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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Banks misses with an uppercut
and Mongol counters with a one-two to the body.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mongol ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Mongol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks misses with a hook. Mongol ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Mongol's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mongol shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mongol's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongol tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mongol somewhat.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Mongol.
Banks lands with a cross. #T1#
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mongol blocks a jab.
Mongol moves out of range of the strikes.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Mongol moved out of range.
Banks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Mongol saw that one coming.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Mongol's head but Mongol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mongol.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Mongol uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mongol! But no joy.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Mongol throws a counter combo.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Mongol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mongol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mongol takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Mongol moves away and avoids it.
Mongol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Banks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Mongol holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks misses with a hook. Mongol ducked under it nicely.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mongol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Mongol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banks throws the left hand but Mongol avoids the punch easily.
Mongol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banks throws a hook but Mongol avoids it easily.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Mongol's shoulder, as Mongol tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mongol.
Mongol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Mongol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Barny Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Mongol misses.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Mongol is out of range.
Mongol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Mongol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Banks sets himself, and Mongol steps forward looking for the clinch! Banks avoids it this time.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Mongol walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mongol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.#T4#
Mongol slips under a jab.
Banks misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Mongol counters by clinching up.
Mongol wants a takedown.
#BC#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mongol ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Banks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mongol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Mongol slips the punch.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Mongol.
Banks throws a body punch but Mongol moves out of range.
Mongol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barny Banks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Banks thuds a left hand into Mongol's body.
Banks with a jab.
Mongol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Mongol saw that one coming.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks lunges at Mongol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mongol's hand.
Mongol moves away from the strike by Banks.
Mongol follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Mongol moved out of range.
Mongol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongol takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Mongol.
Mongol shoots for a double leg takedown but Banks sprawls well. He's pushed Mongol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1#
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks throws a hook but Mongol avoids it easily.
Banks displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mongol.
Barny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Mongol.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banks swings for the body but Mongol moves out of range.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mongol moves away.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mongol sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mongol steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Mongol with the counter takedown but Banks avoids it easily.
Banks lands a body shot.
Oleg Mongol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Mongol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banks's half guard.#T2#
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mongol.
Banks tries to kick Mongol off but Mongol keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mongol can do to turn this around?
Mongol seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banks does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banks is trying to stand back up but Mongol is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mongol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mongol is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mongol.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Mongol is trying to work for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
#T3#
Mongol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mongol.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Mongol thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Banks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mongol on the ground.#SUB2#
Mongol is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mongol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head. #T4#
Mongol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mongol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mongol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mongol trying to mount his opponent but Banks defends it. #SUB2#
Mongol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mongol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barny Banks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Banks connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks throws a poor cross that misses
and Mongol counters with a one-two to the body.
Mongol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Mongol is just out of range.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mongol doesn't seem bothered though.
Mongol shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks with a jab.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Mongol's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
A big left from Banks misses.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mongol throws a counter combo.
Mongol avoids the body shot from Banks.
Mongol is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Mongol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mongol tries to counter with a clinch but Banks shakes him off and moves away.
Banks misses with a body shot.
Mongol is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mongol.
Nice straight punches there by Banks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banks.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Banks backs off Mongol throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Banks throws a hook to the side of Mongol's head but Mongol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mongol bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mongol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Mongol.
Mongol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mongol lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mongol closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.#T2#
Banks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mongol counters with a nice kick to the body.
Mongol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mongol scrambles back to his feet.
Mongol staying out of range there.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Mongol throws a counter combo.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Mongol is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Mongol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks throws a jab when Mongol was well out of range.
Mongol is looking for the big counter here.
Banks throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mongol counters with a right hand to the body.
Mongol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Mongol goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Banks as he connects with a hook.
Banks misses with a hook. Mongol ducked under it nicely.
Mongol slips a straight right by Banks.
A nice side step and Mongol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Mongol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barny Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Mongol.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mongol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mongol scrambles back to his feet.
Mongol moves forwards but Banks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mongol wants to counter the offense by Banks and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Mongol.
Mongol has a takedown stuffed.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Mongol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Banks misses with a hook. Mongol ducked under it nicely.
Mongol lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banks throws the left hand but Mongol avoids the punch easily.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Mongol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oleg Mongol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barny Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banks, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barny Banks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Laughlin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Laughlin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laughlin passes Banks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Laughlin wants to take a breather but Banks is having none of it.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Laughlin is trying for a kimura here. Banks looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Laughlin wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaiah Laughlin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Stafford scores with a one two! Banks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stafford throws a one two combo.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Stafford.
A combination from Stafford does no damage.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Banks thuds a left hand into Stafford's body.
Banks slips a straight right by Stafford.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Banks lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Banks misses.
Stafford slips a straight right by Banks.
Stafford slips under a jab from Banks.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Stafford shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Stafford misses with a body kick.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stafford appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stafford was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Stafford shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Barny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Stafford.
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Stafford ducks down to avoid it.
Barny Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stafford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stafford misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Banks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stafford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banks is fending him off so far but Stafford persists. Nope, Banks circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Stafford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stafford off to one side.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stafford moves away.
Stafford drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banks defends it well.
Stafford misses with the combination.
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Stafford ducks down to avoid it.
Stafford throws a big counter head kick but Banks avoids it with no problem.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stafford blocks a jab.
Stafford misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stafford.
Stafford slips a straight right by Banks.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Banks throws an off balance right hand
and Stafford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stafford takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Banks looks to throw the jab but Stafford is out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Stafford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stafford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab. #T3#
Stafford shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Stafford wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Stafford tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Stafford ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banks throws a hook but Stafford avoids it easily.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stafford.
A nice combination there by Stafford.
Stafford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Stafford moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Banks throws a right hand that misses
and Stafford counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Stafford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stafford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Stafford slips under a jab from Banks.
Banks throws a hook but Stafford blocks it.#T4#
Stafford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stafford misses the shot to the body.
Stafford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stafford moves out of range of the strikes.
Stafford tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Banks misses with an uppercut
and Stafford counters with a two punch combo.
Stafford fails with the takedown.
Stafford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stafford moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Banks misses with a looping right.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Stafford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks throws a poor cross that misses
and Stafford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Stafford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Stafford is trying to counter with his kicks.
Banks connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stafford will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barny Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stafford cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Banks digs a good hook to Stafford's body.
Stafford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Banks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stafford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks dodges the punch combination from Stafford.
Stafford rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Stafford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Stafford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stafford can do to turn this around?
Banks throws a hook to the side of Stafford's head but Stafford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Stafford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Banks has got the better of the exchanges.
Banks scores with a hook.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.
Stafford walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stafford wants to clinch up but Banks keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Banks throws a hook but Stafford avoids it easily.
Banks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stafford.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Banks.
Grant Stafford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks misses with a body punch
and Stafford counters with a one-two to the body.
Banks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Banks misses.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Stafford throws a one two combo.
Stafford moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Stafford slips a straight right by Banks.
Horrible takedown attempt by Stafford or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks, which made it look bad.
Banks throws a hook but Stafford avoids it easily.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stafford misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stafford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Stafford is looking for the big counter here.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Stafford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Banks misses.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stafford takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Stafford.
Stafford fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Stafford.
Stafford is breathing heavily.
Stafford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banks circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stafford uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Stafford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banks lands with an uppercut that bounces Stafford off the cage and back into range.
Banks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
Banks leaves Stafford with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Stafford slips the punch.
Stafford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barny Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banks misses with an uppercut. Stafford saw that one coming.
Stafford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Stafford dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Stafford's head and hops out.
Banks lands a jab.
Banks misses with a hook.
Banks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stafford uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banks.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Barny Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Stafford displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Stafford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Stafford moves out of range as Banks strikes.#T4#
Stafford swinging wildly here.
Stafford looks for the body kick but Banks saw that one coming.
Banks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stafford shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Stafford misses with a two punch combination.
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stafford defending well as Banks loads up on a big left hand.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Banks lands with a cross.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Stafford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stafford.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Stafford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barny Banks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Banks throws a looping overhand right but Stafford ducks down to avoid it.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Stafford. Stafford gets slowly back to his feet.
Stafford misses with a series of wild punches.
Stafford looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Banks swings for the body but Stafford moves out of range.
A left lands for Banks.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
Stafford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Stafford throws a counter combo.
Nice cross by Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks misses with a hook. Stafford ducked under it nicely.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Stafford moved out of range nicely.
Stafford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks blocks a head kick by Stafford.
Stafford takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T1#
Stafford slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Stafford.
Barny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Stafford.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stafford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stafford throws a half hearted mid kick.
Stafford staying out of range there.
A jab from Banks misses.
Stafford shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stafford ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stafford.
Stafford blocks a jab.
Stafford staying out of range there.#T2#
Stafford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stafford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Stafford moves away and avoids it.
Stafford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Stafford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banks circles away.
Stafford moves out of range as Banks strikes.
Stafford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks misses the jab.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Stafford's shoulder, as Stafford tries to avoid the shot.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Stafford is just out of range.
Stafford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banks.
Stafford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks misses with a lunging right hand
and Stafford counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks throws a jab when Stafford was well out of range.
Stafford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Stafford closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Stafford pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banks lands a slapping body shot.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stafford.
Stafford moves out of range of the strikes.
Stafford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stafford blocks a jab.
Stafford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stafford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Stafford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barny Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stafford's head backwards.
Stafford takes one to the side of the head.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stafford.
Stafford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stafford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T4#
Stafford ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Banks misses with a hook.
Stafford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stafford ducks under a wild hook from Banks.
Stafford shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks connects with a single shot there.
Grant Stafford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stafford looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Banks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stafford takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stafford is defended easily by Banks.
A big right from Banks misses.
Banks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barny Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barny Banks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Steel Penn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel Penn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Banks thuds his right hand into Steel Penn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Steel Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
Steel Penn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lazy left from Banks finds it's target.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel Penn's head backwards.
Banks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Banks throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Banks.
Steel Penn throws out a loose jab but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T1#
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Banks misses the body punch
and Steel Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick which misses Banks's front leg but catches the back leg as Banks tries to avoid it.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Banks connects with a body shot that sends Steel Penn's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banks, as that shot connected.
Steel Penn loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Banks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel Penn misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Steel Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel Penn scrambles back to his feet.
Banks drops Steel Penn with a huge uppercut! Steel Penn drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Banks is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barny Banks!
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