Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 317 Temidare vs Zahedi
Date: May 18, 2024

#R1##CL#
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Dlask has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've been hearing that Dlask has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dlask distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dlask throws a big right hand that misses.
Dlask is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banner has momentary wrist control but Dlask slips an elbow through the middle.
Banner has momentary wrist control but Dlask slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner keeping full guard, as Dlask tries to pass.
Dlask scoring with some ground and pound.
Dlask throwing strikes from guard but Banner blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dlask defends it easily.
Dlask chips away with some ground and pound.
Dlask lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dlask throwing strikes but missing.
Dlask lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Dlask postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dlask chips away with some ground and pound.#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Dlask lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banner is still in real trouble! Can Dlask finish him?
Dlask postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Banner covers up, he's hurt! Dlask keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dlask and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dlask can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask!

Event: DMMA 297 Walton vs Temidare
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Johnson throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner is looking for a counter combo.
Johnson throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Johnson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Johnson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner moves forwards but Johnson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC2#Banner is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson steps in with a hook that catches Banner right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Johnson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Banner looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remi Johnson!
During a confident post fight interview, Remi Johnson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DMMA 288 Evans vs Shifter
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Banner .
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruim Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Silva fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banner , pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Banner jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat. #T1#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #SUB#
Silva 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Silva can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is pushing down on Banner 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Banner is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva is really struggling to control Banner but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner is trying to keep Silva in close. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.#SUB#
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Banner 's guard.
Banner can't keep his opponent in guard - Silva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva works his way into side control. #T4##SUB#
Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Silva wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Silva tries for a kimura but Banner is defending well. #SUB#
Silva swings around for an armbar but Banner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Silva's guard.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva 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#
Banner is not content to let Silva control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Maruim Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silva slips under a jab from Banner .
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Silva clinches up with Banner and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maruim Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Silva has his foot on Banner 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Silva is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Silva keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Banner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silva is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silva has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
Silva 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. #T2#
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Silva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Silva's back!
Silva manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner 's guard. Nice work there by Silva. #SUB2#
Banner working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
Silva is pressing down on Banner 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Silva wants to pass the guard but Banner is defending well. #SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Silva jumps into side control!#SUB#
Silva is working to tighten his grip on Banner 's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Banner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silva is really squeezing tight and eventually Banner passes out! Silva breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maruim Silva!
A victorious Maruim Silva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DMMA 275 Christmas Eve
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson with a jab.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Johnson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Banner sprawling to the canvas! Banner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Johnson finish him?! #ROC#Banner is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab. #T1#
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD#
Johnson sends Banner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Banner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banner duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Remi Johnson has been cut.#T2#
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Banner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Johnson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body #KD2#
and Banner counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Banner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson misses with a body shot
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook
and Banner counters with an outside leg kick.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Remi Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Banner has managed to clinch. #T4##BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banner throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good exchange - Johnson coming out on top.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Johnson takes a step back to recover.
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!
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Remi Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Johnson misses.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.#KD#
Johnson cracks Banner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Banner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Banner counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Banner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab. #T1#
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson works Banner 's body with a nice hook.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson lands a nice looking body kick.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Johnson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner lands a jab to the head.
A shot to the body from Johnson misses
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Remi Johnson's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner walks into a jab.#T4#
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Banner counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Banner finish him?!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Banner throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Remi Johnson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Remi Johnson'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#
Johnson misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont Banner !
Our winner, Lamont Banner , 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: DMMA 252 Fisher vs Rahamies
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Wolf-Fang shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Wolf-Fang is looking to score with low kicks.
Wolf-Fang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wolf-Fang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wolf-Fang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Wolf-Fang is looking to score with low kicks.
Banner throws out a counter right but Wolf-Fang avoids it with no problem.
Wolf-Fang getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1##CL#
Wolf-Fang gets a clinch.
Banner jumps guard but Wolf-Fang stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wolf-Fang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Wolf-Fang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf-Fang throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Banner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wolf-Fang jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolf-Fang is looking to clinch.
Banner tries to counter with a clinch but Wolf-Fang shakes him off and moves away.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Wolf-Fang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Wolf-Fang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wolf-Fang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vancouver Island Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Wolf-Fang is looking to wear down Banner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Wolf-Fang moved out of range nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Wolf-Fang misses
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Yamcha Wolf-Fang has been cut.
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!
Wolf-Fang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wolf-Fang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banner momentarily.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolf-Fang tries to land a leg kick but Banner saw it coming and moves away.
Wolf-Fang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Wolf-Fang.
Banner throws out a counter right but Wolf-Fang avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wolf-Fang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wolf-Fang throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Banner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banner . #TD2#
Banner manages to pull guard.
Banner seems keen to control Wolf-Fang's posture.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Wolf-Fang from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf-Fang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Wolf-Fang pushes his legs off easily. #T4##SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolf-Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf-Fang is aware though and is defending well.
Banner keeping full guard, as Wolf-Fang tries to pass.
Wolf-Fang looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Banner wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yamcha Wolf-Fang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf-Fang. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Banner blocks the leg kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf-Fang tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Wolf-Fang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner avoids the body shot from Wolf-Fang.
Wolf-Fang lands with a slapping head kick.
Wolf-Fang throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Wolf-Fang misses with a shot to the body
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf-Fang throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner blocks a head kick by Wolf-Fang.
Banner wants to counter with a clinch but Wolf-Fang pushes him away.
Wolf-Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner checks the leg kick.
Wolf-Fang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner throws out a leg kick but Wolf-Fang moves out of range and Banner only half commits.
It looked like Wolf-Fang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf-Fang. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf-Fang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner shapes to counter with a head kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banner .
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Wolf-Fang slips the punch.
A shot to the body from Wolf-Fang misses
and Banner counters with a low kick, right behind Wolf-Fang 's knee.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolf-Fang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Wolf-Fang misses the target.
As Wolf-Fang backs off Banner throws a huge counter combo but Wolf-Fang manages to avoid it all.
Wolf-Fang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wolf-Fang staying out of range there.
Wolf-Fang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wolf-Fang.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf-Fang swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Wolf-Fang throws a combination that misses
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Wolf-Fang throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolf-Fang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf-Fang throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wolf-Fang!
Wolf-Fang lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner lands a head kick!
Wolf-Fang tried to score with a low kick but Banner checks it.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yamcha Wolf-Fang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yamcha Wolf-Fang'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#
Banner thuds his right hand into Wolf-Fang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf-Fang counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Wolf-Fang had a free shot at his head there.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wolf-Fang throws a sloppy body shot
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
Banner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wolf-Fang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolf-Fang motions for Banner to come forward. Wolf-Fang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf-Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.#T1#
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wolf-Fang throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Banner clinches up with Wolf-Fang and pushes him back against the cage.
Banner has Wolf-Fang pressed against the cage, preventing Wolf-Fang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf-Fang lands a body punch.
Banner has Wolf-Fang pressed against the cage, preventing Wolf-Fang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wolf-Fang tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wolf-Fang backwards. #TD2#
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banner is trying to control the position but Wolf-Fang postures up. #T2#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Wolf-Fang from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wolf-Fang uses it to pass to side control.
Wolf-Fang lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner parries the strikes from Wolf-Fang easily there. Wolf-Fang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wolf-Fang wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner parries the strikes from Wolf-Fang easily there. Wolf-Fang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Wolf-Fang wants to stand but Banner is controlling his arm.
Wolf-Fang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banner 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wolf-Fang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Wolf-Fang easily slips into full mount!
Banner can't escape the position.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Wolf-Fang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Wolf-Fang is controlling the pace.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf-Fang stalling.
Wolf-Fang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Yamcha Wolf-Fang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lamont Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf-Fang blocks the strikes from Banner .

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 Yamcha Wolf-Fang.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wolf-Fang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamcha Wolf-Fang!
After winning the bout, Yamcha Wolf-Fang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 244 Kruth vs Greene
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1#
Ajuricaba scores with a body shot.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ajuricaba.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ajuricaba's head.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Ajuricaba is out of range.
Ajuricaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner moves out of range as Ajuricaba strikes.
Banner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ajuricaba, as that shot connected.
Ajuricaba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ajuricaba misses the body punch
and Banner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajuricaba throws an off balance right hand
letting Banner counter with a right hand. #T1#
Banner blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ajuricaba scores with a jab.
Ajuricaba misses with a hook
and Banner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ajuricaba lands a jab to the head.
Banner avoids the head kick by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Ajuricaba works Banner 's body with a nice hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Banner blocks the leg kick. #T2#
Ajuricaba jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner throws a body punch but Ajuricaba moves out of range.
Ajuricaba misses with a looping left.
Ajuricaba takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ajuricaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
Huena Ajuricaba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ajuricaba scores with a push kick.
Ajuricaba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ajuricaba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ajuricaba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Banner misses.#T3#
Ajuricaba just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Banner 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ajuricaba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ajuricaba comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ajuricaba lands with a good body shot.
Ajuricaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner moves away from the strike by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Ajuricaba backs off Banner throws a huge counter combo but Ajuricaba manages to avoid it all.
Ajuricaba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Ajuricaba does it's job there.#T4#
A big right from Ajuricaba misses.
Ajuricaba sets himself, and Banner steps forward looking for the clinch! Ajuricaba avoids it this time.
Banner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ajuricaba counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Banner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ajuricaba lands a jab to the head. #ROC#Banner is rocked!
Ajuricaba fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Banner to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Banner looks to clinch but Ajuricaba throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Banner taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Huena Ajuricaba!

Event: DMMA 213 Roos vs Distefano
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Grachev misses with a hook
and Banner counters with an outside leg kick.
Banner throws a nice head kick!
Grachev tries to close the distance and clinch but Banner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banner misses with a hook. Grachev ducked under it nicely.
Grachev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Grachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grachev throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Grachev throws a head kick that Banner semi-blocks.
Grachev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grachev's sensitive parts.
Grachev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner misses with a right hand
and Grachev counters with a stiff right hand.
Grachev misses with a hook.#T1#
Banner scores with a nice body kick.
Grachev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grachev wants to slow Banner down by chopping away at his legs.
Grachev tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grachev misses with a wild body shot.
Grachev throws a leg kick which misses Banner 's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grachev.
Banner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Grachev cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Grachev connects with a jab.
Grachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grachev throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grachev manages to avoid it.#T2#
Grachev throws a good cross that connects.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grachev.
Grachev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grachev connects with a nice looking jab.
Grachev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner .
Grachev misses with a few strikes there.
As Grachev looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Grachev just gets out of the way.
Grachev swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Grachev's hands.
Grachev throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Grachev misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Grachev.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grachev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grachev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Grachev misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.#CL2#
Grachev has closed the distance and engaged Banner in a clinch. #TD#
Banner pulls Grachev into guard. #SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grachev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grachev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Grachev defends easily.
Banner is trying to control the position but Grachev postures up. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Grachev pushes his legs off easily.
Banner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SU2#
Grachev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Grachev is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Grachev has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Banner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Grachev with the inside leg kick.
Grachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grachev throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grachev wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Grachev just misses with a punch to the body.
Grachev moves out of range of the strikes.
Grachev lands a nice shot to the body.
Grachev tries to clinch but Banner moves away
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Grachev dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Grachev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Grachev throws a leg kick but Banner checks it.
Grachev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Nice shot by Grachev.
Stepan Grachev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Grachev has managed to clinch.
Grachev trying to control the position but instead, Banner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grachev into the cage.
A short left from Grachev.
Grachev has Banner pushed against the cage.
Banner tries to pull guard but Grachev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grachev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Grachev cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Banner blocking some punches.
Grachev working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Grachev has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Grachev.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grachev just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner jumps guard but Grachev stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grachev throws a wild body kick that Banner sees coming a mile off.
Grachev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Grachev has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Banner manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Grachev defends easily.
Grachev is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him. #SUB#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner looking to control. #T2##SUB#
Banner has his foot on Grachev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grachev works his way back into a safe position though.
Grachev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Grachev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Grachev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grachev tries to stand but Banner is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Banner is working an open guard so Grachev takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Grachev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grachev throws an off balance right hand
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL2#
Grachev closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Banner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Grachev gets to his feet - Banner follows without any prompting.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Grachev misses with an uppercut.
Banner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grachev. #T4#
Grachev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grachev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stepan Grachev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grachev stalks Banner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banner 's face. Banner staggers backwards, shaken.
Grachev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grachev misses with a wild body shot.
Grachev misses with a wild body shot.
Grachev wants to clinch.
Banner throws a counter high kick but Grachev was just alert enough to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stepan Grachev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Banner 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Banner thumps Grachev with a low kick.
Grachev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Banner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grachev.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grachev misses with a straight left.
As Grachev looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Grachev just gets out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grachev. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner defending well as Grachev loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grachev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grachev misses with a head kick.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Grachev throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Grachev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grachev tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grachev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Grachev had a free shot at his head there.
Grachev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good work by Grachev as he checks the leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Grachev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grachev trying to control the position but instead, Banner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grachev into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Grachev is just out of range.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grachev manages to avoid it.
Grachev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grachev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grachev throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Grachev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A left and a right from Grachev both land. Nice combination.
Stepan Grachev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Grachev loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
A low kick from Grachev misses
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Grachev scores with a jab to the head.
Banner blocks a head kick by Grachev.
Banner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banner there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Grachev clinches.
Grachev just leaning against Banner , taking a breather.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner jumps guard but Grachev turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Grachev breaks the clinch.
Grachev connects with a solid leg kick.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Grachev misses. #T4#
Grachev throws a lazy uppercut
and Banner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grachev's knee momentarily.
Nice body kick from Grachev.
Grachev throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Grachev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grachev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Grachev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner 's head backwards.
Grachev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Grachev.
Good standup being displayed there by Grachev as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Grachev.
Grachev jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stepan Grachev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grachev 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stepan Grachev!

Event: DMMA 203 Vilkas vs Narushima
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Banner swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Bravo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banner 's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bravo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bravo connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.#SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Bravo defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily. #T1##SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Banner keeping full guard, as Bravo tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravo advances to half guard. #SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Bravo is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well. #SUB#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Banner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bravo winds up and cracks Banner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Bravo there. #SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bravo trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banner trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Bravo is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner wants to control but Bravo passes into side.
Banner sneaks back into half guard.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Bravo works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bravo working for a submission but Banner is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Bravo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bravo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bravo is trying to control the action in half guard but Banner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Bravo 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.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Bravo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bravo misses with a body shot.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Banner clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws a right and a left that Bravo avoids nicely.
Bravo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner connects with a right hand. Bravo shakes it off.#KD#
Banner cracks Bravo with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bravo looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Banner finish him? #ROC#Bravo is rocked!
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner misses with a body kick.
Bravo with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Bravo closes the distance but Banner moves to the side
and Bravo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?#T2#
Bravo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bravo momentarily.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Bravo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Banner tries to work over Bravo's front leg with a kick but Bravo checks it.
Bravo with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Bravo tries to counter it with a takedown but Banner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bravo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Bravo.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo feints the counter takedown.
Bravo darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Bravo into the cage.
Banner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Banner throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
It seemed like Bravo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Bravo lands a nice shot to the body.
Bravo gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Banner gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
A relieved looking Lamont Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 193 Otori vs Kersikov
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Jack misses with a hook
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Mustang Jack has been cut.
Jack lands a jab to Banner 's midsection.
Jack swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner .
Jack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Jack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.#KD2#
Jack drops Banner with a beautiful combination! Banner stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jack is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner blocks a head kick by Jack.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jack! Banner is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mustang Jack!

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Castellana
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Kos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Kos.
Banner throws a big counter combination but Kos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A head kick misses from Kos.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner avoids the head kick by Kos.
Nice cross by Kos.
Kos throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Kos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Banner counters with a thumping low kick.
Kos misses with an uppercut
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kos throws a shot to the body.
Kos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kos misses with a looping left.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kos throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kos unleashes a big counter combination but Banner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kos misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
Kos lands a body shot.
Kos clobbers Banner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kos misses with a hook.
Banner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kos misses with a double jab
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Roman Kos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kos lands a high kick!
Banner swings for the body but Kos moves out of range.
Banner blocks a head kick by Kos.
Kos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Kos misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Banner misses its target.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
No joy there for Kos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kos lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Kos misses with a left hand
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Kos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Kos misses the body punch
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice straight punches there by Kos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kos.
Kos cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banner counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Kos.
Kos misses with a two punch combination.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kos swings widly with a right hand
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Kos misses with a double jab
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Banner is breathing heavily.#T3#
Jab, jab by Banner - just one landing.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#Kos is rocked!
A head kick by Kos misses
and Banner counters with a big left hand that crumples Kos! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont Banner !
During a confident post fight interview, Lamont Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Takahashi
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Cole throws an off balance right hand
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Cole throws a sloppy body shot
and Banner counters with a three punch combo that has Cole backing up. Cole nods at Banner to acknowledge the strikes.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cole.
Banner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cole looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner slips a straight right by Cole.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cole can pounce on him.
Cole throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner counters with a left and a right that stings Cole.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Cole lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Cole finds it's target.
Nice shot by Cole.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Cole just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanner .
Cole swings widly with a right hand
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Cole misses with a hook
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Cole is rocked!
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cole uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Cole throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cole cracks Banner with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Banner falls to his knees and Cole doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Cole!
After winning the bout, Rico Cole thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Cuntmara vs Big Mouth
Date: Nov 20, 2022

#R1#
Bronco shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bronco gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bronco goes for a double leg but Banner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banner continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Bronco scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banner wants to control but Bronco postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bronco landing a few strikes. #T1#
Banner is holding Bronco down, trying to stall.
Bronco trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Banner parries the strikes from Bronco easily there. Bronco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
Banner parries the strikes from Bronco easily there. Bronco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
Banner is trying to control Bronco's posture but Bronco avoids it.
Bronco scoring with punches and elbows.
Banner tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Bronco landing a few strikes.
Bronco in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bronco throwing shots but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Bronco crashes against the mat.
Bronco looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Banner is avoiding damage well.
Bronco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Banner tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Bronco working the head with strikes.
Bronco working the head and body with strikes.
Bronco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB2#
Bronco working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face as Bronco controls the position.
Bronco working the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Bronco are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Banner tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.
Bronco working the ground and pound.
Banner wants to control but Bronco postures up.
Bronco landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner parries the strikes from Bronco easily there. Bronco is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
Sloppy strikes there by Bronco.
Bronco throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Banner tries to bench press Bronco off him but Bronco keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner tries to buck Bronco off but Bronco is having none of it.#SUB2#
Bronco is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bronco trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bronco dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bronco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bronco lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Bronco shoots in for a double leg but Banner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bronco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner 's head backwards.
Bronco loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Bronco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bronco scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bronco darts in trying to clinch
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Banner lands a head kick!
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bronco throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bronco throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Bronco cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Banner pulls guard successfully. #SUB#
Banner working for submissions but it's allowed Bronco to get to half guard.
Bronco lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB#
Banner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Bronco passes into side control!
Bronco lands a few punches from side control.#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face as Bronco controls the position.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Banner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bronco is putting a hurting on Banner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Bronco is chipping away with strikes.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Bronco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bronco in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bronco in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Banner looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bronco turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#944 Durden v Minaur
Date: Apr 30, 2022

#R1#
Foley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner looks to land a body kick but Foley moved away.
Foley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Banner .
Foley throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Foley throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley throws a right hand that misses
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foley. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foley misses with a looping right.
Foley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner . #T1#
Foley lands a right hook to the body.
Foley lands a jab to Banner 's midsection.
Foley sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Foley takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Foley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Foley.
Foley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foley.
Banner misses with a shot to the body
and Foley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Foley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Foley misses with a looping right.#T3#
Foley catches Banner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Foley lands with a shot to the body.
Banner throws a hook but Foley blocks it.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Foley.
Banner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Foley misses with a looping right.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Foley! Banner is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#941 Chamuaknoi v Marcelo
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Banner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range.
Banner lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
We've been informed that Banner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1##CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Banner is trying to break free.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Sitsongrit. #BC2#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Banner checks it.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner looks to land a body kick but Sitsongrit moved away.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sitsongrit gets a clinch. #BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
A lazy left from Sitsongrit finds it's target.
Banner misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit thinks about countering with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Banner .
Banner throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit lands with a right hand.
A cross from Banner lands.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .#T3#
Banner misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit.
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner tries a low kick but Sitsongrit avoids it.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner scores with a jab.
Banner lands a jab.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick that stops Banner in his tracks momentarily.
Sitsongrit is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner blocks a leg kick.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner lands with a hook. Sitsongrit tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight left. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner misses with a hook to the body
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
Banner scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sitsongrit. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Banner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sitsongrit will feel that in the morning.
Banner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Sitsongrit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner misses with a hook.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A left lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Banner finds it's target.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit.
Banner misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner misses with a double jab
and Sitsongrit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Sitsongrit misses its intended target.
Banner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Banner saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner misses with a hook.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Banner moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.#CL#
Banner gets tackled into the cage by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit maintains the clinch.
Sitsongrit works on Banner 's body with a couple of short punches.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Sitsongrit keeps him there for the moment.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
Sitsongrit listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .#T3#
Banner staying out of range there.
A nice combination there by Banner .
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banner connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit's belly button to the back.
Banner misses with a low kick as Sitsongrit jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit's corner calls for a 1-2. Sitsongrit obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Banner .
Banner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
Sitsongrit delivers a nice body kick.
Banner moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
Banner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner .
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Banner moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banner . Banner obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#Banner is rocked!
A big right from Banner misses.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit blocks a head kick by Banner .
Sitsongrit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a leg kick.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sitsongrit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Sitsongrit looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner throws a counter combo.
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.#T1#
Banner lands a two punch combo.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Banner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner lands a leg kick that knocks Sitsongrit off balance momentarily.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit dodges the punch combination from Banner .
Sitsongrit lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand. #T2#
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!
Sitsongrit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner .
Banner throws a lazy uppercut #KD#
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand that sends Banner tumbling to the canvas! Can Sitsongrit finish him? He dives into Banner 's guard looking to do just that!
Banner is trying to control the position but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sitsongrit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner won't allow Sitsongrit to pass to mount.
Sitsongrit looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongrit trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Banner trying to hold on to Sitsongrit's head to control him but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit passes to side control.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down.
Banner wants to control but Sitsongrit postures up.
Sitsongrit is staying tight to Banner 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Banner tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
The referee asks Sitsongrit politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sitsongrit prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Sitsongrit happy to just control the position for now.
Sitsongrit has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit!
Yodsingkhun Sitsongrit was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GAMMA#935 Joosep v Defoe
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1#
A nice combination there by Banner .
Horse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Banner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Horse's sensitive parts.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Horse moved out of range nicely.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Horse counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Horse doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheers as Horse lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Horse.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner throws a body punch but Horse moves out of range.
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Horse moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Horse checks a low kick from Banner .
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horse.
Horse takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Horse throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Horse, as that shot connected. #T1#
Horse slips a jab and a cross from Banner .
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Horse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banner can pounce on him.
Banner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horse is out of range and Banner settles back down.
Horse throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Horse keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Horse saw that one coming.
Banner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horse feinted with a counter takedown.
Horse lands a jab.
A big left from Banner misses.
Horse slips a straight right by Banner .
Horse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner scoring well with a low kick there.
Horse on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banner . Banner obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been informed that Banner has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banner lands a jab to Horse's midsection.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Horse was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner connects with the punch.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horse displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horse moves away.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Horse saw that one coming.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horse moves away.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Horse moved out of range nicely.
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horse. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horse throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
Banner slips a straight right by Horse.
Banner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Horse with an uppercut!
Banner cracks a nice hook into Horse's ribs.
Horse ducks under a wild hook from Banner .#T3#
Horse just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horse checks a leg kick.
Horse tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banner manages to circle out of the way.
Banner moves away from the strike by Horse.
Banner swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Horse counter with a right hand.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Horse on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab from Horse.
Horse slips a jab and a cross from Banner .
Banner defending well as Horse loads up on a big left hand.
Horse ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
A left lands for Horse.
Horse looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Banner . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner .#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horse moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner with the inside leg kick.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Horse moves away.
Horse throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Horse misses with a looping left.
Banner throws a sloppy body shot
letting Horse counter with a right hand.
Banner catches Horse with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Horse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Horse throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner avoids the body shot from Horse.
Banner slips a jab from Horse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Horse's head but Horse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horse throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
Horse throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Horse.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Horse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Horse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banner stuns Horse with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horse is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Crunch! Banner slams his shin into Horse's torso.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Horse counters with a left to the body.
Banner scores with a jab.
Banner throws a leg kick but Horse sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Horse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner misses with a right hand
letting Horse counter with a right hand.
Horse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left lands for Horse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horse pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Horse shoots in but no luck this time.
A slow jab from Horse misses its intended target. #T1#
Banner throws the left hand but Horse avoids the punch easily.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner throws a body punch but Horse moves out of range.
Banner misses with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Horse.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horse.
Horse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Horse takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses.
A little feinted left hand from Horse on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Horse. That did some damage!
Horse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner scoring well with a low kick there.
Banner throws out a leg kick but Horse moves out of range and Banner only half commits.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
Horse slips under a jab.#T2#
Horse blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Horse was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banner .
Banner scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner slips under a jab.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Horse takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Banner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Horse is out of range and Banner settles back down.
Horse appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Horse misses with a body shot.
Banner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Horse.
Horse throws a shot to the body.
Banner throws a jab when Horse was well out of range.
Horse misses with a looping left.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Horse jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Banner connects with a jab.
Horse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Horse misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Horse turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Horse.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action. #TD#
Horse has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banner uses from the top position. #SUB#
Horse escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horse is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Horse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horse swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Horse has his foot on Banner 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Banner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Horse looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Horse looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Horse! #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner tries to bench press Horse off him but Horse keeps the position.
Banner prevents Horse from moving into mount.
Horse wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Banner throws a body punch but Horse moves out of range.
Horse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
Banner swings for the body but Horse moves out of range.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horse attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horse throws out the jab.
Banner throws a counter combo.
Horse moves out of range of the strikes.
Horse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner .
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horse moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Horse throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a hook. Horse ducked under it nicely.
Horse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a one two combo.
Horse tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Horse is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
A jab from Banner misses.
Horse lands a nice hook to Banner 's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
A leg kick checked by Horse.
Banner checks a leg kick.
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Horse counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Horse counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Horse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Horse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horse looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Horse persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Horse is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Horse misses the target.
Horse throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crazy Horse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Horse.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner misses the jab.
Horse throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horse throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner throws a lazy head kick
and Horse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner misses with a right hand #TD#
and Horse counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Horse defends it easily.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Horse from controlling successfully.
Horse looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horse defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Horse defends easily.
Horse trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Horse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Horse pushes his legs off easily.
Horse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Banner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horse uses it to pass to side control.
Banner is not content to let Horse control the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Banner stops Horse from passing to mount.
Horse wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Crazy Horse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Banner !
After winning the bout, Lamont Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#931 Joosep v Song
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Simon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut. Simon saw that one coming.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simon moves away.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simon.
Simon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Simon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simon avoids the body shot from Banner .
Simon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner wants to slow Simon down by chopping away at his legs.
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Simon takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Banner feints a jab promting Simon to slip. Banner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Simon slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banner throws a lazy head kick
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Banner misses with the combination.
A jab from Banner misses.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Simon slips a jab from Banner .
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Simon takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Simon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking. #CL2#
Simon instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Simon.
Simon takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Simon slips the punch.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simon slips a jab from Banner .
Some wild striking there from Banner . #TD2#
Simon feints and as Banner raises his hands in defense, Simon changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Simon drops back looking for a leg! Banner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banner manages to kick Simon off! Simon jumps back into Banner 's guard. #T3#
Banner controls Simon momentarily but Simon frees himself. #SUB#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simon is aware though and is defending well.
Simon wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Simon wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Simon pushes down on Banner 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Simon wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
Simon wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner 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#
Simon slips a jab from Banner .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Simon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simon avoids the head kick by Banner .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Banner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simon's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simon shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Simon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simon doesn't seem phased though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banner .
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Simon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Simon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Simon's shoulder, as Simon tries to avoid the shot.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Simon connects with a looping right hand.
Simon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banner defends well and Simon ends up having to push Banner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simon throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Banner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Simon feints the counter takedown.
Simon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banner rather than just go for the knockout.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simon momentarily.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Simon with an uppercut!
Simon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Jab, jab by Banner - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simon.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simon.
Banner misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Simon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Simon misses the target.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Simon counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Simon's head back.
Banner lands with a kick to the temple. Simon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Some wild striking there from Banner .
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Banner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Simon moves away and avoids it.
Simon blocks a head kick by Banner .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Simon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking.
Simon blocks a jab.
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Simon throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
letting Simon counter with a right hand.
A big left from Simon misses.
A leg kick checked by Simon.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Simon.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simon.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Simon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.#T4#
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner throws a series of punches but Simon moves out of range.
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Simon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner lunges at Simon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simon's hand.
Simon misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simon doesn't seem phased though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Simon checks a leg kick nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Simon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
Banner scoring well with a low kick there.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simon moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Simon missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simon just misses with a punch to the body.
Simon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banner throws a hook but Simon blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Simon.
Banner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Simon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner misses with a straight left. #T1#
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Simon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Simon.
Simon throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Banner moves forwards but Simon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Simon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simon avoids the body shot from Banner .
Simon digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Simon checks a low kick from Banner .
Simon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Jay Simon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simon checks it well. #TD2#
Simon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Simon keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Simon is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T3#
Simon works his way into side control.
Banner is trying to control Simon's posture but Simon avoids it.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Simon remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A control attempt from Banner but he's now mounted!#SUB2#
Simon looking to secure an arm triangle but Banner defends it well.
Banner regains half guard.#SUB2#
Simon is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Simon moves nicely into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jay Simon.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#928 Joosep v Haskins
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Simon takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #CUT#It looks like Jay Simon has been cut.
Banner connects with the punch.#ROC#Simon is rocked!
Banner misses with the combination.
Simon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Simon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Simon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Simon counters with a stiff right hand.
Simon scores with a punch to the head.
A slow jab from Simon misses its intended target.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Simon avoids the head kick by Banner .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Simon counter with a right hand. #T1##CL#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Simon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Simon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner cracks a nice hook into Simon's ribs.
Banner lands a jab to the head.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Simon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner throws the left hand but Simon avoids the punch easily.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simon throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Simon. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a push kick but Simon slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Simon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banner is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily.
Simon moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Simon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Simon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3#
Banner tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Simon tries to move to mount but Banner blocks the move with his legs.
Banner tries to buck Simon off but Simon is having none of it.
Simon passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banner !
Simon controlling from the full mount.
Banner regains half guard.#T4#
Banner controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simon is working away from the top position though.
Simon trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Simon is looking for a kimura here.
Banner is concentrating on defense, preventing Simon from advancing position. #SUB2#
Simon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Simon eventually gives up the hold.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Simon sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Simon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Simon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner misses with a left hand
and Simon counters with a nice uppercut.
Simon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Simon blocks a low kick nicely.
Simon takes one on the button.
Banner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Simon momentarily.
Simon is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simon! But no joy.#CL#
Banner moves into range and clinches up with Simon.
Simon seems to have recovered his senses.
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Banner is working Simon over against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simon staying out of range there.
A nice side step and Simon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Banner connects with a jab.#CL#
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simons head.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simon can do to turn this around?
Simon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Simon lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner lands a right hand.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Simon struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Simon throws a head punch that misses.
Simon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Banner manages to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#T2#
Banner is trying to keep Simon in close. #SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Simon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Simon has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Simon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Simon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner 's guard.
Simon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Simon 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Simon is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Simon pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Simon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Simon passes to side control.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jay Simon has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Simon tries for a kimura but Banner is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Simon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Banner forces Simon back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Simon.
Banner misses with a hook.
Simon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Simon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Banner - just one landing.
Simon takes one to the side of the head.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner lands with a nice combination. Simon backs away looking to recover.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Simon takes one on the button.
A thudding body kick lands there by Banner ! #CL2#
Simon clinches up against the cage.
Simon tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
A short right from Banner on the inside.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Simon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner is trying to force a seperation but Simon has the dominant position.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Simon.
Simon cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner prevents a body shot from Simon. #TD2#
Simon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but Simon defends it easily.
Simon wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T2#
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simon looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simon postures up. #SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Simon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Simon 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. #T3#
Simon wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #SUB#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Simon is aware though and is defending well.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Simon from controlling successfully.
Simon passes Banner 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner is staying active underneath Simon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Simon wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Simon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Simon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simon moves nicely into side control.
Banner struggling a bit here.

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 Lamont Banner .
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: GAMMA#925 Joosep v Robert
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Mahoney clinches with his opponent.
Banner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner blocks an elbow strike.
Mahoney looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahoney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner .
Mahoney keeps control of Banner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some bone on bone action there as Mahoney checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahoney wants to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner takes a swing at Mahoney's ribcage but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Mahoney's shoulder, as Mahoney tries to avoid the shot.
Banner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mahoney at a distance.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mahoney circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Mahoney slips the punch.
Mahoney steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banner .
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahoney manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Mahoney takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Banner 's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mahoney lands a right hook to the body. #CL2#
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Mahoney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mahoney blocks a leg kick.#CL2#
Mahoney moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahoney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Mahoney.
Banner prevents a body shot from Mahoney.
Banner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahoney's elbow.
Banner takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Banner breaks the clinch.
Mahoney lands a nice hook to Banner 's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner digs a good hook to Mahoney's body. #T2#
Mahoney slips a straight right by Banner .
Banner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mahoney is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Mahoney moves into range and clinches up with Banner .
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahoney controls his hands.
Mahoney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner tries to circle away but Mahoney has him pinned against the cage.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahoney throws an elbow but it misses.
Mahoney tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mahoney.
A short right from Banner . #TD#
Banner decides to pull guard.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Mahoney defends easily. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Mahoney defends easily. #T3#
Banner has control of Mahoney's left arm, preventing Mahoney from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banner is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mahoney throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Banner 's body to avoid the submission. Banner has instead reached around Mahoney's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Banner arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lamont Banner !
A very excited looking Lamont Banner 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.

Event: GAMMA#923 Kevin v Mario
Date: Dec 04, 2021

#R1#
Conan just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner throws a right and a left that Conan avoids nicely.
Conan misses with a looping right.
Banner throws a leg kick that misses.
Conan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big right from Conan misses.
We've been told by Banner 's head coaches at Randall's Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Conan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conan works Banner 's body with a nice hook.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Conan ducks down to avoid it.
Conan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Conan fails to land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conan lands a jab to the head.
Banner takes one to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conan misses with a hook.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Conan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner moves away from the strike by Conan.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Conan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banner misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Conan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD#
Banner lands a big head kick that sends Conan tumbling to the mat! Banner takes a step backwards and waves Conan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Conan is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Edward Conan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Conan is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Conan blocks a head kick by Banner . #TD2#
Banner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Conan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Conan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Conan wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conan defends it easily.
Conan seems to have recovered his senses.
Conan distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2##SUB#
Banner has his foot on Conan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conan works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner is trying to keep Conan in close. #SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Conan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Conan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Conan has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conan defends well.
Conan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Conan pushes his legs off easily.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Conan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banner 's head.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Conan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Conan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Banner has an active guard here but Conan has managed to pass into half guard.
Conan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banner trying to control here.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Conan has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Conan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Banner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Conan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Conan as he connects with a hook.
Conan scores with a sloppy right hand. Banner should have avoided that one.
Banner throws a hook but Conan blocks it.
Conan misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Conan lands a lovely overhand right.
Conan throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner avoids the body shot from Conan. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banner enables Conan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Banner has his foot on Conan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Conan works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Conan pushes his legs off easily.
Conan is working Banner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Conan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Banner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Conan has picked Banner up and slammed him! Banner can't keep hold of the triangle and Conan manages to pass to side control!
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Banner taking a bit of punishment here - Conan scoring with strikes. #SUB2#
Conan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner , who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is not content to let Conan control the position.
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Conan trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Banner seems to be working for a kimura but Conan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Conan defends it well.
Conan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Conan.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Conan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Conan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Banner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Conan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Conan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Banner looking to control.
Conan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Conan stands and throws Banner 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Conan working away.
Banner is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Conan working the ground and pound.
Conan is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Conan cracks Banner with a big right hand but Banner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner is not content to let Conan control the position.
Conan cracks Banner with a big right hand but Banner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Conan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edward Conan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Banner .
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Conan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conan digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Conan misses with the combination.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Conan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Conan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Banner limp body while Conan jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edward Conan!

Event: GAMMA#918 Leonardo v Clark
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Hoppe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
The fighters circling - Hoppe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoppe misses with a jab to the body
and Banner counters with a three punch combo that has Hoppe backing up. Hoppe nods at Banner to acknowledge the strikes.
Hoppe walks into a stiff left hand from Banner .
A shot to the liver by Banner . Beautiful body shot.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hoppe lands with a straight right. Banner didn't see that one coming.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
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!
Hoppe moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2#
Banner has managed to clinch.
Hoppe trying to stall but Banner improves his position.
Banner is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC2#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner throws a push kick but Hoppe slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Banner gets a clinch. #TD2#
Banner manages to pull guard. #T1#
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner , not yet.
Hoppe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hoppe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Hoppe controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoppe defends well.#T2#
Hoppe lands a couple of digs.
Hoppe stands and throws Banner 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banner is trying to improve his position.
Banner regains half guard.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner .
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully. #T3#
Hoppe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoppe defends well.
Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Hoppe from controlling successfully.
Hoppe working some strikes from top position.
Hoppe stands up over Banner , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Hoppe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Hoppe working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Banner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hoppe has passed into half guard!
Banner is staying active underneath Hoppe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoppe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoppe passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hoppe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner defending well as Hoppe loads up on a big left hand.
Banner looks to land a combination but Hoppe avoids it well.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hoppe is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Banner rushes Hoppe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoppe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banner or not.
Hoppe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Hoppe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hoppe has a couple of punches blocked by Banner . #TD2#
Banner gets control of Hoppe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banner will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoppe passes into side control.
Hoppe tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Hoppe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banner some visible discomfort.
Hoppe working the head with strikes.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Hoppe working the head with strikes.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hoppe cracks Banner with a big right hand but Banner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Banner prevents Hoppe from moving into mount.
Banner tries to buck Hoppe off but Hoppe is having none of it.
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hoppe's best efforts.
Hoppe trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Hoppe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Banner gets full guard.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Hoppe defends easily. #SUB2#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hoppe is aware though and is defending well.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Banner working for submissions but it's allowed Hoppe to get to half guard.
Hoppe drops an elbow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Hoppe is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Banner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hoppe passes into side control!#T3#
Hoppe cracks Banner with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hoppe staying calm.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Hoppe lands some shots froms side control.
Hoppe tries to move to mount but Banner blocks the move with his legs.
Hoppe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working. #T4#
Hoppe lands some shots froms side control.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Hoppe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Banner 's temple.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Hoppe is nestled in close to Banner , controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hoppe throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
Banner tries to bum rush Hoppe with a series of wild strikes but Hoppe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hoppe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banner sprawls and moves away.
Hoppe fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoppe fails to land the takedown.
Jab by Banner .
Hoppe misses with a body punch
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoppe doesn't seem bothered though.
Hoppe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hoppe throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Banner throws a hook but Hoppe avoids it easily.
Hoppe tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Hoppe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banner s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner lands a slapping body shot.
Hoppe misses with the combination.
Hoppe avoids the head kick by Banner .
Hoppe tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoppe throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Banner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoppe throws out the jab.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Hoppe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Banner misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Hoppe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banner counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Banner instigates a clinch.
Hoppe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
Banner blocks a body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner .#TD#
Hoppe is trying to trip Banner . He has hold of a leg but Banner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoppe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hoppe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hoppe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hoppe content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hoppe passes into half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoppe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hoppe lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hoppe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banner is not content to let Hoppe control the position.#T4#
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Hoppe is very close to passing his half guard.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hoppe is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
Banner trying to control but Hoppe postures up.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner wants to control but Hoppe passes into side.

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 Hans Hermann Hoppe.
I think Hoppe 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 Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hans Hermann Hoppe waved his t-shirt featuring Altitude Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: GAMMA#915 Karim v Leonardo
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conan manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Edward Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conan misses with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Conan. Beautiful body shot.
Conan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner .
Conan's corner calls for a 1-2. Conan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Conan saw that one coming.
A low kick from Banner is predictable there
and Conan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Conan slips under a jab from Banner .
Conan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice jab there from Conan.
Banner tries to clinch but Conan moves out of range. #T1#
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Conan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Conan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Conan defends easily. #SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Conan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Conan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Conan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Banner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Conan has passed into half guard! #T2#
Banner is looking to control Conan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Conan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conan winds up and cracks Banner with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Conan slips a nice elbow through Banner 's hands, connecting with Banner 's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Conan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Conan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Conan is just content to waste time from the top position. Banner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Conan passes Banner 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
Banner wants to control but Conan is keeping busy.
Conan wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Conan drops an elbow to the side of Banner 's head. #T4#
Banner is trying to control but Conan manages to pass to mount!
Conan landing shots from mount.
Conan controlling from the full mount.
Banner tries to hold on but Conan pushes him away.
Conan is landing with some decent strikes but Banner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Conan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner is still in real trouble! Can Conan finish him?
Conan prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Conan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Banner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Conan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Conan postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banner looks a forlorn figure.
Conan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Banner scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Conan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Conan stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Conan!
Edward Conan retains his lightweight title!

Event: GAMMA#909 Clark v Hiro
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McCraken lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McCraken bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCraken to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCraken.
Banner misses with a body shot.
McCraken moves out of range as Banner strikes.
McCraken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from McCraken misses.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCraken throws a wild body kick that Banner sees coming a mile off.
McCraken has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
McCraken blocks a jab.
McCraken is looking for a counter combo.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
McCraken blocks a head kick by Banner .
McCraken really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner lands with a shot to the body.
McCraken connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
McCraken takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice body punch from Banner . #T1#
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCraken getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McCraken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from McCraken.
A big right from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McCraken scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner throws a predictable looking body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice body kick.
McCraken is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken blocks the body kick.
McCraken swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a body kick. #T2#
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Dougal McCraken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McCraken has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McCraken and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
McCraken cracks Banner with a good jab.
McCraken feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on McCraken's shoulder, as McCraken tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from McCraken tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Banner 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCraken keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick.
Banner looks for the body kick but McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McCraken's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McCraken duly obliges.
McCraken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T3#
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McCraken lands with a nice body kick.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCraken lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banner misses with a hook.
McCraken feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCraken is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCraken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCraken throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCraken blocks a jab.
Banner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCraken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands with a right hand.
A left and a right from Banner both land. Nice combination.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner throws a hook but McCraken blocks it.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCraken sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCraken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banner thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
McCraken throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
McCraken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCraken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick misses from McCraken.
Dougal McCraken is winning the standup battle so far.
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
McCraken moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but McCraken ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as McCraken lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Banner scores with a head kick. McCraken tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
Banner misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCraken if he has to take too many more of those.
McCraken looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner tries to land a leg kick but McCraken saw it coming and moves away.
McCraken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1##KD2#
Banner drops McCraken with a beautiful combination! McCraken stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Banner is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Dougal McCraken has been cut.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCraken manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McCraken - that will leave a mark!
McCraken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McCraken throws a lazy body kick
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCraken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A big left from McCraken misses.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
McCraken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
McCraken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCraken swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
McCraken throws a good cross that connects.
McCraken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCraken scores with a kick to the midsection.
McCraken jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
Banner throws a shot to the body.
Banner tries to clinch but McCraken moves out of range.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
Banner avoids the body shot from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A counter left hand to the body from McCraken misses its target.
McCraken misses with a body shot.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
McCraken misses with a body kick.
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McCraken.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner throws a series of punches but McCraken moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCraken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCraken lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by McCraken there.
A big left from Banner misses.
McCraken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A low kick from McCraken is predictable there
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from McCraken lands.#T4#
Banner scores with the left hand. McCraken knows he should have avoided that one.
McCraken scores with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from McCraken.
McCraken cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McCraken lands with an overhand left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McCraken, as that shot connected.
Banner tries to clinch there but McCraken circles away.
McCraken misses with a double jab.
McCraken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McCraken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner is trying to counter with his kicks.
McCraken thuds his right hand into Banner 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
McCraken tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for McCraken.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A cross from McCraken lands.
Banner misses with the combination.
McCraken throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but McCraken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
McCraken scores with a nice strike.
Banner misses with a low kick.
McCraken throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
McCraken sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from McCraken misses its intended target.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CL2#
Banner clinches. #T1#
McCraken cracks Banner with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCraken cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Banner misses with a looping left.
McCraken lands a nice hook to Banner 's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McCraken scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken slips under a jab from Banner .
McCraken takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McCraken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCraken throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
McCraken lands a nice shot that snaps Banner 's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner takes a swing at McCraken's ribcage but misses.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And McCraken counters with a quick kick to the body but Banner blocks it.
McCraken lands a nice looking body kick.
Banner pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCraken is out of range and Banner settles back down.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McCraken drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCraken fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banner .
McCraken thuds his shin into the meat of Banner 's side.
Banner misses with a hook. McCraken ducked under it nicely.
McCraken sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCraken ducks right into an uppercut from Banner .
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner moves out of range as McCraken throws a body kick. #T3#
McCraken misses with a body punch
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
McCraken lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Banner connects with a solid leg kick.
McCraken lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCraken.
Banner misses with a body punch
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick from McCraken lands but Banner takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCraken attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCraken slips under a jab from Banner .
McCraken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner misses with a right hand
and McCraken counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Banner misses with a hook
and McCraken counters with a low kick, right behind Banner 's knee.
McCraken with a nice calf kick.
McCraken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for McCraken.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
Banner looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Good exchange - Banner coming out on top.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
McCraken is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Nice straight punches there by McCraken. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McCraken.
McCraken connects with a leg kick.
McCraken moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCraken digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
McCraken lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
McCraken scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCraken throws a front kick aimed at Banner 's knee but Banner avoids it well.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCraken lands with a cross.
McCraken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner 's head backwards.
Banner throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCraken paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
Banner lands a jab to McCraken's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCraken throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Banner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and McCraken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for McCraken.
Banner slips a straight right by McCraken.
McCraken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner lunges at McCraken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCraken's hand.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCraken in his tracks.
Jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
McCraken works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCraken slips under a jab.
McCraken digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Banner walks forward, straight into a front kick from McCraken.
McCraken lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and McCraken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
McCraken throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
McCraken scores with a leg kick.
McCraken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner flicks out a counter leg kick but McCraken steps away.
McCraken does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCraken looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with an uppercut. McCraken saw that one coming.
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
McCraken looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
McCraken is looking to chop away at Banner 's legs.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCraken just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - McCraken coming out on top.#T3#
McCraken connects with a single shot there.
McCraken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
McCraken throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
McCraken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#CL2#
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCraken, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
McCraken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from McCraken.
Banner lands a two punch combo.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner looks to land a right hand but McCraken moved out of range.
Banner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner misses with a looping left.
McCraken tried to counter with a leg kick but Banner avoided it.
Banner throws a leg kick but McCraken moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken lands an overhand right.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and McCraken counters with a straight right hand.
Banner tries to clinch up but McCraken circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and McCraken tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCraken scores with a jab to the head.
Banner tries to move into range but McCraken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses.
Nice defenses there by McCraken.
McCraken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
McCraken throws a leg kick
and Banner counters with an inside leg kick.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as McCraken blocks the low kick.
Banner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banner is looking to clinch but McCraken is avoiding it.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch lands to the side of McCraken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McCraken takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dougal McCraken had his way with Lamont Banner in that round.
The cut man is working on Dougal McCraken's cut.
That's time! McCraken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner throws out a loose jab but McCraken uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCraken digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Banner slips under a jab from McCraken.
McCraken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Banner .
Banner walks into a jab.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner throws a body kick that misses
and McCraken counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCraken throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCraken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Banner missing with a left hand there. McCraken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCraken chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banner can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner swinging wildly here. #T1#
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCraken.
Good shot there by McCraken.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a nice body shot.
McCraken throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banner misses with a body shot
and McCraken counters with a nice uppercut.
McCraken lands with a nice body punch.
McCraken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner throws a right and a left that McCraken avoids nicely.
McCraken feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
McCraken lands a jab.
McCraken lands a right hook to the body.
McCraken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCraken ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCraken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
McCraken works Banner 's body with a nice hook.
McCraken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
McCraken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from McCraken.
Banner misses with a looping right.
McCraken connects with a looping right hand.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner throws a counter combo.
McCraken falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Banner counter with a right hand.
McCraken fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCraken connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
McCraken lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
Banner misses with a leg kick
and McCraken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from McCraken.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner works McCraken's body with a nice hook.
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCraken.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McCraken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
McCraken takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCraken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner throws a hook but McCraken avoids it easily.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCraken circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and McCraken counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
McCraken throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
McCraken dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McCraken throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCraken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab, jab by McCraken - just one landing.
McCraken connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCraken takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner tries a low kick but McCraken avoids it.
A leg kick checked by McCraken.
Banner tries to land a body kick
and McCraken counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dougal McCraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCraken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dougal McCraken!
Dougal McCraken retains his lightweight title!
Dougal McCraken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#906 Hiro v Clark
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Wrexham cracks Banner with an open hand slap.
Tyler Wrexham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrexham takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wrexham .
Banner connects with a single shot there.
Wrexham has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wrexham lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrexham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Wrexham 's head but Wrexham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Wrexham clinches up with Banner and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Banner .
Wrexham lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #KD#
Banner lands a big head kick that sends Wrexham tumbling to the mat! Banner takes a step backwards and waves Wrexham back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wrexham thumps Banner with a low kick.
Wrexham misses with a double jab.
Wrexham defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner takes one to the chin there.
Wrexham avoids the body shot from Banner .
It seemed like Wrexham was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wrexham stuns Banner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wrexham lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrexham circles away quickly and effectively.
Wrexham throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Wrexham takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wrexham throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Wrexham moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Wrexham does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Wrexham . Beautiful body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Banner . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner .
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wrexham .
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wrexham lands a right hook to the body.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Wrexham has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wrexham slips a straight right by Banner .
Wrexham scores with a nice strike.
Wrexham fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wrexham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Wrexham . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wrexham .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wrexham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Wrexham fakes the leg kick and cracks Banner in the body.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Wrexham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wrexham . Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wrexham swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wrexham looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Wrexham ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wrexham .
Banner connects with the punch.
Wrexham looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Wrexham manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Wrexham .
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wrexham lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Wrexham attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wrexham lands with a good body shot.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrexham swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wrexham throws a predictable looking body shot
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wrexham throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#Wrexham is rocked!
Banner measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Wrexham ! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Lamont Banner !
During a confident post fight interview, Lamont Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#903 Falcone v Papa
Date: Jul 17, 2021

#R1#
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Conan doesn't seem bothered though.
Conan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Conan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Conan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Conan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banner . That one must have hurt.
Banner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Conan misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
It seemed like Conan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Conan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banner scores with a head kick. Conan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Conan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Banner takes one on the button.
Banner connects with a looping right hand.
Conan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Conan throws a good cross that connects.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Conan moves away and avoids it.
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
A big left from Conan misses.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Conan stuns Banner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner misses with a hook. Conan ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Banner .
Conan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Banner clinches up with Conan and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conan. #TD#
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Conan is pushing down on Banner 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Conan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Conan pulls his head out easily.
Banner wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Conan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conan is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Conan is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Conan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Conan eventually gives up the hold.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Conan sits in half guard.
Conan passes to side control. #T3#
Banner tries to buck Conan off but Conan is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Conan wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Conan working away.
Banner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Conan landing a few strikes.
Conan cracks Banner with a big right hand but Banner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Banner regains half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Conan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Conan trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Conan is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Conan trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edward Conan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Conan lands with a cross.
Conan throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Conan avoids it.#CL#
Banner clinches up with Conan and pushes him back against the cage.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Conan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Conan takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Banner jumps guard.
Conan with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conan defends well.#SUB#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Conan is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Conan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Banner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Conan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Banner pulls down on the head and he's put Conan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#899 Papa v Falcone
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1##CL#
Banner clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Banner pulls Raharuhi into guard.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Raharuhi is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Raharuhi avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Raharuhi is posturing up here but Banner has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Raharuhi tries to roll out but it's too tight and Raharuhi has to tap! Slick submission there by Banner !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#894 MacArthur v Whymer
Date: May 15, 2021

#R1#
Banner throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spud looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
Spud lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Banner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
Spud tries to circle away but Banner has him pinned against the cage.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Banner has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Spud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner stuns Spud with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spud to score with a decent uppercut.
Spud scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Banner lands a head shot.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spud.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Spud circles away.
A slow jab from Spud misses its intended target.
Spud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Good leg kick by Spud. #T1#
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud misses with a wild body shot.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner wants to clinch.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Spud motions for Banner to come forward. Spud throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Spud makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spud jabs at Banner 's body.#CL2#
Banner forces Spud back against the cage and clinches.
Spud blocking some punches.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner tries a body shot but Spud blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner . #BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spud is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Spud bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Spud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spud throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Banner throws a body punch but Spud moves out of range.
Spud takes one on the button.
Banner moves out of range of the leg kick from Spud.
Jab from Spud.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Spud throws a leg kick but Banner moved away.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Spud attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Spud misses with a looping left.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banner scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spud is trying to break the clinch but Banner is controlling him.#BC#
Spud breaks from the clinch.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Spud misses. #T3#
Spud walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banner moves away from the strike by Spud.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Spud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banner lands a jab to Spud's midsection.
Banner throws a hook but Spud blocks it.
Spud throws a leg kick which misses Banner 's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it.
Banner with a jab.
Spud misses with a few strikes there.
Banner throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banner checks a leg kick.
As Spud backs off Banner throws a huge counter combo but Spud manages to avoid it all.
Spud blocks a head kick by Banner .
Spud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banner .
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!
No joy there for Spud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spud misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Spud circles away. #T4#
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Banner walks into a jab.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Banner lands the left hand.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Spud was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banner cracks Spud with a good jab.
Banner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Spud slips a jab from Banner .
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Spud throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spud jabs at Banner 's body.#CL2#
Banner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Spud, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spud has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spud misses with a punch on the inside.
Spud looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud with a hook.
A head kick misses from Banner .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

William Spud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spud backing away here, and Banner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Spud misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Spud fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud appears to be looking for a big counter.
Spud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Banner throws a jab when Spud was well out of range.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
William Spud is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Spud.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Spud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Spud gets tackled into the cage by Banner . Banner maintains the clinch.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spud has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Spud prevents a body shot from Banner .
Spud tries to break free but Banner pushes him back against the cage.
Spud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Spud tries to circle away but Banner has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Spud manages to break the clinch.
Spud blocks a low kick nicely.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spud.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spud throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Spud misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Spud is just out of range.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2##CL2#
Banner forces Spud back against the cage and clinches.
Spud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner works on Spud's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner .
Banner jumps guard but Spud turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banner misses with some punches.
Spud wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spud scores with a shoulder strike.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Spud turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spud slips under a jab.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spud.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spud finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spud misses with a body shot.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spud looks to land a combination but Banner avoids it well.
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Spud moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spud.#CL2#
Banner clinches up against the cage.
Spud lands a shoulder strike.
Spud tries to break the clinch but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner presses Spud against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spud steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Spud throws a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Spud.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spud can pounce on him.
Banner tries a low kick but Spud avoids it.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Spud throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Spud.#T4#
Banner moves forwards but Spud connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
Banner tries to clinch there but Spud circles away.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Spud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Banner misses.
Spud appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spud throws a leg kick that misses.
Banner cracks Spud with a good jab.
Spud throws a shot to the body.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner , as that shot connected.
Spud will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spud manages to avoid it.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Spud wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Spud misses with a looping left.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Banner tries to clinch up but Spud circles away and keeps his distance.
Banner slips a jab from Spud.
Banner lands a jab.
Spud misses with a looping right.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Banner tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Spud slips the punch.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spud.
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spud throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spud avoids the body shot from Banner .
Spud takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banner 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Spud swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.#T1#
Banner tries to bum rush Spud with a series of wild strikes but Spud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spud doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Banner tries to clinch but Spud is having none of it. #CL2#
Banner closes the distance and pushes Spud back into the cage.
Spud wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
Banner lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Spud coming out on top.
Spud on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spud throws a head kick that Banner semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Banner moves away from the strike by Spud.
Banner throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spud lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spud. Spud obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Spud has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spud there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banner cracks Spud with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spud showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner . #CL2#
Banner has managed to clinch.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Spud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spud is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner jumps guard but Spud stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spud. #TD2#
Banner pulls Spud into guard. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Spud pushes his legs off easily.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spud is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily. #T3##SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily. #SUB2#
Spud avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Spud is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Spud avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spud has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Spud defends it easily. #SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spud defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Spud throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banner throws the left hand but Spud avoids the punch easily.
Banner lands the left hand.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Spud.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Banner .
Banner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Banner is looking to clinch but Spud is avoiding it.
Spud appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Spud misses the target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spud!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner slips under a jab from Spud.
Spud keeps the fight on the outside.
Spud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner slips under a jab.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Spud misses with a head kick. #T1#
Spud lands an overhand right.
Spud with the inside leg kick.
Banner works Spud's body with a nice hook.
Spud looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
Spud blocks a head kick by Banner .
Spud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banner misses with a hook. Spud ducked under it nicely.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL2#
Banner clinches with his opponent.
Banner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Spud pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Spud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner misses with a low kick.
Spud misses with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spud fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Spud changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Spud moves away from the strike by Banner .
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Spud moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Spud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Spud lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banner doesn't seem phased though.
Spud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spud's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spud duly obliges.
William Spud is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spud checks a low kick from Banner .
Banner staying out of range there.
Spud misses with a straight right.
Spud throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Banner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spud throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Banner wants to clinch.
Banner misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Spud takes one to the chin there.
Spud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Spud is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spud.
A lazy left from Spud finds it's target.
Spud scores with a jab to the head.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spud paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice shot by Banner .
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Spud takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Spud moves out of range easily.
Spud misses with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Banner .
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Spud settles back down.
Banner blocks a head kick by Spud.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Spud, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Spud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Spud to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Spud's shoulder, as Spud tries to avoid the shot.
Banner tries to land a leg kick but Spud saw it coming and moves away.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spud moves away.
Banner with a hook.
Spud needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Banner rushes Spud and presses him up against the cage.
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Spud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spud gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner tries to clinch but Spud moves out of range.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that William Spud will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Banner missing with a left hand there. Spud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Banner dodges the punch combination from Spud.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Spud's head.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner with a hook.
Spud slips a straight right by Banner .
Spud looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner throws a hook but Spud avoids it easily.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Spud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Spud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banner . That's going to slow Spud down.
Spud pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banner back to the cage. Spud follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spud.
Spud was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An inside leg kick lands from Spud.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Banner takes a swing at Spud's ribcage but misses.
Banner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spud throws a big shot that misses.
Banner unleashes a big counter combination but Spud bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banner is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Spud. Beautiful body shot.
Spud throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banner .
Banner misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
A jab from Spud misses.
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
Banner digs a good body shot into Spud's ribs.
Spud throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Banner fails to pull guard.
A body shot lands from Banner .
Spud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spud smiles and moves away. #T3#
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Spud pushes him off.
Spud misses with a low kick.
Spud misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spud lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Spud fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spud ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banner misses with a double jab.
Spud scores with a three punch combo!
Nice defenses there by Banner .
Banner throws out a counter right but Spud avoids it with no problem.
Spud ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice jab there from Spud.
Spud misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab from Spud.#T4##CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banner misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Spud.
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action.
Spud blocks a body shot from Banner .
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Spud controls the action. #BC#
Spud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab, jab by Spud - just one landing.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spud lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamont Banner .
I think Spud 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by split decision... William Spud!
William Spud retains his lightweight title!
William Spud decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#891 Spud v Wrexham
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Banner wants to clinch but Hansson slips to the side
and Hansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hansson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Hansson pushes him off.
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hansson's coach down at Zero Tolerance was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hansson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banner closes the distance but Hansson moves to the side
and Hansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Hansson. That snapped Banner 's head back. #ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Hansson loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Hansson misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Banner .
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Hansson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hansson moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Hansson saw that one coming.
Hansson slips a jab and a cross from Banner .
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner throws a body punch but Hansson moves out of range. #T1#
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Hansson.
Banner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hansson misses with a body kick.
Banner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hansson looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hansson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hansson fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Hansson pulls Banner into guard. #SUB#
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hansson has his foot on Banner 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner stands and throws Hansson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hansson is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Hansson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Hansson is defending well.
Banner trying to control the action but Hansson is working from the bottom.
Hansson wants to control but Banner postures up.#SUB#
Banner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hansson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Hansson is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Hansson is defending well. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Hansson is defending well.
Hansson stops Banner from passing to mount. #SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hansson is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Hansson is defending well.
Hansson is looking to reverse the position.
Banner trying to control the position but Hansson is working away. #SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hansson struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anders Hansson will probably get the nod.
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#
A head kick misses from Hansson.
Banner is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Hansson's head back.
Hansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Hansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hansson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hansson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Hansson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Hansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Banner catches Hansson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banner looks to clinch
and Hansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hansson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hansson swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner .
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Hansson seems unphased. #CL#
Banner clinches.
Hansson can't break the clinch. #TD#
Banner jumps guard and drags Hansson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hansson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Hansson defends easily. #SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hansson defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Banner has his foot on Hansson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hansson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansson defends well.
Banner can't keep his opponent in guard - Hansson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Hansson wants to stand up but Banner has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Hansson passes to side control.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banner gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hansson defends well.
Hansson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hansson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hansson content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle here but Hansson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hansson trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hansson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banner is trying to escape the position but Hansson is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Banner 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hansson.
Hansson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banner connects with a right hand. Hansson shakes it off.
Hansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hansson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hansson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hansson misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansson misses the target.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hansson counters with a straight right hand.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Hansson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hansson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Hansson keeps the fight on the outside.
And Hansson responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hansson missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Hansson manages to avoid it.
Banner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hansson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hansson slips a straight right by Banner .
A countering left hand to the body from Hansson misses.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banner misses with some punches.
Hansson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banner or not.
Banner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banner jumps guard but Hansson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hansson blocking some punches.
Hansson throws a head punch that misses.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hansson backwards. #T2#
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansson just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC2#
Hansson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hansson takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Hansson.
Banner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHansson.
Hansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Hansson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hansson. Hansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Banner cracks Hansson with a good jab.
Banner wants to clinch up but Hansson keeps it at a distance.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Hansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner lands an overhand right.
Hansson slips a jab from Banner .
Hansson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hansson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner darts in trying to clinch
and Hansson counters with a nice body shot. #T3##CL#
Banner gets a clinch.
Banner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hansson.
Hansson fails to pull guard.
Good body shot from Banner .
Banner tries to pull guard but Hansson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Banner as the two fighters clinch.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Banner tries to throw a body punch but Hansson avoids it by throwing Banner back against the cage.
Banner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hansson tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
Hansson jumps guard but Banner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Hansson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hansson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hansson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Banner is looking to clinch but Hansson is avoiding it.
Hansson throws a counter combo.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Hansson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hansson misses with a double jab
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner throws a hook but Hansson blocks it.
Good exchange - Hansson coming out on top.
Hansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner scores with a jab. Hansson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hansson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Hansson's head.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Hansson's shoulder, as Hansson tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Hansson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hansson ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hansson.
Hansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Banner !
An out of breath Lamont Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#888 Priester v Spud
Date: Apr 03, 2021

#R1#
Phetboonme scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Banner cracks a nice hook into Phetboonme's ribs.
A low kick from Banner is predictable there
enabling Phetboonme to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banner connects with a leg kick.
Phetboonme swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Phetboonme gets a clinch.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Phetboonme. #BC#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Banner throws a leg kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Phetboonme.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Banner with a jab.
Banner throws the left hand but Phetboonme avoids the punch easily.#T1#
An inside leg kick from Phetboonme misses.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phetboonme flicks out a counter leg kick but Banner steps away.#CL2#
Phetboonme drives through and clinches with Banner against the cage.
Banner 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards. #TD#
Banner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Phetboonme uses from the top position.
Phetboonme has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banner is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Phetboonme wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Banner 's closed guard. He's half up but Banner has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Banner pivots and extends the arm, Phetboonme falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Banner ! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: GAMMA#884 Banner v Priester
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Priester avoids the head kick by Banner .
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner throws a body punch but Priester moves out of range.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Priester counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Priester lands a body shot.
Priester has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Banner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Priester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Banner misses.
Priester fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner lands a slapping body shot.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner clobbers Priester with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner .
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Priester. Priester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Priester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping right.#CL#
Banner forces Priester back against the cage and clinches.
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Priester backwards.
Priester tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Priester back against the cage.
Banner blocks a body shot from Priester.
Priester lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Priester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Priester sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Priester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Priester feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banner s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Priester avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner is looking to slow Priester down with leg kicks.
Priester avoids the body shot from Banner .
Priester replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banner blocks it well.
Priester throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Priester had a free shot at his head there.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner misses with a body kick.
Banner tries to clinch but Priester is having none of it.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Priester there.
Banner cracks Priester with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.#T3#
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Priester throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
Priester attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester throws a lazy head kick
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Priester scores with a nice strike.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Priester paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Banner throws a big counter combination but Priester scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Priester in his tracks.
Banner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Priester lands with an overhand left.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
Banner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Banner looks for the body kick but Priester saw that one coming.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Priester cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
Priester takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banner scores with a leg kick.
Priester throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banner throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Priester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banner cracks Priester with a good jab.
Priester throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner checks the leg kick.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Banner thuds his shin into the meat of Priester's side.
Priester connects with a body shot that sends Banner 's belly button to the back.
Banner throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Priester swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner .
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Priester backs up against the cage.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Priester connects with a looping right hand.
Banner blocks the body kick.
Priester throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Priester lands with a thumping leg kick.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Priester tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Priester wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jab from Priester.
Priester slips a straight right by Banner .
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banner tries to clinch there but Priester circles away.
Banner tries to clinch up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Priester throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Priester misses.
Priester ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Banner has managed to clinch.
A short left from Banner .
Priester presses Banner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Priester keeps him there for the moment.
Priester lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Priester lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Priester pushes Banner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner lands with a left to the head.
Priester throws a head punch that misses.
Banner is looking to break free of the clinch but Priester has double underhooks.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lamont Banner has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Priester. #BC#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Priester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester blocks a head kick by Banner .
Priester is looking to land body kicks.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Priester looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Priester connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banner momentarily.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner misses with a leg kick
and Priester counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Banner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Priester connects with a leg kick.
Crunch! Banner slams his shin into Priester's torso.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Priester misses.
Priester lands with a slapping head kick.
Priester throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Priester moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Priester is just out of range.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Banner cracks Priester with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Banner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Priester keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner throws a series of punches but Priester avoids them all with ease.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Banner 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Priester throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner throws a wild body kick that Priester sees coming a mile off.
Banner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from Priester misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Priester misses with a looping right.
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Priester.
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Banner tries to work over Priester's front leg with a kick but Priester checks it.
Priester connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Priester scores with a nice strike.
Priester moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
Banner connects with a high kick.
Priester scores with a three punch combo!
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Priester seems unphased.
Priester moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
Priester is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Priester misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Priester doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Priester misses with an uppercut.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A lazy left from Priester finds it's target.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Priester doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Priester digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Priester scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester counters with a body kick.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Priester slips a straight right by Banner .
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Priester slips a jab and a cross from Banner .
Banner is looking to clinch but Priester is avoiding it.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Priester on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Banner does no damage. #T3#
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner staying out of range there.#CL#
Banner has Priester up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Priester.
Priester blocking some punches.
Banner misses with some punches.
Priester scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Priester avoids a punch combination nicely.
Priester throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Priester had a free shot at his head there.
Banner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Priester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner feints and then cracks Priester's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Priester down.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner throws a leg kick but Priester sees it coming and moves out of range.
Priester cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a kick to the body.
Banner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester misses with a body shot.
Banner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Priester cracks Banner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Priester is able to avoid easily.
Banner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Priester steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lamont Banner did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Priester. That's going to slow Banner down.
Priester avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner cracks Priester with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Priester if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Priester's head back.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Banner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Priester lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priester circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Priester works Banner 's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Priester tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Priester looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banner throws a hook but Priester avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Banner . Beautiful body shot.
A nice leg kick from Priester, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Priester lands a jab to the nose.
Priester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner !
A shot to the body from Priester misses
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Banner rushes Priester and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Priester.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Priester cracks Banner with a nice body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Priester. #T2#
Priester doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Priester misses with a punch to the body.
Priester digs a right hand underneath Banner 's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Priester lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner .
A short right hand to the side of the head by Priester.
Priester struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Good body shot from Priester.
Priester blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Priester makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Priester pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Priester lands a jab.#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Priester.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Priester connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Banner tumbling to the canvas! Priester pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Banner was done - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Landon Priester! Landon Priester retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Landon Priester thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#880 Joosep v Damagon
Date: Feb 06, 2021

#R1#
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thai.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Thai.
As Thai looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Thai just gets out of the way.
Thai throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily. #CL#
Banner has Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner jumps guard but Thai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thai scores a nice knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thai walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banner connects with the punch.
Banner tries to clinch but Thai is having none of it.
Banner scores with a push kick.
Thai pushes Banner away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thai blocks a jab.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Thai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thai takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thai flicks out a counter leg kick but Banner steps away.
Thai misses with a body kick.
Banner wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
Thai feints a counter leg kick.
Banner connects with a body shot that sends Thai's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Banner .
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai.
Thai walks into a straight right hand from Banner .
Thai misses with a body kick.
Thai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thai throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Thai tries a head kick but it misses.
Thai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Banner clobbers Thai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.#T2#
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!
Thai misses with a head kick.
Thai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Thai pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Thai tries a knee to the head but Banner blocks it.
Banner jumps guard but Thai stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Thai lands an elbow inside. #TD#
Banner manages to pull guard.
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Thai has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Banner to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thai is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Banner pulls down on the head and he's put Thai to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont Banner !
A victorious Lamont Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GAMMA#875 Horse v Grabber
Date: Jan 02, 2021

#R1#
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Banner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Boma counter with a right hand.
Banner throws the left hand but Boma avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner throws a right and a left that Boma avoids nicely.
It seemed like Boma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Boma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A cross from Banner lands.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Boma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Boma counters with a big right hand! Oh Banner is in trouble here! Boma follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Boma!
After winning the bout, Mark Boma thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#870 Lohmu v Bolleke
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
Bohi closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Banner to counter with a crisp jab.
Bohi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Bohi walks straight into a right hand from Banner - that's dropped him! Banner jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Bohi from any more punishment! Bohi complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamont Banner !
During a confident post fight interview, Lamont Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Dakota Bohi had this to say: 'My career is over. I would like to thank all of my coaches for everything they have done for me. I would be 9 feet under if it wasn't for them. Thank you to my family for sticking by my side through thick and thin. It's been a great run. *Takes Gloves off and puts them in the center of the cage*'.

Event: GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner lands a jab.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoppe lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Banner .
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hoppe, as that shot connected.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner tries to work over Hoppe's front leg with a kick but Hoppe checks it.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner swings for the body but Hoppe moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoppe under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe slips a jab from Banner .
Hoppe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hoppe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
Hoppe swings for the body but Banner moves out of range. #T1#
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Hoppe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoppe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner throws a low kick but Hoppe avoids it.
Hoppe tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Hoppe's head but Hoppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoppe.
Hoppe throws a good cross that connects.
Hoppe takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Banner . Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hoppe.
Hoppe takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banner throws a head kick that half lands.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hoppe.
Hoppe slips under a jab.#CL2#
Banner clinches with his opponent.
Hoppe is working Banner over against the cage.
Hoppe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Hoppe keeps him there for the moment.
Banner pushes Hoppe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Hoppe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hoppe manages to end up in side control.
Banner takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hoppe lands an elbow.
Banner tries to buck Hoppe off but Hoppe is having none of it.
Banner is pushing Hoppe's head away, looking to escape. Hoppe manages to hold on to the position though.
Hoppe is trying to ground and pound but Banner uses the momentary lack of control by Hoppe to regain half guard.
Hoppe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banner is trying to stand back up but Hoppe is controlling him
Banner wants to control but Hoppe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hoppe working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hoppe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Banner 's temple.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Hoppe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hoppe lands a nice short elbow.
Banner pushes Hoppe off looking to stand but Hoppe dives back in and keeps control.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to stand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoppe wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Hoppe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Hoppe sits in half guard.
Hoppe lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hoppe connects with a nice short shot to Banner 's temple. #SUB#
Hoppe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Banner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoppe scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner .
Hoppe wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner is controlling Hoppe's posture.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hoppe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banner 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.
Hoppe trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Hans Hermann Hoppe 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#
A big right from Banner misses.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Hoppe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Hoppe.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hoppe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoppe is looking to wear down Banner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hoppe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Hoppe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner throws a series of strikes that have Hoppe backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Hoppe.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Hoppe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hoppe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. #T1#
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Banner .
Banner misses with a hook. Hoppe ducked under it nicely.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner throws a head kick that misses
and Hoppe counters with a straight right hand.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoppe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Hoppe backing away here, and Banner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hoppe swings for the body but Banner moves out of range. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hoppe. #ES2#
Banner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoppe swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Hoppe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoppe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hoppe slips a jab from Banner .
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner scores with the left hand. Hoppe knows he should have avoided that one.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Hoppe.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Hoppe ducks down to avoid it.
Hoppe tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
Hoppe misses with the combination.
Hoppe slips under a jab.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Hoppe misses with a straight right.
Hoppe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoppe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
A big left from Banner misses. #TD#
Hoppe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Hoppe working the body and head with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Banner 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hoppe wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Hoppe working the head with strikes.
Hoppe scoring with punches from side control.
Hoppe scoring with punches and elbows.
Hoppe scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Hoppe working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoppe trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
Hoppe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banner tries to buck Hoppe off but Hoppe is having none of it.
Hoppe working away.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banner has a hand on Hoppe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hoppe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Banner 's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Banner tries to hold on but Hoppe postures up.
Hoppe controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoppe scoring with strikes but Banner is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Hoppe goes for a double leg but Banner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banner continues to drive forward.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Banner throws out a counter right but Hoppe avoids it with no problem.
Banner misses the jab.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the body.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoppe.
Hoppe feinted with a counter takedown.
Hoppe lands a right hook to the body.
Banner misses with a right hand
letting Hoppe counter with a right hand.
Hoppe scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner with a hook.
Hoppe lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Nice shot lands for Hoppe.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Hoppe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner .
Banner throws a combination. Hoppe tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Hoppe slips a straight right by Banner .
Banner moves out of range as Hoppe strikes.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoppe ducks under a wild hook from Banner .#T1#
Hoppe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Hoppe is out of range.
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hoppe.
Banner misses with the combination.
Hoppe misses with a wild combination.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hoppe misses the shot to the body.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoppe doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner throws the left hand but Hoppe avoids the punch easily.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
Banner throws a hook but Hoppe blocks it.
Hoppe changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hoppe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Banner tenderised Hoppe's leg. Hoppe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner lands a body shot.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hoppe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banner throws a hook but Hoppe blocks it.
Hoppe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hoppe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hoppe throws a shot to the body.
Hoppe swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoppe.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
An inside leg kick lands from Banner .
Hoppe scores with a punch to the head.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Hoppe throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Hoppe.
Hoppe avoids the head kick by Banner .
Hoppe throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Hoppe keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner with a jab.
Hoppe punishes Banner 's body with a nice straight punch.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.
Hoppe swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hoppe.
Hoppe checks a low kick from Banner .
Hoppe moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hoppe looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner moves out of range as Hoppe strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banner .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoppe throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Hoppe moves away and avoids it.
Banner cracks Hoppe with an open hand slap.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hoppe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hoppe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hoppe tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Banner jabs Hoppe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hoppe slips a jab and a cross from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping left.
A combination from Hoppe does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Banner .
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hoppe under the eye.
Hoppe stuns Banner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hoppe moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoppe attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Hoppe moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lamont Banner just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoppe connects with a looping right hand.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Hoppe moves away from the strike by Banner .
Hoppe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoppe misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hoppe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Hoppe's head but Hoppe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Hoppe takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Banner is predictable there #TD#
and Hoppe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hoppe stops Banner from standing up.
Hoppe looking to pass the guard.
Hoppe postures up.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoppe manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hoppe is on top in guard. #REVR#
Banner controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Banner wants to stand and escape but Hoppe is having none of it.
Banner is wriggling around but Hoppe manages to pass to half guard.
Hoppe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banner is controlling Hoppe's trapped leg to prevent Hoppe from advancing to side control.
Hoppe working the head and body with strikes.
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Hoppe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hoppe prevents Banner from standing back up.
Hoppe looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Banner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoppe trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Hoppe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hoppe trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
Hoppe is trying to control the action in half guard but Banner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hoppe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Banner gets full guard.
Hoppe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner controls Hoppe momentarily but Hoppe frees himself.
Hoppe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoppe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner is trying to keep Hoppe in close. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hoppe scoring with some ground and pound.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Hoppe lands a couple of elbows.
Banner has Hoppe pulled in close to control his posture.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoppe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hoppe postures up.
Hans Hermann Hoppe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner has Hoppe pulled in close to control his posture.
Hoppe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner 's guard.
Banner controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Hermann Hoppe had his way with Lamont Banner in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoppe.
Hoppe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a chopping leg kick but Hoppe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hoppe scores with a nice right hand.
Hoppe swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Hoppe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoppe.
Hoppe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hoppe throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner moves out of range as Hoppe strikes.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Hoppe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Hoppe slips the punch.
Hoppe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoppe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Hoppe misses with a body shot.
Hoppe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Hoppe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner with the inside leg kick.
Banner scores with a jab.
Banner throws a right hand that Hoppe ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoppe also avoids with ease.
Banner looks to land a combination but Hoppe avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner avoids the body shot from Hoppe.
Hoppe misses with a straight right. #T2#
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hoppe.
Hoppe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Hoppe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Hoppe throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hoppe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws a hook but Hoppe blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Hoppe misses its target.#CL2#
Banner darts in and clinches Hoppe up against the cage.
Hoppe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hoppe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner thuds a left hand into Hoppe's body.
Hoppe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Hoppe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoppe throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoppe moves out of range of the strikes.
Hoppe swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoppe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hoppe off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Hermann Hoppe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hoppe. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner tries to clinch there but Hoppe circles away.
Hoppe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoppe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Hoppe looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Banner is trying to stand.
Banner has hold of Hoppe's hands but Hoppe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banner is trying to control but Hoppe manages to pass to mount!
Hoppe with good strikes from the mount here!#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner is bucking up trying to escape but Hoppe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hoppe landing strikes, looking to finish!
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banner trying to control here.
Hoppe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hoppe prevents Banner from standing back up.
Hoppe moves nicely into side control.
Banner struggling a bit here.

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 Hans Hermann Hoppe.
I think Hoppe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hans Hermann Hoppe!
Hans Hermann Hoppe retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hans Hermann Hoppe made sure he mentioned Altitude Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: GAMMA#860 Pedro v Storm
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priester fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Priester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Priester misses with a looping left.
Priester just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanner .
Banner defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Priester throws a head kick that misses.
Priester has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Banner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Priester. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Priester throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Banner checks a leg kick nicely.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Priester throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Priester scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Priester stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Priester scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Priester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner 's head backwards.
Priester scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Banner punishes Priester's body with a nice straight punch.
Priester connects with a high kick.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Priester with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Priester misses.
Banner with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It appears Banner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Priester throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Priester moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Priester throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Priester uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Priester avoids the head kick by Banner .
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banner scores with a jab. Priester acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner defending well as Priester loads up on a big left hand.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Priester takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Priester looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Priester swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Priester moves away from the strike by Banner .
A jab from Banner misses.
Priester blocks a jab.
Banner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banner slips under a jab.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Priester throws a lazy right hand but Banner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Banner misses with a kick to the body.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banner !
Priester connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Priester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Banner misses.
Priester throws out a powerful jab.
Priester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Priester momentarily.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Priester moved out of range nicely.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner looks to land a body kick but Priester moved away.
Banner misses the jab.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Banner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Priester lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Banner .
A nice leg kick lands there from Priester.
Priester slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Priester.
Priester keeps Banner at a distance using the push kick. #T4#
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Priester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Banner .
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banner .
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Priester takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Priester lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Priester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Priester doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Banner misses.
Priester throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Priester's head.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Priester throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Priester throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Banner 's head.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Priester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Landon Priester seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Banner misses.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner scores with a hook.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Priester lands a nice looking body shot.
Banner moves out of range as Priester strikes.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Banner looks to throw the jab but Priester is out of range.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Priester slips under a jab.
Priester misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Priester ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner slips a straight right by Priester.
Priester slips under a jab.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Priester's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Priester counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banner misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banner blocks a low kick nicely.
Priester throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Banner misses. #T2#
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Priester bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Priester avoids a kick to the body.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Priester. Priester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Priester connects with a leg kick.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Priester makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banner misses with a hook.
Priester throws a front kick aimed at Banner 's knee but Banner avoids it well.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Priester throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Priester moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Priester with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Banner . #T3#
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Priester throws a wild body kick that Banner sees coming a mile off.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Priester throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Priester looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
Priester throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester thows a body kick. Banner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner scores with a jab.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from Priester.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Priester swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Priester scores with a kick to the midsection.
Priester throws a big shot that misses.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Priester throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Priester just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner lands with a straight right. Priester didn't see that one coming.#T4#
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner throws a jab when Priester was well out of range.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Priester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Priester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Priester can pounce on him.
Banner avoids the body shot from Priester.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Priester circles away quickly and effectively.
Priester staying out of range there.
Priester misses with a looping left.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Priester slips a jab from Banner .
Priester loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester scores with a spinning back kick!
Priester throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
Priester misses with a low kick.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Priester.
Priester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Priester on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Landon Priester will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Banner 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Priester ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Priester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banner lands with a cross.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Priester.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Priester scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
As Priester looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Priester just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Priester throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Priester. Priester circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner misses with an uppercut. Priester saw that one coming.#T1#
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Priester counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Priester lands but Banner takes it in his stride.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Priester.
Priester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banner 's head.
Priester moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banner misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Priester was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Priester does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Priester responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Priester manages to avoid it.
Banner blocks a head kick by Priester.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Priester moves out of range easily.
Priester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Banner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Priester throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Priester missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a hook.
Priester lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner blocks a head kick by Priester.
Priester has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Priester.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Priester keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Priester keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Priester defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Priester displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Priester.
Banner throws a hook but Priester blocks it.
Priester goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Priester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Priester takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Priester finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Priester lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
Priester throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Priester does a little dance to reset his feet.
Priester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Priester moved out of range.
Priester misses with a straight left.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Priester sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Priester slips a jab from Banner .
Priester now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Priester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Priester throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Priester ducks down to avoid it.
Priester looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Priester misses with a wild body shot.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Priester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Priester misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner is looking to counter with head kicks.
Priester misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
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!
Jab, jab by Banner - just one landing.
Priester connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banner . Banner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Priester uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Priester moves away and avoids it.
Priester takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Priester lands with a cross.
Priester misses with a body kick.
Banner throws the left hand but Priester avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Banner misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Priester. That snapped Banner 's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Priester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Priester.
Priester throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
Priester ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Landon Priester.
Well Priester 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lamont Banner !
A very excited looking Lamont Banner 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.

Event: GAMMA#857 Grubber v Hiro
Date: Oct 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Spud throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banner scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#It looks like William Spud has been cut.
Spud tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Spud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spud misses with a body punch.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Spud controls his hands.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spud smiles and moves away.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spud scores with a jab to the body.
William Spud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Spud misses with a straight left.
Spud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Spud is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banner .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spud tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spud misses with a hook.
Banner wants to clinch.#T1#
Spud looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Spud misses the target.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Spud is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Spud.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Spud lands a nice looking body kick.
Banner has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spud throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spud manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spud lands an overhand right.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Spud saw that one coming.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spud connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banner scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Spud fakes the body blow, causing Banner to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Banner goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
William Spud retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Spud thanked Shadow-Battle Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#855 Bolleke v Arundel
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Banner misses.
Nice defenses there by Ricard.
Ricard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been informed that Ricard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Banner slips a jab from Ricard.
Ricard scores with a decent looking hook.
Banner takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ricard.
Ricard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Ricard counters with a nice low kick that buckles Banner 's knee momentarily.
Banner lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ricard cracks Banner with a good jab.
Ricard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricard is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ricard moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Ricard throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ricard throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Ricard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Ricard tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ricard somewhat.
Ricard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banner misses the jab.
Ricard lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner works the jab nicely.
Ricard misses with a head kick.
Banner lands a body shot. #T2#
Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Banner .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Ricard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banner can pounce on him.
Banner moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Banner slips a straight right by Ricard.
Ricard takes one to the side of the head.
Ricard scores with a shot to the body.
Banner connects with a solid leg kick.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard moves out of range as Banner strikes.#T3#
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Ricard looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Ricard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
A nice side step and Ricard releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ricard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricard counters with a right hand to the body.
Banner scoring well with a low kick there.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner .
Ricard tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner moves away from the strike by Ricard.
Ricard throws a combination. Banner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ricard throws out the jab.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricard is just out of range.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Ricard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banner if he has to take too many more of those.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Banner .
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner backing away here, and Ricard unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Ricard moves away and avoids it.
Ricard scores with a spinning back kick!
Banner tried to score with a low kick but Ricard checks it.#TD2#
Ricard gets the takedown into side control.
Ricard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banner 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Banner is trying to get back to his feet.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Ricard keeps moving and retains side control.
Banner prevents Ricard from improving position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ricard tries to move to mount but Banner blocks the move with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Ricard avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ricard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Ricard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Ricard slips a jab from Banner .
Ricard tries a quick counter leg kick but Banner is wise to it.
Banner misses with a body shot
and Ricard counters with a right hand to the body.
Banner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Banner .
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Ricard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Banner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner scores with a head kick.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Ricard ducks down to avoid it.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Ricard.
Ricard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Banner defending well as Ricard loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banner can pounce on him.
Ricard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Ricard counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ricard defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Ricard misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Ricard misses the jab.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner throws a wild body kick that Ricard sees coming a mile off.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Banner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ricard.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ricard throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
Ricard lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner throws a leg kick that misses.
Ricard moves out of range of the body kick from Banner .
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Ricard's head but Ricard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricard lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricard connects with a looping right hand.
Ricard is looking to land body kicks.
Ricard throws the kick towards the body but Banner avoids it.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Banner misses.
And Ricard responds with a good body kick, but Banner manages to step out the way in time.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricard is looking to clinch.
Ricard with a nice cross.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Banner , right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Ricard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ricard moves out of range of the strikes.
Ricard throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range. #T3#
Good work by Ricard as he checks the leg kick.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Ricard saw that one coming.
Banner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Banner misses.
Ricard tries a quick counter leg kick but Banner is wise to it.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner scores with a hook.
Ricard throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Ricard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Ricard.
Banner throws a hook but Ricard blocks it.
Ricard scoring well with a low kick there.
Ricard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Ricard swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Ricard lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ricard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Ricard misses with a looping left.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from Ricard.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Ricard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ricard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banner scrambles back to his feet.
Ricard misses with a low kick.
Banner throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Banner slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Ricard's shoulder, as Ricard tries to avoid the shot.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ricard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Ricard misses.
Banner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner throws out a loose jab but Ricard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Ricard misses.
Ricard checks a low kick from Banner .
Ricard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Ricard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Ricard misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Banner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banner takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner , which made it look bad.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ricard. Ricard circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ricard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Banner blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricard circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Banner .
Ricard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Ricard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ricard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner tests Ricard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Banner . #T1#
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ricard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricard throws a leg kick which misses Banner 's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it.
Banner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ricard staying out of range there.
Ricard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ricard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Ricard's head.
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner misses the jab.
Ricard throws a series of strikes that have Banner backpedaling.
A jab from Banner misses.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Banner throws a leg kick but Ricard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner misses with a left hand
enabling Ricard to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Ricard lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Ricard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ricard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner moves out of range of the leg kick from Ricard.
Ricard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ricard delivers a nice body kick.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner lands a jab to Ricard's midsection.
Ricard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner misses with a head kick. #T3#
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricard avoids the body shot from Banner .
Ricard scores with a jab to the head.
Banner throws a series of punches but Ricard avoids them all with ease.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Ricard only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Banner lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banner .
Ricard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ricard on the side of the head.
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Banner lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricard misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner avoids the body shot from Ricard.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Banner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banner connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ricard slips under a jab.
Ricard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ricard misses the jab.
Banner throws a body punch but Ricard moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Ricard's head back.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ricard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A lazy left from Ricard finds it's target.
Ricard throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Ricard takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Ricard swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Banner .

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lamont Banner !
During a confident post fight interview, Lamont Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GAMMA#850 Rones v Gravas
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raharuhi is looking to chop away at Banner 's legs.
Raharuhi with the inside leg kick.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Raharuhi misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Banner tries a head kick but it misses.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner defending well as Raharuhi loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner misses with a leg kick.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Raharuhi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banner . That did some damage!
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut.
Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Raharuhi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Raharuhi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Raharuhi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raharuhi jabs Banner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raharuhi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharuhi misses with a hook.
Banner tries to land a leg kick but Raharuhi saw it coming and moves away.
Banner checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Raharuhi with an uppercut!
Raharuhi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Banner half committed to a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Raharuhi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Raharuhi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the liver by Banner . Beautiful body shot.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Banner misses the body punch
and Raharuhi counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Raharuhi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Banner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner moved away.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Raharuhi throws out a leg kick but Banner moves out of range and Raharuhi only half commits.
Banner throws a low kick but Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Banner throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Raharuhi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner tries to work over Raharuhi's front leg with a kick but Raharuhi checks it.
Nice shot lands for Banner .
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi blocks a jab.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi.
Banner thows a body kick. Raharuhi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the body kick from Banner .
Good work by Raharuhi as he checks the leg kick.
Banner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Banner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left. #T4#
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi lands with a straight right. Banner didn't see that one coming.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi wants to slow Banner down by chopping away at his legs.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Raharuhi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Raharuhi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raharuhi with a nice calf kick.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Raharuhi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banner . Banner obviously looking to wear him down.
Banner throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping right.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner scores with a jab to the head.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharuhi. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharuhi throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Raharuhi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi blocks a head kick by Banner .
Raharuhi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick
and Raharuhi counters with a left and a right that stings Banner .
Raharuhi throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Banner misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
Raharuhi throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner tries to bum rush Raharuhi with a series of wild strikes but Raharuhi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raharuhi dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Raharuhi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Raharuhi throws out a powerful jab.
Raharuhi slips a straight right by Banner .
Raharuhi thuds his right hand into Banner 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raharuhi connects with an inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi takes one to the side of the head.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner checks a low kick from Raharuhi.#CL#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner has had enough of the clinch but Raharuhi keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Raharuhi smiles and moves away.
Raharuhi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Raharuhi lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Raharuhi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Raharuhi slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner with a nice calf kick.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRaharuhi.
Raharuhi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Raharuhi blocks the low kick.
Raharuhi tries to work over Banner 's front leg with a kick but Banner checks it.
Raharuhi throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raharuhi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raharuhi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Raharuhi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Raharuhi moves out of range easily.
Banner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raharuhi misses with a straight left.
Banner jabs at Raharuhi's body.
Raharuhi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Raharuhi moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Raharuhi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Raharuhi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Raharuhi throws a low kick, looking for Banner 's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Raharuhi throws a low kick but Banner avoids it.#T4#
Banner misses with a hook.
Raharuhi cracks Banner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a hook. Raharuhi ducked under it nicely.
Raharuhi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Raharuhi lands a jab.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Raharuhi blocks a low kick nicely.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharuhi was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner .
Banner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharuhi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Raharuhi misses.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharuhi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Taine Raharuhi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Raharuhi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banner 's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Banner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Raharuhi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Banner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banner throws a body punch but Raharuhi moves out of range.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Banner misses with a looping right.
A jab from Banner misses.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Banner .
Raharuhi connects with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Raharuhi as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raharuhi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice straight punches there by Raharuhi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Raharuhi.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Raharuhi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Raharuhi throws a big shot that misses.
Banner with the inside leg kick. #T1#
Banner keeps Raharuhi at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Raharuhi tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Raharuhi.
A jab from Banner misses.
Raharuhi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banner .
Raharuhi misses with a kick to the body.
Raharuhi checks a low kick from Banner .
Raharuhi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner misses with a head kick.
Raharuhi tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Raharuhi misses with a straight right.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raharuhi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner scores with a jab. Raharuhi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Raharuhi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Raharuhi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Raharuhi is out of range.
Raharuhi tries to score with a low kick but Banner moves his leg out of the way.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner checks it. #T2#
A cross from Banner lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
As Raharuhi looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Raharuhi just gets out of the way.
Raharuhi needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Raharuhi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Raharuhi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banner moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Banner .
Banner scores with a jab.
Raharuhi checks a leg kick.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Raharuhi throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raharuhi lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banner checks a leg kick.
Raharuhi slips under a jab.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi lands a body shot.
Raharuhi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Raharuhi defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Raharuhi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner connects with a high kick.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is looking to land body kicks.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharuhi motions for Banner to come forward. Raharuhi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
It appears Banner was looking to counter with a kick there.
Banner lands with an uppercut that bounces Raharuhi off the cage and back into range.
Raharuhi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Raharuhi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner motions for Raharuhi to come forward. Banner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raharuhi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Banner . Those never looked like landing.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Raharuhi is out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Raharuhi. That snapped Banner 's head back.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner misses with a hook.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Raharuhi thuds a left hand into Banner 's body.
A leg kick checked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Raharuhi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Raharuhi slips a jab from Banner .
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi moves out of range of the strikes.
Raharuhi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raharuhi.

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 Lamont Banner .
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GAMMA#844 Grabber v Hiro
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Spud moves away and avoids it.
Spud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spud fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Spud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner misses with a low kick.
Spud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner scores with a jab.
Spud throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Spud misses.
Spud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spud throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banner lands with a right hand.
Spud scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Randall's Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spud throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner .
Banner moves away from the strike by Spud.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Spud.
Banner connects with an inside leg kick.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Spud moved out of range.#T1#
Spud throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Spud's knee momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Spud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spud lands a jab to the nose.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Spud ducks down to avoid it.
Banner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spud lands with a nice body kick.
Banner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Spud throws a body shot but no joy.
Spud takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Spud's head.
Spud takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spud lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased.
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!
Spud connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.#ROC2#Banner is rocked!
Banner throws a series of punches but Spud moves out of range.
Spud lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Banner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Spud dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Spud!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Spud thanked Dark Knight Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: GAMMA#840 Damagon v MacArthur
Date: Jul 11, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ricard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Ricard's shoulder, as Ricard tries to avoid the shot.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ricard doesn't seem phased though.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricard counters with a good low kick that Banner was not able to check.
Ricard blocks a jab.#CL#
Ricard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ricard.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Ricard.
Ricard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping right.
Ricard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ricard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T1#
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Banner .
Ricard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner slips under a jab.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner lunges at Ricard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ricard's hand.
Banner with a jab.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricard misses with a body kick.
Banner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ricard.
Banner checks a low kick from Ricard.
Banner scores with a jab.
Ricard throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Banner .
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricard. #T2#
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Ricard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Ricard pushes Banner away with a front kick.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner throws the left hand but Ricard avoids the punch easily.
Ricard checks a leg kick.
Ricard checks a low kick from Banner .
Ricard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ricard's hands.
Ricard lands a front kick.
Ricard throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Ricard goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner lands with an uppercut that bounces Ricard off the cage and back into range.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Ricard counters with a left and a right that stings Banner .
Ricard avoids the body shot from Banner .
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
Ricard lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Ricard thuds his shin into the meat of Banner 's side.
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
Ricard darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Ricard into the cage.
Banner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Banner .
Banner moves out of range of the body kick.
Ricard misses the shot to the body.
Banner lands a leg kick that knocks Ricard off balance momentarily.
Ricard throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ricard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Ricard fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Ricard.
Ricard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banner cracks Ricard with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Ricard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T4#
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricard was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner .
Banner lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Ricard misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ricard throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ricard moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ricard finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ricard throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
A lazy left from Banner finds it's target.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Ricard as he checks the leg kick.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricard.
Good leg kick by Banner .
Ricard moves away from the strike by Banner .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A cross from Ricard lands.
Ricard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner blocks a head kick by Ricard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner swings for the body but Ricard moves out of range.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Banner .
Ricard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ricard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ricard staying out of range there.
It looked like Ricard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Ricard.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
Ricard with the inside leg kick.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ricard.
Banner misses with a low kick as Ricard jumps back.
Ricard is looking to counter punch.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricard on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A clash of legs there as Ricard blocks the low kick.
Ricard fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ricard or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner , which made it look bad.
Ricard connects with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banner . That's going to slow Ricard down.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ricard moves away.
A head kick misses from Banner .
A nice leg kick from Ricard, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricard keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ricard feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ricard throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner blocks a leg kick.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Ricard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ricard.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Ricard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner misses with a straight right.
A jab from Ricard misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricard doesn't seem bothered though.
Ricard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ricard throws a front kick that sends Banner stumbling back into the cage.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner throws a jab when Ricard was well out of range.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Ricard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banner looks to land a combination. Ricard sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T3#
Ricard throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ricard is looking to score with low kicks.
Ricard loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Donk. Ricard catches Banner right on the button with a cross.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ricard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banner misses with a low kick.
Ricard shoots for a takedown but Banner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ricard.
Ricard scores with a one two! Banner had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ricard connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banner .
Banner feints and then cracks Ricard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ricard down.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ricard slips a straight right by Banner .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Banner looks to land a left hand but Ricard moved out of range nicely.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ricard. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ricard throws a quick counter kick to the body but Banner avoids it.
Ricard slips under a jab from Banner .
Ricard looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner slaps away a takedown attempt from Ricard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Farboleous Ricard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ricard is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ricard.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricard.
Banner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ricard.
Banner tried to score with a low kick but Ricard checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD#
Banner tries to sprawl but Ricard drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Banner makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Ricard misses the jab.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ricard manages to avoid it.
Ricard throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Ricard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ricard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Ricard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ricard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Ricard tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ricard lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ricard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ricard throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
Ricard looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Ricard misses with a body shot.
Ricard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ricard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ricard there as he acknowledges the shot.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Ricard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ricard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner .
A nice leg kick from Banner , right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Ricard moved out of range.#CL#
Ricard takes the fight into the clinch.
Ricard blocks an uppercut.
Ricard lands a left hand.
Ricard misses with a punch to the body.
Ricard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner blocking some punches.
Ricard gets through Banner 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banner lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Ricard.
Ricard has a couple of punches blocked by Banner .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banner 's efforts to push away.
Farboleous Ricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A body shot lands from Ricard. #BC#
Ricard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ricard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ricard tries to land a body kick
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That kick from Ricard tenderised Banner 's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Banner lands a nice shot that snaps Ricard's head back.
Ricard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Ricard is out of range.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Ricard ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner takes a swing at Ricard's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ricard closes the distance and pushes Banner back into the cage.#BC2#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner misses the jab.
Ricard appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Ricard counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Ricard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Ricard slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Banner .#T3#
Banner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ricard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ricard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ricard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ricard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ricard tries to land a front kick but Banner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banner thuds his right hand into Ricard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Ricard misses the target.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ricard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banner .
Ricard needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Banner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner misses with a right hand #TD#
and Ricard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Ricard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banner defends it well. #T4#
Banner is trying to stand up here but Ricard is controlling him well.
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ricard prevents Banner from improving his position.#SUB#
Ricard wants to work for an arm triangle but Banner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ricard thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
Banner is looking to control Ricard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ricard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ricard is thwarting Banner 's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lamont Banner .
I've got Banner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lamont Banner !
After winning the bout, Lamont Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#832 Boagrius v Grabber
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Man gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Man connects with a leg kick.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from The Man. The Man gets slowly back to his feet.
The Man takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
The Man rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner .
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Man misses with a straight left.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
The Man shoots in and gets a takedown into Banner 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Man trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think The Man should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Banner has tightened it up now! The Man should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont Banner !
Our winner, Lamont Banner , 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: GAMMA#827 Fungus v Encharya
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Banner misses.
Whitaker misses with an uppercut
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Whitaker looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Whitaker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
Whitaker moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Whitaker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Banner throws a big counter combination but Whitaker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is pawing at Whitaker , trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Whitaker 's nose. Whitaker is badly hurt! Banner pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Whitaker tries desperately to hold on but Banner is relentless in his assault! As Whitaker receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Banner away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
An out of breath Lamont Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#821 Bollek v Falcone
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Banner blocks a head kick by Ali .
Banner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ali .
Ali misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Ali pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Ali is trying to pull guard but Banner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Ali .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Ali .
Banner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Banner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ali throws a head punch that misses.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Ali 's head. #T1#
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ali walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Ali closes the distance and clinches.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ali blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner working aggressively here. #BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ali . That snapped Banner 's head back.
A head kick misses from Ali .
Banner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Ali 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.
Ali lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ali shoots and misses
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner , which made it look bad.
Banner wants to counter the offense by Ali and move into the clinch position.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Banner counters with an inside leg kick.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ali .
Banner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Banner sizes up Ali with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Banner .#T3#
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Ali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner slips a straight right by Ali .
Banner flicks out a counter leg kick but Ali steps away.
A shot to the body from Ali misses
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ali wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
Ali fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ali scrambles back to his feet.
Ali throws a lazy head kick
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Ali is rocked!
Banner moves in close and cracks Ali with a massive right hand! Ali , frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Banner !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont Banner !
An out of breath Lamont Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GAMMA#816 Saric v Pony
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Banner sizes up Daghammar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daghammar. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Daghammar definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Daghammar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Daghammar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Daghammar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Daghammar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Banner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Daghammar on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Daghammar lands with a short shot to the head.
Daghammar working aggressively here. #TD2#
Banner pulls guard.
Daghammar cracks Banner with a solid left hand.#T1#
Daghammar trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Daghammar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banner 's head.
Daghammar with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Daghammar is aware though and is defending well.
Daghammar lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daghammar defends it easily.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Daghammar pushes his legs off easily.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Banner looking for subs off his back but Daghammar has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banner trying to control here. #SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Daghammar working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner .
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner is looking to sweep but instead, Daghammar has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Daghammar prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is staying active underneath Daghammar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Daghammar controlling the action here.
Daghammar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Daghammar is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Daghammar. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Daghammar pulls his head out easily.
Banner gets full guard.
Daghammar connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Banner has an active guard here but Daghammar has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daghammar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Daghammar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Daghammar lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Daghammar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Daghammar in his half guard.
Daghammar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Daghammar working the head and body with strikes.
Daghammar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Daghammar is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Daghammar jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dag Daghammar will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Banner throws out a loose jab but Daghammar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Daghammar moved out of range nicely.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Daghammar doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Daghammar moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Daghammar misses the target.
Banner throws a low kick but Daghammar moves out of range easily.
Banner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Daghammar takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banner throws a leg kick
and Daghammar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner misses with a hook.
Daghammar slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Daghammar moves away and avoids it.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daghammar swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Daghammar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Daghammar throws a leg kick but Banner checks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target. #T1#
Daghammar shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Daghammar missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Daghammar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from Banner lands.
Daghammar checks a leg kick nicely.
Banner misses with a jab to the body
letting Daghammar counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Daghammar throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
A big left from Daghammar misses.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner throws a body kick that misses.
Banner scores with a leg kick.
Daghammar swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Daghammar moves out of range of the body kick.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daghammar slips under a jab from Banner .#T2#
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Daghammar circles away.
Daghammar throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner lands a nice hook to Daghammar's body. Daghammar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Daghammar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner wants to clinch up but Daghammar keeps it at a distance.
Banner wants to clinch
and Daghammar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Banner instigates a clinch.
Daghammar tries to break free but Banner pushes him back against the cage.
Banner tries to pull guard but Daghammar holds him up against the cage and eventually Banner drops back down to his feet.
Daghammar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daghammar wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banner working aggressively here.
Daghammar misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
It looked like Daghammar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Daghammar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Daghammar blocks a jab.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner scores with a jab.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Daghammar.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Daghammar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Daghammar.
Banner throws out a counter right but Daghammar avoids it with no problem.
Daghammar connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Banner defending well as Daghammar loads up on a big left hand.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Daghammar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner , as that shot connected.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Daghammar slips the punch.
Banner cracks Daghammar with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Banner thumps Daghammar with a low kick.
Daghammar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner throws a jab when Daghammar was well out of range.
Daghammar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Daghammar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Daghammar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banner 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Daghammar under the eye.
Nice body punch from Banner .
Daghammar defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner misses with a hook
and Daghammar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Daghammar counters with a nice uppercut.
Daghammar just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Banner is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Daghammar throws a monster overhand right that drops Banner ! Daghammar follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Daghammar!
Our winner, Dag Daghammar, 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: GAMMA#812 Fungus v Damagon
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Fring scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fring takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner misses the jab.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Fring scores with a decent looking hook.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Fring was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Fring slips a jab from Banner .
We've been informed that Fring has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Banner avoids the body shot from Fring.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Banner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fring on the side of the head.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fring.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Banner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner cracks Fring with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fring loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner tries to land a front kick but Fring steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fring swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Banner .
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner tries to clinch but Fring is having none of it. #T1#
Banner throws a jab when Fring was well out of range.
Fring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner jabs at Fring's body.
Banner blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Fring.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Banner gets a clinch.
Fring tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Fring back against the cage.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Fring turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Banner pulls Fring into guard. #SUB#
Banner looking for subs off his back but Fring has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banner trying to get back to full guard but Fring takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fring controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner regains half guard.
Banner trying to control but Fring postures up.
Fring seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fring pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Banner with the active half guard here but Fring passes nicely into side control.#T3#
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fring wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fring working away.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner tries to bench press Fring off him but Fring keeps the position.
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Fring gets to mount! Banner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Banner is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Banner tries to hold on but Fring pushes him away.
Banner tries to reverse the position but Fring maintains control.
Fring trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gustavo Fring will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Fring ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Fring takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Banner closes the distance and pushes Fring back into the cage.#BC2#
Fring breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banner throws a body kick that misses.
Fring scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fring takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fring takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fring misses with a low kick.
Fring pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Fring settles back down.
Banner lands an overhand right.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fring closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fring manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fring. Banner shrugs it off though.
Fring digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring misses with a looping right.#T1#
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banner checks a leg kick.
Fring circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Fring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fring.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fring tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner lands a left hand.
Banner blocks a body shot from Fring.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fring just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Fring misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fring lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fring misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fring lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Fring misses the shot to the body.
Fring avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
And Banner counters with a quick kick to the body but Fring blocks it.
Banner misses with a head kick. #CL#
Banner has Fring up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fring.
Fring throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Banner throws a wild body kick that Fring sees coming a mile off.
Fring misses with a straight right.
Banner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fring looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Fring.#T3#
Fring blocks a jab.
Banner misses the jab.
Fring lands a jab to Banner 's midsection.
Fring fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banner checks it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fring misses with a low kick.
Banner throws a head kick but Fring moves out of range.
Banner cracks Fring with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Fring throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL#
Banner has closed the distance and engaged Fring in a clinch.
Fring scores with a shoulder strike.
Fring lands a nice uppercut.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fring tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Banner pulls guard successfully.
Banner is trying to keep Fring in close. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fring defends well.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fring wants to get up but he can't break Banner 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Fring gets to his feet. Banner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fring lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banner checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fring. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner blocks a leg kick.
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 Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fring misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner tries to bum rush Fring with a series of wild strikes but Fring uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Fring on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fring slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Banner .
Banner wants to clinch.
Banner tries to clinch there but Fring circles away.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fring fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fring connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fring moves away from the strike by Banner .
Fring connects with a solid leg kick.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Banner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fring tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Banner .
Banner misses with some punches. #T1#
Fring misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner tries to pull guard but Fring forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Banner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fring turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner avoids the head kick by Fring.
Fring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fring, right into the meat.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Fring.
Fring tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fring.
Banner slips a straight right by Fring.
Gustavo Fring seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fring attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fring paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fring jabs at Banner 's body.#CL#
Banner moves into the 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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner . #T2#
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fring lands a body shot.
Fring lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fring can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Fring turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short left from Fring.
Lamont Banner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Fring's head.
Fring working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fring has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fring.
Fring's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fring misses with a punch to the body.
Fring lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fring walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fring throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fring swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Fring lands with a thumping leg kick.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Fring pushes him off.
Fring swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T3#
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner checks a leg kick nicely.
Banner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Banner has Fring up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Fring uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fring can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Fring lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fring blocks an uppercut.
Fring lands with a left to the head.
Fring gets through Banner 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner blocks a body shot from Fring.
Fring tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner blocks a body shot from Fring.
Fring lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner working aggressively here.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Banner lands with a right to the head.
Fring lands a shot to the body.
Fring lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fring lands a body shot.
Fring struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Fring. #BC2#
Fring escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fring looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fring.
Fring lands with a cross.
Banner throws a hook but Fring avoids it easily.
Banner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fring just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Fring moves out of range easily.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Fring throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fring with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Danga de danga de dang - Fring scores with a four punch combination!
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fring throws a quick inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Fring comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fring 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Fring!
Our winner, Gustavo Fring, 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: GAMMA#808 Ricard v Daghammar
Date: Jan 25, 2020

#R1#
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Henry.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Henry.
Banner 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.
Jab, jab by Banner - just one landing.
Banner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Henry slips a jab from Banner .
Henry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Henry shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Henry throws a head kick that misses.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Henry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Henry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Henry looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
Banner looks for the body kick but Henry saw that one coming.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Henry was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Banner slips under a jab from Henry.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Henry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banner is able to avoid easily.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Henry.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from Henry. #T1#
Banner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Henry moves away.
Henry takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner misses the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Henry.
Henry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Henry thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Henry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Henry has him pressed against the cage.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
Henry lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner jumps guard but Henry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banner jumps guard but Henry stands there with Banner around his waist. Banner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Henry misses with a punch on the inside.
Henry throws a head punch that misses.
Banner scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Banner tries to work over Henry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Henry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Henry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Henry misses with the head strike.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banner s head.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Henry backwards. #TD#
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Henry gets to his feet. Banner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner swings for the body but Henry moves out of range.
Banner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henry. Henry obviously looking to wear him down.
Henry throws a front kick aimed at Banner 's knee but Banner avoids it well.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Henry.
Henry jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
Henry lands a slapping body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Henry misses with a straight left.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Henry moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Henry doesn't seem phased though.
Henry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Henry slips a jab from Banner .
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Henry wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banner scores with a nice strike.
Henry defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Henry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banner misses with a hook.
Banner slips under a jab.
Banner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Henry. Henry obviously looking to wear him down.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Banner closes the distance and pushes Henry back into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banner tries to pull guard but Henry holds him up against the cage and eventually Banner drops back down to his feet.
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Banner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing.
Henry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henry just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner .
Henry tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Banner blocks a body shot from Henry.
Henry tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henry.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Banner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henry misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henry.
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Henry backwards.
Henry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry lands with a short shot to the head.
Henry takes a shot to the head.
Banner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Henry to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Banner has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Henry uses from the top position. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but Henry defends it easily. #SU2#
Henry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner needs to keep his hands up - Henry had a free shot at his head there.
Henry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Henry slips a straight right by Banner .
Henry raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Henry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner throws a hook but Henry blocks it.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Henry avoids the head kick by Banner .
Banner throws out a powerful jab.
Banner swinging wildly here.
Henry throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Henry saw that one coming.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Henry.
Henry lands an overhand right.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Henry misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner looks to land a right hand but Henry moved out of range.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters circling a little - Henry finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Henry.#T1#
Henry needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Banner cracks Henry with an open hand slap.
Henry needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Henry scores with a leg kick.
Henry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner misses with the combination.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Henry is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Henry punishes Banner 's body with a nice straight punch.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Henry works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Henry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Henry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner tries to pull guard but Henry holds him up against the cage and eventually Banner drops back down to his feet.
Banner tries to pull guard but Henry holds him up against the cage and eventually Banner drops back down to his feet. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Henry as the two fighters clinch.
Lamont Banner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banner tries to pull guard but Henry won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banner tries to pull guard but Henry forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Henry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD#
Banner jumps into guard, dragging Henry to the mat. #SU2#
Henry stands up from Banner 's guard - Henry perhaps looking for a knockout.
Henry tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch but Henry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Henry lands with a shot to the body.
Banner slips a straight right by Henry.
Henry scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Banner tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Henry connects with a solid leg kick.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Henry moved out of range nicely.
Henry looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Henry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Henry throws a leg kick which misses Banner 's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it.
Henry swats away the attempt to clinch by Banner .
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Henry.
Henry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Henry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Henry gets tackled into the cage by Banner . Banner maintains the clinch.
A short uppercut from Henry.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Henry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banner blocks a body shot from Henry.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Henry just stands there and leans against the cage.
A hook to the body from Henry.
Banner tries to pull guard but Henry holds him up against the cage and eventually Banner drops back down to his feet. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Banner .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Henry throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner .
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Banner as the two fighters clinch.
Henry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD#
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henry defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Henry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner , up you get!
Henry slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Henry.
Banner is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Henry misses the target.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banner checks a low kick from Henry.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Henry works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pascal Henry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Henry throws a nice outside leg kick.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Henry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Henry scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
Henry takes a jab right on the kisser.
Henry scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Henry.
Banner blocks a jab.
Banner misses with a hook
and Henry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Henry feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
Banner works over Henry's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Henry fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Henry takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Henry. #T1#
Henry ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Henry throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Banner darts in and clinches Henry up against the cage.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner prevents a body shot from Henry.
Banner misses with a punch to the body.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Henry turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Henry. #TD#
Banner drags the fight down to the ground.
My spies in Banana Stand inform me that Henry has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SU2#
Henry decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner , up you get!
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Henry can pounce on him.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry tries to work over Banner 's front leg with a kick but Banner checks it.
Henry connects with a body shot that sends Banner 's belly button to the back.
Henry slips a straight right by Banner .
A nice inside leg kick there by Henry. That's going to slow Banner down.
Henry slips a straight right by Banner .
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Henry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Henry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Henry scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Henry.
Good leg kick by Henry there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henry.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Henry ducks down to avoid it.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Henry cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Henry.
A punch combination from Henry misses.
Henry blocks a head kick by Banner .
A big left from Henry misses.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Henry manages to avoid it.
Henry throws a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Henry.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Henry.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Henry slips the punch.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Banner misses.
Henry slips under a jab from Banner .#T3#
Henry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner moves out of range of the leg kick from Henry.
Henry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner slips under a jab from Henry.
Banner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Henry.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Henry.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Henry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banner misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Henry.
Banner tries to clinch but Henry is having none of it.
Henry throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Henry throws a half hearted mid kick.
Henry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner wants to clinch up but Henry keeps it at a distance.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Henry's shoulder, as Henry tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Henry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Henry lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Henry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .#T4#
Henry connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Henry throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Henry misses with a head kick.
Henry works Banner 's body with a nice hook.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner cracks Henry with a good jab.
Banner throws the left hand but Henry avoids the punch easily.
Henry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banner checks a leg kick nicely.
Banner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Henry.
Banner lands with a straight right. Henry didn't see that one coming.
Henry thumps Banner with a low kick.
Banner misses with a hook
and Henry counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Henry misses with a hook.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banner is looking to clinch but Henry is avoiding it.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Henry 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pascal Henry!
During a confident post fight interview, Pascal Henry thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Eternity 3: Storm vs Fiso
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mullin misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Mullin misses with a body shot.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Mullin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mullin throws a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Mullin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mullin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Mullin lands a jab to the nose.
Mullin throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Mullin throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner throws a series of punches but Mullin moves out of range.
Banner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mullin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Mullin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Mullin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner 's sensitive parts. #T2#
Banner connects with a right hand. Mullin shakes it off.
Mullin misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banner takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mullin misses with a straight right.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mullin feints a counter leg kick.
Mullin lands a nice shot to the body.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Mullin throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Mullin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banner . Banner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banner misses with a straight left.
It seemed like Mullin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mullin lands a jab to the head.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mullin.
Mullin blocks a head kick by Banner .
Mullin is looking to chop away at Banner 's legs.
Mullin throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner . #T4#
A big right from Banner misses.
Mullin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Mullin's shoulder, as Mullin tries to avoid the shot.
Mullin throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Mullin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Mullin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Mullin moved out of range.
Mullin cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mullin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Mullin dominated that round.
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#
Mullin misses with a series of wild punches.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Banner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mullin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mullin throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Mullin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banner checks a leg kick. #T1#
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mullin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Banner with a body shot.
Mullin misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Mullin counters with a left and a right that stings Banner .
Mullin misses the jab.
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mullin counters with an inside leg kick.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mullin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mullin throws a shot to the body. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Mullin.
Mullin looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mullin cracks the inside of Banner 's front leg.
Banner misses with a head kick. #T3#
A head kick misses from Banner .
The fighters circling - Mullin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Banner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mullin swings away with a body shot that misses #KD#
and Banner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mullin! Banner lets Mullin back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Mullin is rocked!
Banner circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Mullin tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Banner wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont Banner !
A relieved looking Lamont Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Skrap Fights 94
Date: Oct 25, 2019

#R1#
Lacplesis takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Banner is working Lacplesis over against the ropes.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Banner .
Banner blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
I was talking to Lacplesis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner .#T1#
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Banner ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU#
Lacplesis stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lacplesis has Banner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Banner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Banner pulls Lacplesis into guard.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SU#
Lacplesis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner .
Banner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lacplesis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Lacplesis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Lacplesis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacplesis.
Lacplesis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacplesis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.#T3#
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Banner takes one on the button.
Banner scores with a hook.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banner manages to circle out of the way.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacplesis takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Lacplesis's shoulder, as Lacplesis tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws out a leg kick but Lacplesis moves out of range and Banner only half commits.
Lacplesis is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Banner moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4#
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Banner moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Banner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banner . Banner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Banner .#CL2#
Banner forces Lacplesis back against the ropes and clinches.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the ropes.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banner is trying to keep Lacplesis in close. #T1#
Lacplesis wants to get up but he can't break Banner 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lacplesis tries to stand but Banner is controlling from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner 's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lacplesis wants to stand and escape but instead Banner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Banner 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.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner trying to control but Lacplesis is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Banner stands and steps away. Lacplesis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Lacplesis's head back.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacplesiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Lacplesis's head.#T3#
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Banner 's midsection.
Banner staying out of range there.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacplesiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Lacplesis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner connects with a single shot there.
Banner avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner throws a front kick that sends Lacplesis stumbling back into the ropes.
Lacplesis tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
A cross from Lacplesis lands.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.#T4##CL2#
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis. #TD2#
Banner pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Banner has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lacplesis is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.
Lacplesis postures up.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Lacplesis pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lacplesis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Banner misses with the combination.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banner 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Banner lands with a left to the head.
Banner working aggressively here.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner blocking some punches.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banner lands with a light punch inside.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner . #TD2#
Banner decides to pull guard.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner 's guard.
Lacplesis won't allow Banner to get back to his feet.
Lacplesis wants to get up but he can't break Banner 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lacplesis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Lacplesis stands up from Banner 's guard - Lacplesis perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Lacplesis finds it's way through Banner 's defenses. #T2#
Lacplesis defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner lands a head kick. Lacplesis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis slips a jab from Banner .
Banner lands with a straight right. Lacplesis didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Lacplesis clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacplesis smiles and moves away.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banner slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Banner avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banner throws a head kick that half lands.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range. #CL#
Lacplesis has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Banner pulls guard effortlessly.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him. #SUB2#
Lacplesis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lacplesis has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T4##SUB2#
Banner has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lacplesis wants to stand and escape but instead Banner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##ES#
Lacplesis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Banner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Humors Lacplesis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .#CL#
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Banner 's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards. #T1#
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Lacplesis.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.#CL#
Lacplesis pushes Banner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Lacplesis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banner , pushing him back against the ropes.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis is looking to wear down Banner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.
Banner throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Banner jumps guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis. #T4#
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Banner pulls guard successfully.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep. #SU#
Lacplesis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner , up you get!
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacplesis.
Lacplesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis had his way with Lamont Banner in that round.
That's time! Lacplesis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Lacplesis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Banner instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Banner blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD2#
Banner pulls Lacplesis into guard.
Lacplesis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banner is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Banner seems keen to control Lacplesis's posture.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him. #SUB2#
Lacplesis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Lacplesis from standing up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner .
Banner tries to move into range but Lacplesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Banner breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Banner blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Banner lands with a light punch inside.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
Banner is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis. #BC2#
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Lacplesis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banner s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Banner .#CL#
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Banner .
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#TD2#
Banner jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lacplesis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU#
Lacplesis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range. #CL#
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.

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 Humors Lacplesis.
I think Lacplesis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!

Humors Lacplesis wins by majority decision!
Humors Lacplesis retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Humors Lacplesis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BFF 84: Lesnar vs. Nti III
Date: Sep 14, 2019

#R1#
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Oriola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Oriola ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner , as that shot connected.
Banner throws a body punch but Oriola moves out of range.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner misses with a hook #TD#
and Oriola counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oriola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oriola throws an elbow that misses. Banner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oriola's guard. Nice move by Banner !#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Oriola working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banner has passed into half guard! #T1##SUB#
Oriola looking for a kimura from the bottom but Banner passes into side control!
Oriola is looking for a sweep.
Oriola regains half guard.#SUB#
Oriola is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that Banner has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Oriola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oriola is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU2#
Banner decides to return to a standing position.
Banner throws a hook but Oriola blocks it.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Oriola moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Banner misses.
Oriola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oriola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oriola changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
Oriola feinted with a counter takedown.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner works the jab nicely.#T3#
Banner throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Oriola counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oriola thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oriola.
Oriola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Oriola.
Oriola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oriola is pressing down on Banner 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner is trying to stand back up but Oriola is controlling him
Oriola content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Oriola is trying to work for a kimura but Banner is defending well. #T4#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner wants to control but Oriola is keeping busy.
Oriola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
Oriola is looking for a kimura here.
Oriola missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T5#
Banner tries to kick Oriola off but Oriola keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner cracks a nice hook into Oriola's ribs.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oriola momentarily.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oriola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banner sprawls and moves away.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Oriola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oriola.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oriola ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner with a jab.
Banner scores with the left hand. Oriola knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oriola.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.#T6#
Oriola throws a chopping leg kick but Banner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Oriola slips the punch.
Oriola feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oriola misses with a body shot.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Banner .
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Oriola throws a low kick but Banner moves out of range easily.
Banner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner looks to land a combination but Oriola avoids it well.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T7#
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Banner .
Banner missing with a left hand there. Oriola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oriola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Banner connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Oriola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner is trying to buck Oriola off.
Oriola tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Oriola prevents Banner from escaping the position.#SUB#
Oriola tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oriola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T8#
Oriola scoring with punches from side control.
Oriola throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner wants to control but Oriola postures up.
Oriola throwing strikes but Banner manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Oriola tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Banner easily slips into full mount!
Oriola tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Oriola is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death Valley Training Facility, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oriola tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9##SU2#
Banner is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Oriola staying out of range there.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Oriola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Oriola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Oriola takes one to the chin there.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oriola with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R2#
Banner digs a good hook to Oriola's body.
Banner lands a nice hook to Oriola's body. Oriola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oriola uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner throws a jab when Oriola was well out of range.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Oriola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oriola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Oriola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oriola slips under a jab from Banner .
Oriola feinted with a counter takedown.
Banner connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oriola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Oriola shoots for a double leg takedown but Banner sprawls well. He's pushed Oriola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oriola circles away quickly and effectively.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oriola.
Oriola takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws a hook but Oriola avoids it easily.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oriola moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner checks a low kick from Oriola.
Oriola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oriola crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Banner - the referee stops the clock and Oriola gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Banner . Oriola manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Banner connects with a jab.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Oriola moved out of range nicely.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Oriola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner misses with a left hand #TD#
and Oriola counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oriola distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oriola passes into half guard.
Oriola is thwarting Banner 's attempts to control the position.
Banner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oriola throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oriola is working away from the top position though.
Banner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Oriola has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Oriola unloads with some shots from mount but Banner bucks and avoids them well.
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Oriola jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Banner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Banner and Oriola has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Oriola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #SUB#
Oriola looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banner avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oriola. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Oriola swings around for an armbar but Banner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oriola's guard.
Oriola looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banner puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SU2#
Banner gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Banner misses with a hook. Oriola ducked under it nicely.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Banner misses.
Oriola half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T5#
Banner clobbers Oriola with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Oriola attempts a counter takedown but Banner avoids it well and moves away.
Banner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner lands with a straight right. Oriola didn't see that one coming.
No luck for Oriola with that takedown attempt.
Oriola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Banner finds it's way through Oriola's defenses.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner works the jab nicely.#T6#
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Oriola sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Oriola's shoulder, as Oriola tries to avoid the shot.
Banner connects with a right hand. Oriola shakes it off.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Oriola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Oriola is out of range.
Oriola appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banner connects with a looping right hand.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Oriola counters with a takedown into side control.
Oriola sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Banner is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Oriola trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #T7#
Oriola working the ground and pound from side control.
Oriola grinds an elbow into Banner 's temple.
Oriola works to advance to full mount. Banner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Diego Oriola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner tries to hold on but Oriola pushes him away.
Oriola can't control as he wanted to and Banner manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Oriola throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.
Oriola wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Banner is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Banner is looking to control Oriola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner is trying to stand up here but Oriola is controlling him well.
Oriola sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Oriola trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well. #SUB#
Oriola is looking for a kimura here.
Oriola throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diego Oriola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Oriola is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner misses with a hook. Oriola ducked under it nicely.
Oriola tries to counter with a takedown but Banner is quick to defend against it.
Oriola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Oriola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oriola moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Oriola drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banner sprawls and moves away.
Banner throws a hook but Oriola blocks it.
Oriola with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner cracks Oriola with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner lands with an overhand left.
Banner works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Banner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banner 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Lamont Banner !

Lamont Banner wins by unanimous decision!
Lamont Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BFF 82: Lesnar vs. Takeishi
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Larkin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Larkin throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Larkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Larkin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Larkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner .
Larkin moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner connects with a high kick.
Banner works Larkin's body with a nice hook.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Larkin.
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!
Larkin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Larkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larkin slips a jab from Banner .
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Larkin slips under a jab from Banner .
Larkin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banner misses with a head kick.
Banner tried to score with a low kick but Larkin checks it.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larkin moves away from the strike by Banner .
Banner throws a front kick that sends Larkin stumbling back into the ropes.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Larkin misses with a straight left.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Larkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
Larkin looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Banner scores with a sloppy right hand. Larkin should have avoided that one.
Banner lands a leg kick that knocks Larkin off balance momentarily.
Banner misses with a left hand
and Larkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good shot there by Banner .
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!
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Larkin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Banner slips under a jab from Larkin.
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larkin closes the distance and clinches up with Banner , looking for a takedown. Larkin pushes Banner against the ropes but Banner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Larkin avoids a kick to the body.
Larkin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Larkin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Larkin persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Larkin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Larkin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banner throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin shapes to counter with a head kick.
Larkin walks into a stiff left hand from Banner .
Banner moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T3#
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Larkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Larkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws a counter high kick but Larkin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Larkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larkin off to one side.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Banner does it's job there.
A jab from Banner misses.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larkin throws a leg kick which misses Banner 's front leg but catches the back leg as Banner tries to avoid it. #T4#
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!
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Banner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A cross from Banner lands.
Larkin looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin needs to keep his hands up - Banner had a free shot at his head there.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Larkin misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely. #T5#
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Larkin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larkin looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Banner lands with a cross.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
A looping hook to the body misses from Larkin. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A cross from Banner lands.
Larkin shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner avoids the head kick by Larkin.
Larkin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Larkin off to one side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.#T6#
Larkin will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Larkin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A jab from Banner misses.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Larkin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
Banner moves out of range as Larkin throws a body kick.
Banner scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larkin slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Larkin's head back.
Banner lands with a slapping head kick.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Larkin doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Larkin's calf.
Larkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner feints and then cracks Larkin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Larkin down. #T7#
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larkin.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Larkin.
Banner is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Larkin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banner on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Banner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Larkin is controlling him well.#SU2#
Larkin decides to stand back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Banner as he connects with a hook.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Larkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Banner steps away.
Larkin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T8#
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larkin misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Larkin.
Banner swings for the body but Larkin moves out of range.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Larkin throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Larkin's head back.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Larkin misses with a straight right.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Larkin is out of range.
Banner feints a jab promting Larkin to slip. Banner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Larkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larkin throws out the jab.
Banner misses the jab.#T9#
Larkin slips under a jab from Banner .
Larkin staying out of range there.
Banner looks for the body kick but Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larkin lands with an overhand left.
A solid leg kick lands there for Larkin.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Larkin is just out of range.
Banner slips under a jab.
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larkin momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner 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. This is the final round!
#R2#
Larkin looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larkin can do to turn this around?
Larkin shoots for a takedown but Banner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Larkin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larkin somewhat.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Larkin.
Banner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Larkin takes one to the chin there.
Banner moves out of range as Larkin strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larkin.
Larkin lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner throws the left hand but Larkin avoids the punch easily.
Larkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner throws a hook to the side of Larkin's head but Larkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Larkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Banner .
Larkin throws a leg kick but Banner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larkin.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larkin feints and then cracks Banner 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down. #TD2#
Larkin scores with a takedown into Banner 's guard.
Larkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Larkin working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner is looking to stand up but Larkin isn't so interested in that idea.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Larkin passes Banner 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Larkin throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely. #SU2#
Larkin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Banner scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Banner .
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Larkin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Larkin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larkin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner .
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.#T4#
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner throws a right hand that misses
and Larkin counters with a nice body shot.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larkin takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner misses with a hook
and Larkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Larkin slips a jab from Banner .
Larkin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Larkin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Larkin misses with the combination.
Banner looks to land a left hand but Larkin moved out of range nicely.
Larkin misses with a kick to the body.
Larkin looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Larkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T5#
Banner lands the left hand.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloppy strikes from Larkin. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy left from Larkin finds it's target.
Larkin slips under a jab from Banner .
Larkin flicks out a counter leg kick but Banner steps away.
Larkin moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Larkin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banner blocks it well.
Larkin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Larkin staying out of range there.
Larkin has a takedown stuffed.
Larkin misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Larkin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Larkin moves out of range of the strikes.#T6#
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Larkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larkin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banner misses with a hook. Larkin ducked under it nicely.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Larkin.
Banner walks into a left hand.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Larkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Larkin on the side of the head.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner throws a hook but Larkin avoids it easily.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Larkin slips the punch.#T7#
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larkin.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner misses with a body punch
letting Larkin counter with a right hand.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Larkin misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Banner . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banner .
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Larkin throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larkin tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Larkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws a jab when Larkin was well out of range.#T8#
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Larkin ducks down to avoid it.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Larkin feints a counter leg kick.
Larkin fakes the leg kick and cracks Banner in the body.
Banner 's corner calls for a 1-2. Banner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Larkin misses with a takedown attempt - Banner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
A jab from Banner does it's job there.
Banner throws a body punch but Larkin moves out of range.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner lets loose with a powerful body kick. Larkin will feel that in the morning.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good leg kick by Larkin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Larkin throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Lamont Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T9#
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Banner .
Banner lands with a shot to the body.
Banner lands a nice hook to Larkin's body. Larkin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larkin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Larkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Larkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
A little jabbing left from Larkin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Larkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Conor Larkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larkin misses with a lunging right hand
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lamont Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Lamont Banner !
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Lamont Banner !

Lamont Banner wins by unanimous decision!
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 77: Nti vs. Dabutt
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirawazi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirawazi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Sirawazi digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirawazi looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Sirawazi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirawazi throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Sirawazi lands.
Sirawazi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirawazi.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
Sirawazi blocks a jab.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Sirawazi moved out of range.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner throws a hook but Sirawazi blocks it.
Sirawazi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Banner slams his shin into Sirawazi's torso.
We've been told by Banner 's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sirawazi throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Sirawazi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Banner misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Sirawazi misses.
Sirawazi just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Sirawazi's head back.
Banner 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sirawazi under the eye.
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sirawazi misses the jab.
Sirawazi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banner throws a jab when Sirawazi was well out of range.
Jab from Banner .
Sirawazi moves away from the strike by Banner .
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Sirawazi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sirawazi.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sirawazi throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Banner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner takes a swing at Sirawazi's ribcage but misses.
Banner cracks Sirawazi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sirawazi swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Sirawazi manages to avoid it.#T2#
Banner throws a jab when Sirawazi was well out of range.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirawazi's head.
Banner throws a hook but Sirawazi avoids it easily.
Sirawazi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Sirawazi takes one to the chin there.
Banner stuffs the takedown.
Sirawazi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirawazi.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirawazi.
Banner cracks Sirawazi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Sirawazi slips the punch.
Sirawazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirawazi.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirawazi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Banner .
Sirawazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sirawazi takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Sirawazi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirawazi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Sirawazi lands the left hand.
Banner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sirawazi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sirawazi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Sirawazi is out of range.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sirawazi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner throws a jab when Sirawazi was well out of range.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Banner tenderised Sirawazi's leg. Sirawazi is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Sirawazi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirawazi walks into a jab.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sirawazi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Sirawazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Sirawazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Sirawazi ducks down to avoid it.
Sirawazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirawazi.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Sirawazi misses the shot to the body.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Sirawazi counters with a nice body shot.
Sirawazi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirawazi throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Sirawazi moves away and avoids it.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirawazi.
Sirawazi looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Sirawazi throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range. #T5#
Banner throws the left hand but Sirawazi avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sirawazi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banner tests Sirawazi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sirawazi misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Sirawazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Sirawazi looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Sirawazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Sirawazi misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Sirawazi throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.#TD2#
Sirawazi looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banner trying to control but Sirawazi postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is doing well to control the position and prevent Sirawazi from advancing to side control.#T6##SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Sirawazi wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Sirawazi stalling away here and it's allowed Banner to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Sirawazi defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirawazi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T7#
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sirawazi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sirawazi lands a couple of elbows.
Sirawazi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banner 's head.#SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sirawazi working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sirawazi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sirawazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sirawazi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner is pulling down on Sirawazi's head. It's preventing any offense from Sirawazi, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sirawazi wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner controls Sirawazi momentarily but Sirawazi frees himself.
Sirawazi looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T9##SU#
Banner gets to his feet. Sirawazi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Sirawazi misses the target.
Sirawazi lands a nice shot to the body.
Sirawazi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirawazi is just out of range.
Sirawazi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Sirawazi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sirawazi throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Sirawazi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Banner misses the target.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Sirawazi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sirawazi scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
That's time! Banner 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
Sirawazi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirawazi was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner .
Sirawazi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Banner misses.
Sirawazi scores with a shot to the body.
Sirawazi lands a slapping body shot.
Banner thuds his right hand into Sirawazi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sirawazi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sirawazi throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Sirawazi drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banner gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Sirawazi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sirawazi working the head and body with strikes.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sirawazi can do to turn this around?
Sirawazi wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Sirawazi is thwarting Banner 's attempts to control the position.
Banner gets back to full guard. #T1#
Sirawazi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banner wants to stand and escape but Sirawazi is having none of it.
Sirawazi controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Sirawazi pushes his legs off easily.
Sirawazi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sirawazi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sirawazi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Sirawazi is trying to control the position but Banner postures up. #T2#
Banner tries to stand but Sirawazi is controlling from the bottom.
Sirawazi is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Sirawazi wants to control the position but Banner says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lamont Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner prevents Sirawazi from improving his position.
Sirawazi keeps trying to improve his position.
Sirawazi is looking to control Banner 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sirawazi avoid being mounted?#T3#
Sirawazi is looking to improve his position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sirawazi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner cracks Sirawazi with an open hand slap.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirawazi.
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sirawazi slips under a jab.
Sirawazi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner scores with a body shot.
Banner throws a hook but Sirawazi blocks it.
It seemed like Sirawazi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sirawazi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sirawazi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner .
Banner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirawazi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sirawazi takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Sirawazi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Sirawazi manages to avoid it.
Banner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sirawazi's sensitive parts.
Sirawazi just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner pushes Sirawazi away with a front kick.
Sirawazi throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirawazi.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Sirawazi does no damage.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Sirawazi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Sirawazi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sirawazi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Banner .
Sirawazi misses with a hook.
Sirawazi tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Sirawazi.#T5#
A jab lands there for Banner .
Banner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner throws a right and a left that Sirawazi avoids nicely.
Banner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sirawazi throws out a counter right but Banner avoids it with no problem.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Sirawazi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sirawazi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Banner scores with a hook to the body. Sirawazi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Sirawazi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .
Sirawazi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sirawazi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi misses the shot to the body.
Sirawazi misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target. #T6#
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!
Sirawazi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sirawazi misses with a straight right.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sirawazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirawazi missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sirawazi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner works the jab nicely.
Sirawazi looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.#CL2#
Sirawazi moves into range and clinches up with Banner .
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Banner as Sirawazi tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Sirawazi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Sirawazi.
Sirawazi slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target. #T7#
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sirawazi misses with a hook.
Sirawazi ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Sirawazi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner works the jab nicely.
Sirawazi scores with a nice head shot.
Sirawazi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banner connects with the punch.
Sirawazi throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Sirawazi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sirawazi walks into a straight right hand from Banner .
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sirawazi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Banner - the referee stops the clock and Sirawazi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Banner . Sirawazi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sirawazi.
Sirawazi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner .
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sirawazi swings for the body but Banner moves out of range. #T8#
Sirawazi blocks a jab.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Sirawazi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banner 's guard.#SUB#
Sirawazi is sitting in close to Banner 's body. Banner has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Sirawazi is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Sirawazi is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Banner .

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 74: Nti vs. Coleman
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rodriguez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Banner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Rodriguez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rodriguez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice cross by Rodriguez.
Banner slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner swings for the body but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodriguez, as that shot connected.
Rodriguez lands a jab to Banner 's midsection.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Rodriguez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some bone on bone action there as Banner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Banner !
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez swinging wildly here.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Banner 's head back.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rodriguez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Rodriguez lands a glancing blow to the side of Banner 's head.
Rodriguez dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Rodriguez lands a nice shot that snaps Banner 's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Banner lands a two punch combo. #ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Rodriguez lands with a good body shot.
Rodriguez is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Crunch! Rodriguez slams his shin into Banner 's torso.
Rodriguez seems to have recovered his senses.
Rodriguez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rodriguez lands with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rodriguez blocks a jab.
Rodriguez is looking to land body kicks.
Ryan Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Banner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Banner is looking to counter with a body kick.#T3#
Banner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rodriguez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Banner 's head.
Rodriguez digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Banner looks to land a combination but Rodriguez avoids it well.
Rodriguez misses with the combination.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Banner moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Rodriguez ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Rodriguez.
Banner is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rodriguez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Banner throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Banner blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodriguez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rodriguez is looking to slow Banner down with leg kicks. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodriguez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab lands there for Rodriguez.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez digs a good hook to Banner 's body.
Banner is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner takes one to the side of the head.
Banner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banner takes one on the button.
Banner walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodriguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rodriguez chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T5#
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez is looking to chop away at Banner 's legs.
Rodriguez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez throws a sloppy body shot
and Banner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodriguez.
Banner moves forwards but Rodriguez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Banner misses.
A low kick from Rodriguez misses
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodriguez lunges at Banner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banner 's hand.
Rodriguez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez throws a push kick but Banner slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot that sends Banner 's belly button to the back.#T6#
Rodriguez throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner is looking to counter punch.
Rodriguez cracks the inside of Banner 's front leg.
Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodriguez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner slips under a jab from Rodriguez.
A big left from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodriguez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rodriguez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banner .
Banner connects with a nice looking jab.
Banner misses with a hook.
Rodriguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T7#
Banner throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banner throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Banner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodriguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriguez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriguez.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Rodriguez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Rodriguez misses with a looping left.#T8#
Rodriguez misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
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!
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Rodriguez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Banner throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range.
Rodriguez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banner 's head.
A punch lands to the side of Banner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner tried to counter with a leg kick but Rodriguez avoided it.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banner 's calf.
Banner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rodriguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodriguez lands a nice hook to Banner 's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.#T9#
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses
and Banner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodriguez.
Banner checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Banner misses its target.
Rodriguez cracks the inside of Banner 's front leg.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Banner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rodriguez's knee momentarily.
Rodriguez lands a leg kick that knocks Banner off balance momentarily.
Rodriguez misses with a leg kick
and Banner counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Rodriguez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banner s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriguez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Rodriguez dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R2#
Rodriguez looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Banner , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rodriguez wants to land a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
Banner is looking for a counter combo.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez thumps Banner with a low kick.
Banner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banner at a distance.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banner tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Banner might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Banner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriguez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banner moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodriguez.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
Banner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Rodriguez.
Banner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rodriguez scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ryan Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
Banner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodriguez to score with a decent uppercut.
Banner moves away from the strike by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Banner 's calf.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Banner moves out of range easily.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rodriguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner checks a leg kick. #T3#
Rodriguez throws a low kick but Banner moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rodriguez throws a looping overhand right but Banner ducks down to avoid it.
Banner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it.
Rodriguez connects with a body shot that sends Banner 's belly button to the back.
Rodriguez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Rodriguez scores with a nice right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rodriguez. That's going to slow Banner down.
Rodriguez scores with a shot to the body.
Rodriguez jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
Nice shot by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodriguez.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodriguez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Rodriguez. That one must have hurt.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez throws a leg kick but Banner checks it.
Rodriguez lands with an overhand left.
Rodriguez punishes Banner 's body with a nice straight punch.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rodriguez slips a straight right by Banner .
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodriguez.
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Banner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rodriguez lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T5#
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rodriguez throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner lands with a cross.
A head kick misses from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez lands with a nice body kick.
Rodriguez throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner walks into a jab.
Banner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rodriguez motions for Banner to come forward. Rodriguez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rodriguez can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Banner coming out on top.#T6#
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriguez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banner counters with a big right hand! Oh Rodriguez is in trouble here! Banner follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 69: Badass vs. Nordon
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakolev.
Yakolev scores with a shot to the side of Banner 's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Banner .
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner working aggressively here.
Banner lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Banner .
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yakolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakolev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Yakolev's head.
Yakolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yakolev.
A right hook to the body lands for Yakolev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land. #T1#
Banner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Yakolev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yakolev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yakolev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Yakolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Yakolev misses with the head strike.
Yakolev has a couple of punches blocked by Banner .
Yakolev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yakolev lands a right hand.
Banner digs a right hand underneath Yakolev's ribcage. Yakolev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Banner tries to throw a body punch but Yakolev avoids it by throwing Banner back against the ropes.
Yakolev lands with a light punch inside.
Yakolev blocking some punches.
A short right from Banner .
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yakolev swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner working aggressively here. #T2#
Banner misses with some punches.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yakolev tries to break free but Banner pushes him back against the ropes.
Yakolev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yakolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner misses with some punches.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
Yakolev blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Yakolev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yakolev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banner wants to clinch
and Yakolev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banner , right into the meat.
Yakolev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banner connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Banner moves into the clinch.
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Yakolev. #BC2#
Yakolev breaks from the clinch.
Yakolev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yakolev there as he acknowledges the shot.#T4#
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yakolev staying out of range there.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Yakolev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yakolev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakolev counters with a three punch combo that has Banner backing up. Banner nods at Yakolev to acknowledge the strikes.
Banner misses with a looping left.#T5#
Banner lands with an overhand left.
Banner scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Yakolev is rocked!
Banner throws a pinpoint strike between Yakolev's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Yakolev crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Banner scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BFF 61: FW GP FINAL ROUND
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1##TD#
Larkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banner was covering up waiting for the punch and Larkin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larkin wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Larkin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Larkin throws a big right hand that misses.
Banner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Banner has his foot on Larkin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Larkin works his way back into a safe position though.
Larkin forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Larkin 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.
Banner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin. #T1#
Larkin wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Larkin lands a nice short elbow.
Larkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Larkin is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Larkin to get the leverage.
Banner is trying to stand back up but Larkin is controlling him
Larkin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Larkin connects with a nice short shot to Banner 's temple.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banner taking some punishment here, with Larkin in his half guard. #T2#
Larkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin prevents Banner from standing back up.
Larkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Banner 's thigh. Banner counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Larkin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Larkin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Larkin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3##SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Larkin defends it easily.
Banner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Larkin scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Larkin pushes his legs off easily.
Larkin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Larkin pushes down on Banner 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner is looking to escape.
Banner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Banner is looking to control Larkin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Larkin is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Larkin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner is not content to let Larkin control the position.
Larkin working the head and body with strikes.
Larkin works his way into full mount!
Banner trying desperately to get to his feet.
Larkin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banner ?
Larkin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Larkin is working for a guillotine from mount but Banner frees his head quite easily.
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T5##SUB#
Larkin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Banner is on top in guard.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Banner from standing up.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Larkin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Banner from standing up.
Larkin seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Larkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Larkin has a closed guard, preventing Banner from standing up.
Larkin wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard. #T6#
Banner wants to get back to his feet.
Banner has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Larkin works to full guard.
Banner wanted to stand there but Larkin had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larkin is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner wants to stand and escape but Larkin is having none of it.
Larkin pushes down on Banner 's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Larkin is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.#T7#
Banner pushes Larkin off looking to stand but Larkin dives back in and keeps control.
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is trying to stand up here but Larkin is controlling him well.
Larkin misses with a head shot. Banner uses the momentum to regain guard.
Larkin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner 's guard.
Larkin working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner is looking to escape.#SUB#
Larkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banner sees it coming and defends easily.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Larkin stops Banner from getting back to his feet. #T8#
Larkin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner 's head. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Larkin pulls his head out easily.
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Larkin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Larkin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Larkin.
Larkin throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.
Larkin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Larkin moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that!
Banner tries to hold on but Larkin postures up.#T9#
Larkin dominating with strikes here.
Larkin trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Larkin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Larkin trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Larkin raining down hammerfists from mount.#ROC#
Banner is rocked!
Larkin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banner is still in real trouble! Can Larkin finish him?
Larkin cracks Banner with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Larkin drops a big elbow. That's hurt Banner ! More shots from Larkin and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Larkin!

Event: BFF 58: FW GP SEMI-FINALS
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Rodriguez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banner counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rodriguez thinking.
Rodriguez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rodriguez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banner .
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner wants to slow Rodriguez down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodriguez replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banner blocks it well.
Banner scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodriguez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Banner has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rodriguez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Rodriguez does it's job there.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodriguez doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Rodriguez throws a right hand that misses
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banner defending well as Rodriguez loads up on a big left hand.
Banner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rodriguez swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Ryan Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodriguez misses.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Banner 's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
An inside leg kick from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez misses with a straight left.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Rodriguez misses the shot to the body.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez thuds his right hand into Banner 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodriguez connects with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
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!
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Banner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodriguez.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Banner has knocked Rodriguez down with a huge combo! Banner steps away and waves a wobbly Rodriguez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Rodriguez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Ryan Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Banner points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Rodriguez wakes up just in time to hear Banner thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont Banner !
An out of breath Lamont Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: BFF 54: Lesnar vs. Obermueller
Date: Jan 19, 2019

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Golovkin.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golovkin doesn't seem phased though.
Banner staying out of range there.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Banner loads up on a big right hand but Golovkin slips the punch.
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
A low kick from Banner is predictable there
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin checks a leg kick nicely.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head. #T1#
Golovkin with a hook.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Golovkin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Banner .
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Golovkin is out of range.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Golovkin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Golovkin - just one landing.
Golovkin digs a good body shot into Banner 's ribs.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Banner lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Golovkin swings for the body but Banner moves out of range. #T2#
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banner throws a leg kick but Golovkin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Golovkin throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Golovkin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice combination there by Banner .
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banner misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner throws out a leg kick but Golovkin moves out of range and Banner only half commits.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Banner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golovkin.
Golovkin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Golovkin is looking for a counter combo.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Golovkin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Golovkin there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Banner .
Good shot there by Golovkin.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Banner misses
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Golovkin staying out of range there.
It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banner .
Banner throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T5#
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin throws a right and a left that Banner avoids nicely.
Golovkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Golovkin blocks a head kick by Banner .
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Banner connects with a crisp jab.
Banner lands with a good body shot.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Golovkin scores with a jab.
Banner throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T6#
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Golovkin throws out the jab.
Banner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Golovkin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banner 's hands.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A left lands for Golovkin.
Golovkin scores with a body shot.
Banner digs a good body shot into Golovkin's ribs.
Golovkin slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping left.
As Banner looks to move away, Golovkin throws a big counter combo but Banner just gets out of the way.
Golovkin moves away from the strike by Banner .
No joy there for Golovkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T7#
A jab from Banner misses.
It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banner .
Golovkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Golovkin moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Banner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Golovkin misses with a straight left.
Banner throws a chopping leg kick but Golovkin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Golovkin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Golovkin.
Golovkin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T8#
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banner pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Golovkin back to the ropes. Banner follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banner .
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Golovkin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Golovkin blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Golovkin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Golovkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Golovkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Golovkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T9#
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Golovkin slips a jab from Banner .
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Banner slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Golovkin.
Banner misses with a body shot
and Golovkin counters with a nice body shot.
Golovkin throws a sloppy body shot
and Banner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Banner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jab by Golovkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lamont Banner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Golovkin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banner on the side of the head.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Golovkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Golovkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner tries to land a front kick but Golovkin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Golovkin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A shot to the liver by Banner . Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banner .
Golovkin misses with a hook.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Golovkin misses with a few strikes there.
Banner feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golovkin's calf.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin throws a hook but Banner blocks it.
Banner misses with a combination
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Golovkin misses its target.
A punch combination from Golovkin misses.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin connects with a right hand. Banner shakes it off.
Golovkin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut. Golovkin saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Golovkin misses its target.
Banner stuns Golovkin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Golovkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Golovkin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Golovkin momentarily.
Banner lands a head shot.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Golovkin is just out of range.
Golovkin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Golovkin throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.#T3#
Banner throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Banner misses its intended target.
Banner misses with an uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Golovkin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Golovkin cracks Banner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The fighters circling - Banner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Golovkin throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Golovkin clobbers Banner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Golovkin avoids the body shot from Banner .
Banner throws out a loose jab but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Golovkin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banner connects with a body shot that sends Golovkin's belly button to the back.
Golovkin takes one to the chin there.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Banner misses with a body punch
and Golovkin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T5#
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters with a two punch combo.
Banner misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a right hand to the body.
Banner slips a jab from Golovkin.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Golovkin blocks a head kick by Banner .
Banner moves out of range as Golovkin strikes.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Golovkin moves away.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a series of strikes. Banner will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T6#
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
A counter left hand to the body from Golovkin misses its target.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner .
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping left.
A big left from Banner misses.
A swing and a miss from Golovkin.
Banner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banner swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Golovkin.#T7#
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Golovkin lands with a cross.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Golovkin misses the target.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Golovkin ducks down to avoid it.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Banner misses.
Golovkin lands a really nice looking cross but Banner seems unphased.
Banner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T8#
Banner throws a series of punches but Golovkin avoids them all with ease.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banner .
Banner throws a jab but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Golovkin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner ducks right into an uppercut from Golovkin.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Banner .
Golovkin staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Banner . #T9#
Golovkin connects with a jab.
Golovkin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banner .
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Banner lands but Golovkin takes it in his stride.
Banner throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Golovkin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner misses with a hook. Golovkin ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner misses with a hook
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golovkin misses with a looping left.
Banner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banner throws a body shot but no joy.
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Golovkin to counter with a crisp jab.
Golovkin stuns Banner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Golovkin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Banner swings widly with a right hand
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Golovkin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Golovkin catches Banner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Banner misses.
Golovkin looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Golovkin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banner .
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Golovkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner misses with a straight left. #T1#
Banner scores with a jab.
Golovkin throws a big shot that misses.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Golovkin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Golovkin lands a jab to Banner 's midsection.
Golovkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Banner .
Golovkin dodges the punch combination from Banner .
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Banner scores with a shot to the body.
Banner feints a jab promting Golovkin to slip. Banner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Golovkin slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Banner misses. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Golovkin lands a nice hook to Banner 's body. Banner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner misses with a hook.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner slips under a jab.
Golovkin dips to his left and cracks Banner with an uppercut!
Golovkin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Golovkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Golovkin slips under a jab.
Golovkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Golovkin slips a jab from Banner .
Nice cross by Golovkin.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Golovkin's head but Golovkin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Golovkin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Nice cross by Golovkin.
A jab from Banner misses.
Golovkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Banner should have avoided that one.
Banner thuds his right hand into Golovkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Golovkin misses with a combination
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Banner misses with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.
Golovkin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Golovkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Golovkin finds it's way round the side to connect with Banner 's head.
Golovkin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banner on the side of the head.
Banner misses with a leg kick
and Golovkin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner throws out a counter right but Golovkin avoids it with no problem.
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Golovkin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Golovkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheers as Banner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Golovkin doesn't seem phased though.
Banner cracks Golovkin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Golovkin counters with a left to the body.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Golovkin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Golovkin.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Golovkin.
A jab from Golovkin misses.
Banner misses with a straight left. #T5#
Banner misses with a left hand
and Golovkin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Golovkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
letting Golovkin counter with a right hand.
Golovkin scores with a jab. Banner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
and Golovkin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Golovkin checks a leg kick.
Banner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Golovkin lands the left hand.#T6#
Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golovkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Golovkin lands with a cross.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner throws a jab when Golovkin was well out of range.
Golovkin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banner ! But no joy.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golovkin.
Golovkin is looking to counter punch.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Golovkin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Golovkin clobbers Banner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Golovkin moves away and avoids it.#T7#
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banner throws a right and a left that Golovkin avoids nicely.
Banner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banner takes one on the button.
A solid body kick from Banner .
Golovkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golovkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner .
Golovkin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner .
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Golovkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banner throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Golovkin takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses. #T8#
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Banner connects with a body shot.
Golovkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.
Golovkin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Banner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Golovkin's shoulder, as Golovkin tries to avoid the shot.
Golovkin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Golovkin misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
Golovkin misses the shot to the body.
Banner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Golovkin tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T9#
A telegraphed right hand from Golovkin misses the target.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Banner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Golovkin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banner throws a head kick but Golovkin moves out of range.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Golovkin moved out of range.
Banner throws the left hand but Golovkin avoids the punch easily.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Golovkin is out of range.
Golovkin looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Banner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vadim Golovkin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Golovkin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Vadim Golovkin!

Vadim Golovkin wins by unanimous decision!
Vadim Golovkin retains his lightweight title!
Vadim Golovkin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DK Battleground XIII
Date: Nov 21, 2018

#R1#
Banchamek tries to clinch
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Banner breaks away
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Banchamek clinches up against the cage.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banchamek backwards.
Banchamek pushes off an throws an elbow but Banner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Banchamek is rocked!#TD#
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Banchamek got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banchamek has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek wanted to stand there but Banner had control of the position. #SU2#
Banchamek stands up from Banner 's guard - Banchamek perhaps looking for a knockout.
Banchamek tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banner counters with a big right hand! Oh Banchamek is in trouble here! Banner follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
A victorious Lamont Banner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: DK Battleground XI
Date: Oct 29, 2018

#R1#
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wood misses with a left hand
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wood moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Banner 's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Banner lands with a cross.
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Wood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot.
Banner lands a jab to the nose.
A swing and a miss from Wood.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banner .
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!
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood moves out of range as Banner strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Banner .
Banner dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Banner moves out of range as Wood strikes.#T1#
Banner defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand.
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Banner .
Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Banner tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Banner misses with a looping right.
Wood misses with a double jab
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Banner has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Banner .
Wood tries for a takedown but Banner manages to get underhooks.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner lands a left hand.
Banner lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards. #T2#
Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Banner .
Banner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wood.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Wood.
Wood looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner .
Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Banner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner .
Banner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banner to keep the fight standing.#T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Banner .
A short uppercut from Banner .
Banner pushes Wood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Banner .
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head.
Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Banner .
Wood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner lands a nice uppercut.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Banner .
Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Wood is rocked!
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Banner gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Wood wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wood seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Banner .
Banner lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner .
Banner gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Banner .
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner .
A shot in the inside from Banner .
Banner lands a shot to the body.
Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Banner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wood with a big uppercut! Wood tries to clinch up but Banner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wood to the mat! Wood covers up and Banner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DK Battlegrounds X
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.#CL2#
Banner clinches with his opponent.
Banner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Banner .
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Banner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Armstrong pulls guard. #SUB2#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Armstrong wants to get back to his feet but Banner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Banner won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB2#
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Armstrong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB2#
Banner 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.
Banner wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. #SUB2#
Banner 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. #SUB2#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Banner forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong jumps guard but Banner stands there with Armstrong around his waist. Armstrong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Banner has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Armstrong pulls guard successfully.
Armstrong wants to stand and escape but Banner is having none of it.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Armstrong is keeping the position.
Banner stops Armstrong from standing up.
Banner wants to control from the top but Armstrong keeps moving. #ES#
Armstrong has his feet on Banner 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Banner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Armstrong is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3##CL2#
Banner rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Banner .
A nice left hand lands by Banner .
Banner lands with a right to the head. #TD2#
Banner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Armstrong postures up. #SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Armstrong defends easily. #SUB2#
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong throws a strike but Banner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banner is controlling him. #SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Armstrong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armstrong manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Armstrong's guard.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Banner won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Banner moves into the clinch.
Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Armstrong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banner lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Banner successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Banner has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Armstrong should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Banner has tightened it up now! Armstrong should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lamont Banner !
Our winner, Lamont Banner , 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: DKCW 2
Date: Sep 21, 2018

#R1#
Mullin throws an off balance right hand
and Banner counters with a left to the body.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mullin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mullin tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mullin ducks under a wild hook from Banner .
Banner looks to throw the jab but Mullin is out of range.
Mullin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks.
Banner throws a push kick but Mullin slaps the foot to one side.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Mullin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner throws a right hand that Mullin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mullin also avoids with ease.
Banner cracks Mullin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mullin tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner takes a swing at Mullin's ribcage but misses.
Banner throws the left hand but Mullin avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mullin takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T1#
Mullin avoids the body shot from Banner .
Banner misses with a looping left.
Mullin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banner lands a really nice looking cross but Mullin seems unphased.
Mullin scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Mullin misses its intended target.
Banner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mullin doesn't seem bothered though.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mullin misses the shot to the body.
Mullin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mullin slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner takes a swing at Mullin's ribcage but misses.
Mullin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banner connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mullin takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Mullin misses with the combination.
Mullin cracks Banner with an open hand slap.
Mullin misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Mullin. That snapped Banner 's head back.
Mullin throws a body shot but no joy.
Mullin throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Mullin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Banner with a jab.
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banner tests Mullin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mullin moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Banner moves into range and clinches up with Mullin.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin tries a body shot but Banner blocks it.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mullin fails to land. #T3#
Mullin scores with a shot to the side of Banner 's head.
Mullin misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mullin punishes Banner 's body with a nice straight punch.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Mullin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mullin misses with the combination.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mullin.
Mullin misses with a hook.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mullin momentarily.
Mullin loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner wants to land a leg kick but Mullin is out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Mullin. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Banner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banner misses the jab.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Mullin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mullin misses with a straight right.
Mullin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Banner has managed to clinch.
Banner struggles to land a body shot inside as Mullin controls his hands.
Mullin scores with a shoulder strike.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner .
Mullin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mullin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mullin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner has a couple of punches blocked by Mullin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullin throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Banner has managed to clinch.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mullin.
Mullin scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mullin throws a hook to the side of Banner 's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mullin just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanner .
Mullin just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a poor cross that misses
and Mullin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC2#
Banner is rocked!
Banner throws out a loose jab but Mullin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Banner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin throws a series of punches but Banner avoids them all with ease.
Jab from Mullin.
Mullin pounces like a tiger and cracks Banner with a vicious hook! Banner is down but not out! Mullin follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Herbert Mullin!

Event: DKCW 1
Date: Aug 24, 2018

#R1#
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banchamek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banchamek has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Banner is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Banchamek throws a head kick but Banner moves out of range.
Banchamek fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banchamek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banchamek throws a right hand that misses
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner connects with the punch.#CUT#
It looks like Buakaw Banchamek has been cut.
Banner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner cracks Banchamek with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC#
Banchamek is rocked!
Banner batters Banchamek with a massive right followed by a huge left! Banchamek is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Banner lands a final crushing right hand to drop Banchamek to the mat with a gruesome thud! Banner is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
A relieved looking Lamont Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: KONFLIKT XVII
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner .#TD2#
Valentine dives in and scores a takedown into Banner 's guard.
Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valentine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner 's coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Banner is not content to let Valentine control the position.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Valentine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Valentine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Valentine 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. #T1#
Valentine wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Valentine is working for a kimura but Banner is defending it quite comfortably.
Valentine trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valentine on the ground.#SUB2#
Valentine is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Banner still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Banner has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Banner tries to stand but Valentine is controlling his head. #T3#
Valentine tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Valentine sneaks back into half guard.
Banner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Banner stands up out of the half guard.
Valentine shoots in but no luck this time.
Banner connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Valentine has been cut.
Valentine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Valentine.
Valentine moves away from the strike by Banner .
Nice defenses there by Valentine.
Valentine shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Valentine looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valentine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banner counters with a nice body shot.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Valentine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Valentine's cut.
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#
Valentine looks for a takedown but Banner sprawls well.
Valentine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
Valentine misses with a takedown
and Banner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Valentine.
Valentine fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner 's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valentine off to one side.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Valentine gets a double leg takedown into Banner 's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Valentine pushes his legs off easily.
Valentine stands and throws Banner 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banner is trying to control Valentine's posture but Valentine avoids it. #T1#
Banner is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Valentine works to advance to full mount. Banner defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Valentine can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Valentine mounts Banner ! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Valentine has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Valentine is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banner is surviving well by controlling Valentine's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Valentine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Valentine wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Valentine wants to take Banner 's back but he can't do it this time.
Alex Valentine has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Valentine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Valentine wants to take Banner 's back but he can't do it this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Valentine has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner prevents Valentine from taking his back.
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Valentine wants to control but instead Banner manages to regain half guard.
Valentine is taking a breather. Banner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Valentine maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Banner could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Valentine has cracked it and Banner is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Valentine!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Valentine!
Alex Valentine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SUPER 6 Finals
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Mullin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Mullin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Banner gets caught napping as Mullin dives in and scores a takedown. Banner manages to retain guard.
Mullin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mullin throws a big elbow that misses.
Mullin throwing strikes but missing.
Mullin is pushing down on Banner 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Mullin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mullin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner trying to control here.
Mullin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Banner trying to control but Mullin postures up.
Mullin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mullin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner trying to control here.
Mullin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner 's coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Banner is looking to control Mullin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mullin pulls his head out easily.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Mullin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mullin controlling the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mullin throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Mullin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.
Herbert Mullin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mullin throws a solid leg kick but Banner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mullin.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mullin.
Banner moves out of range as Mullin throws a body kick.
Mullin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner .
Banner keeps the fight on the outside.
Mullin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Mullin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mullin moves out of range of the strikes.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Mullin is looking for the big counter here.
Mullin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
A jab lands there for Banner .
Mullin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.
Banner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mullin.
Mullin fails with the takedown.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Banner throws a lazy uppercut
and Mullin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banner thuds his right hand into Mullin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mullin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mullin somewhat.
Mullin throws a sloppy head kick and Banner moves out of range easily.
Banner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullin.
Mullin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mullin misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Banner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mullin lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Herbert Mullin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mullin is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Herbert Mullin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Mullin persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamont Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mullin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mullin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mullin with a poor takedown
and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banner throws a jab when Mullin was well out of range.
Banner is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mullin in his tracks. #ROC#
Mullin is rocked!#CL2#
Mullin clinches.
Mullin is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Mullin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner working aggressively here.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mullin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mullin seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Mullin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banner avoids it really well and circles away.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herbert Mullin.#T1##CL2#
Mullin clinches with his opponent.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
Banner gets underhooks to prevent Mullin's takedown attempt.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mullin is trying to push Banner away but Banner has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mullin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banner walks away with a smile on his face. Mullin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mullin fails with the takedown
and Banner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Mullin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mullin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lamont Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mullin circles away quickly and effectively.
Mullin dives in and grabs Banner 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Mullin's head and hops out.
Mullin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banner throws the left hand but Mullin avoids the punch easily.
Mullin shoots in for a double leg but Banner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mullin.
Mullin fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Mullin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mullin misses with a two punch combination.
Mullin is breathing heavily.
A combination from Banner does no damage.
Mullin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mullin dives in for a single leg takedown but Banner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Banner is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Mullin instigates a clinch.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mullin is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banner to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mullin can do to turn this around?
Mullin throws a series of punches but Banner moves out of range.
Banner misses with the combination. #CL2#
Mullin has Banner up against the cage in a clinch. #T4#
Banner taking a breather.
Banner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mullin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banner scores with a punch to the head.
Banner avoids a kick to the body.
Banner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Mullin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner misses with a hook.
Mullin slips a jab from Banner .
Banner lands with an uppercut that bounces Mullin off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lamont Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Mullin closes the distance but Banner moves to the side
and Banner counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lamont Banner !
An out of breath Lamont Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KONFLIKT FC IV
Date: Apr 21, 2018

#R1#
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chan.
Chan misses with a low kick as Banner jumps back.
Banner throwing a counter right hand but Chan manages to avoid it.
Chan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chan throws a lazy body kick
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chan on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan thows a leg kick but Banner checks it
and Banner counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Chan is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Chan is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?#CL#
Banner clinches up with Chan and pushes him back against the cage.
Chan seems to have recovered his senses.#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Banner pushes Chan up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan taking a breather.
Banner lands a body punch.
Chan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner blocking some punches.
Banner lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Banner . #T1#
A body shot lands from Banner .
Chan throws a head punch that misses.
Banner lands a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banner tries a body shot but Chan blocks it.
Chan lands an uppercut.
Chan has had enough of the clinch but Banner keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Chan fails to land.
Chan tries to stall but Banner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banner stalling the fight.
Chan gets through Banner 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banner lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chan.
Chan tries to circle away but Banner has him pinned against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banner lands with a light punch inside.
Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Banner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Chan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Banner lands a body punch in the 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!#BC2#
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner jabs at Chan's body.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chan.
Banner takes a swing at Chan's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Chan throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banner tries to clinch but Chan moves out of range.
Chan counters with a body kick.
Banner throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Chan's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Banner dives in looking to finish as Chan flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Banner 's strikes! Banner is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Chan's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Chan was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner !
A very excited looking Lamont Banner 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.

Event: KING Tournament Rd 1 205lb
Date: Mar 24, 2018

#R1#
Lopez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banner 's head backwards.
Nice uppercut there from Banner .
Banner lands with an uppercut that bounces Lopez off the cage and back into range.
Banner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lopez.
Banner throws a good cross that connects.
Lopez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner .
Lopez is looking for the big counter here.
Lopez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banner .
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lopez drops his hands momentarily and Banner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner works over Lopez's head and body with a nice combination.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Banner has knocked Lopez down with a huge combo! Banner steps away and waves a wobbly Lopez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Lopez is rocked!
Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopez throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Lopez is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
Banner scores with a hook.
Lopez walks straight into a right hand from Banner - that's dropped him! Banner jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lopez from any more punishment! Lopez complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamont Banner !
Lamont Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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