full mount!
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The Nightmare trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banks tries to reverse the position but The Nightmare maintains control.#SUB2#
The Nightmare working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Nightmare wants to control the pace but Banks is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
The Nightmare has control of Banks's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Banks regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
The Nightmare looking for a guillotine from mount but Banks is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Putem The Nightmare dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
The Nightmare tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
It appears Banks was looking to counter with a kick there.
The Nightmare moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
The Nightmare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks. #TD2#
The Nightmare scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Banks trying to control here. #SUB2#
The Nightmare is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Nightmare wants to free his trapped foot but Banks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Nightmare sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The Nightmare has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SUB2#
The Nightmare wants to work for an arm triangle but Banks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
The Nightmare is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banks has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Nightmare wants to pass to mount but Banks is defending the position.
Banks wants to improve his position but The Nightmare is controlling well.
Banks trying to control but The Nightmare postures up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The Nightmare tries to pass to full mount but Banks defends it.
Banks gets back to full guard.
Banks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Banks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The Nightmare tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Banks working over The Nightmare with some ground and pound. The Nightmare looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Putem The Nightmare has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks prevents The Nightmare from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banks lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Banks is thwarting The Nightmare's attempts to control the position.
Banks works his way into full mount!
Banks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Nightmare is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Nightmare gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Banks is trying to work for a kimura but The Nightmare is defending well.
The Nightmare regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
The Nightmare working a defensive guard here.
The Nightmare manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banks manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The Nightmare trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Nightmare wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ian Banks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Nightmare dives in for a single leg takedown but Banks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ian Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
The Nightmare gets a takedown into half guard.
The Nightmare has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
The Nightmare has hold of Banks's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banks manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Banks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
The Nightmare is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banks is surviving well by controlling The Nightmare's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Banks defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from The Nightmare. #T1##SUB2#
The Nightmare is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banks regains half guard.
The Nightmare is controlling the pace. #SUB2#
The Nightmare is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banks sees it coming and defends easily.
The Nightmare takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
The Nightmare is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
The Nightmare is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
The Nightmare is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Nightmare to get the leverage. #SUB2#
The Nightmare is working for a kimura but Banks is defending it quite comfortably.
Banks is trying to maintain the position but The Nightmare is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB2#
The Nightmare is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
The Nightmare is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks tries to roll over but The Nightmare keeps him under control.#SUB2#
The Nightmare is looking for a kimura here. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks is trying to control but The Nightmare passes into side control!
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Nightmare is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
The Nightmare tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Nightmare has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banks sneaks back into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Putem The Nightmare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Nightmare has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Putem The Nightmare!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Putem The Nightmare made sure he mentioned Forge Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SyFi 55
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1##CL#
Paul darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Banks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Paul is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Paul lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Paul pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Paul moves into the clinch.
Paul lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Paul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Paul moves into range and clinches up with Banks.
Paul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Paul has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Paul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Paul is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paul. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banks shoots in but Paul avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Paul drives through and clinches with Banks against the cage. #T1#
Paul lands with a light punch inside.
Paul keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banks's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Banks has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Paul uses from the top position.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul wants to stand and escape but instead Banks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Banks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Banks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banks works over Paul with some ground and pound from guard.
Banks working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Paul's head.
Banks passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Banks maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Paul could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banks has cracked it and Paul is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Banks!
In defeat, Chris Paul stepped up to the mic, saying 'Back to the drawing board for me folks, this is just a bump in the road. I'll be back better than before soon!'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Banks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Banks lands a couple of digs.
Nelson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banks wants to take a breather but Nelson is having none of it. #SUB2#
Banks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nelson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ian Banks!

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