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Event:
Byzantium X
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banner.#CL2#
Ibubesi closes the distance and clinches.
Ibubesi lands a shot to the body.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner wants to take the fight to the mat but Ibubesi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ibubesi lands with a right to the head.
Ibubesi digs a right hand underneath Banner's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A shot in the inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibubesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibubesi just leaning against Banner, taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi gets underhooks to prevent Banner's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ibubesi gets through Banner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibubesi.
Banner is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banner up against the cage.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
Banner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ibubesi prevents it.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ibubesi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibubesi taking a breather.#T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Ibubesi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibubesi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ibubesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a light punch inside.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibubesi has Banner pushed against the cage.
Ibubesi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banners head. #T3#
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibubesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ibubesi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ibubesi after a bit of a struggle.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi working aggressively here.
Ibubesi lands a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
A short uppercut from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
Ibubesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi - that landed with a thud.
Banner blocking some punches.
Ibubesi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibubesi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibubesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibubesi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ibubesi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibubesi slows down the pace here.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Ibubesi 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##CL2#
Ibubesi moves into the clinch.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi has a couple of punches blocked by Banner.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi misses with some punches.
Ibubesi lands a right hand.
Ibubesi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibubesi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibubesi pushes Banner back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi.
Banner has Ibubesi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ibubesi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Come on Ibubesi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibubesi lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibubesi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls for Ibubesi to work.
Ibubesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibubesi scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi misses with a body punch.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Mandla Ibubesi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ibubesi scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner. #T2#
Ibubesi taking a breather.
A short uppercut from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibubesi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibubesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ibubesi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ibubesi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards. #T3#
Ibubesi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses.
Banner tries for a takedown but Ibubesi manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Ibubesi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ibubesi as the two fighters clinch.
Ibubesi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards. #T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ibubesi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ibubesi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Ibubesi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ibubesi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ibubesi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ibubesi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ibubesi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ibubesi scores with a shot to the side of Banner's head.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mandla Ibubesi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ibubesi darts in and clinches Banner up against the cage.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi digs a right hand underneath Banner's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ibubesi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Ibubesi on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibubesi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibubesi.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibubesi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Nice body punch from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ibubesi fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ibubesi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibubesi is working Banner over against the cage.#T1#
Ibubesi lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Ibubesi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ibubesi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi misses with the head strike.
Ibubesi presses Banner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibubesi tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Ibubesi back against the cage.
Banner blocks a body shot from Ibubesi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibubesi.
Banner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ibubesi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibubesi misses with some punches.
Ibubesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ibubesi misses with some punches.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ibubesi.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Ibubesi digs a right hand into Banner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banner's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ibubesi.
Well,Banner is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
A shot in the inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ibubesi lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Ibubesi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Ibubesi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ibubesi fails to land.
Ibubesi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ibubesi lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Ibubesi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ibubesi lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibubesi is leaning against Banner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibubesi.
A left hand lands to the body for Ibubesi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibubesi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner blocking some punches.
Ibubesi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T4#
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Ibubesi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Banner blocks a body shot from Ibubesi.
Ibubesi scores with a shoulder strike.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Ibubesi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibubesi lands with a light punch inside.
Ibubesi lands a body punch.
Ibubesi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ibubesi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banner wants a takedown but no success here.
Ibubesi misses with a body punch.
Lamont Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mandla Ibubesi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibubesi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mandla Ibubesi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibubesi 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 for Mandla Ibubesi!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mandla Ibubesi!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mandla Ibubesi!
Mandla Ibubesi wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Byzantium 6
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banner on his heels. He'll look to pass Banner's guard now, I'm sure.
Alvarez 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.
Alvarez stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Alvarez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Banner is looking to get back to his feet here but Alvarez is keeping cool and he's managed to take Banner's back.
Well, with Alvarez on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Banner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Banner is trying to defend against the choke here but Alvarez has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Alvarez Tightens the hold and Banner taps out furiously! Alvarez displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Alvarez!
An out of breath Tyler Alvarez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcnugget misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mcnugget lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcnugget manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mcnugget lands a two punch combo.
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcnugget is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Mcnugget circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Mcnugget 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.
Mcnugget throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Banner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcnugget has wrist control.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcnugget's head.
Banner distracts Mcnugget with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcnugget wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcnugget is trying to hold Banner in close to prevent damage but Banner has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
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. Banner connects with a nice short shot to Mcnugget's temple.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mcnugget does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner winds up and cracks Mcnugget with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Mcnugget is looking to improve his position.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mcnugget on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner is keen to just control but Mcnugget is a slippery customer.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mcnugget tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcnugget tries to kick Banner off but Banner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mcnugget taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
Banner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Mcnugget is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcnugget defends it well.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banner is pressing down on Mcnugget's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcnugget is holding on for now.
Mcnugget is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banner working over Mcnugget with some ground and pound. Mcnugget looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Banner there.
Mcnugget has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner 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.#T4#
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mcnugget is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mcnugget avoid being mounted?
Banner drops an elbow to the side of Mcnugget's head.
Banner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Mcnugget is rocked!
Mcnugget is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mcnugget is still in real trouble! Can Banner finish him?
Mcnugget is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcnugget looks winded!
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcnugget doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
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!#R2#
Mcnugget looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banner tries to counter with a takedown but Mcnugget is quick to defend against it.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mcnugget can do to turn this around?#CL#
Banner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner prevents a body shot from Mcnugget.
Mcnugget changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mcnugget throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Mcnugget seems to have recovered his senses.#TD#
Banner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mcnugget is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Banner dives into side control.
#REVB#
Banner scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mcnugget down.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Banner stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mcnugget doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner tries to counter by clinching up but Mcnugget breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
A left and a right from Mcnugget both land. Nice combination.
Mcnugget is breathing heavily.#TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mcnugget to the mat! Mcnugget manages to get full guard.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Mcnugget is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcnugget manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Mcnugget's guard.
Mcnugget is trying to control the position but Banner postures up. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcnugget working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses. #SU#
Banner stands and steps away. Mcnugget gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mcnugget tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcnugget somewhat.
Banner shoots for a double leg takedown but Mcnugget sprawls well. He's pushed Banner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcnugget is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mcnugget pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Banner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T3#
Banner lands a couple of digs.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcnugget 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Mcnugget avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mcnugget striking off his back but it's not causing Banner any problems.
Mcnugget can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mcnugget's head.
Mcnugget preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mcnugget looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Banner working some strikes from top position.
Mcnugget is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner lands a couple of elbows.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s 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##CL#
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mcnugget misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mcnugget misses with some punches.
Mcnugget fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcnugget wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mcnugget tries to land a knee to the head but Banner blocks with his arms.
Mcnugget prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Mcnugget's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcnugget throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Banner moves into the clinch.
Mcnugget tries to pull guard but Banner won't allow it.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conman Mcnugget.
Mcnugget is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banner is defending well for now.
Mcnugget is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banner is defending well.
Mcnugget takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Banner wants a takedown.
A frustrated look appears on Mcnugget's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mcnugget just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banner's brow. #TD#
Banner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mcnugget regains guard immediately.
Mcnugget preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcnugget keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banner advances position into side control!
Banner misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mcnugget is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Mcnugget dodges the ground and pound from Banner.
Banner scoring with punches from side control.
Lamont Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banner is putting a hurting on Mcnugget here, landing some big shots from side control.
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Mcnugget is not content to let Banner control the position.
Mcnugget tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mcnugget tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Banner grinds an elbow into Mcnugget's temple.
Banner advances nicely into full mount.
Banner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcnugget?
Banner working the ground and pound effectively.
Banner lands a nice shot to the head.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Banner pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Banner content just to control the position here. #T4#
Banner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mcnugget?
Banner unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mcnugget wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Banner celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lamont Banner! |
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