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Event:
QFC Tournament 1036 Round 1
Date: Jan 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Done throws a nice head kick!
Done misses with a two punch combination.
Done throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Done sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Banks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Done - the referee stops the clock and Banks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Done. Banks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Done pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Done throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Done turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks wants a takedown.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Banks.#TD2#
Banks jumps guard and drags Done to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Done lands a couple of digs.
Done makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Done looking to sit in guard and control but Banks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Banks's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Banks.
Banks wants to control from the top but Done keeps moving.
Done will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banks controlling from the top position.
Done tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Done is keeping the position.
Done is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Done wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Banks manages to pass to side control.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Done looking for a takedown.
Banks drops down looking for an ankle pick but Done pulls his leg out and moves away.
Done scores with a head kick.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Done breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Done scores with a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Banks.
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 Ector Done 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#
Banks closes the distance but Done moves to the side
and Done counters with a big head kick but Banks shrugs it off.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Done tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Done to the ground. Done escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Done scores with a head kick.
Done tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Done is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Done throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Banks's head.
Done misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Done could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Done tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Done lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Done tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Done blocks the body kick.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Done sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Done leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Done half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Banks.#T1#
Banks pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Done throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Banks counters by clinching up. #TD2#
Banks decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Done has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banks is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Done is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Done trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Done wants to stand and escape but instead Banks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Done wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Banks manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks thows a huge punch but Done dodges it nicely.
Done blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banks.
Banks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Done wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Banks is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Done! #SU2#
Banks stands up from mount. Strange move.
Done delivers a nice body kick.
Banks tries for a takedown but Done sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad.
Done throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Done gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD2#
Banks gets control of Done's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks striking off his back but it's not causing Done any problems.
Done missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Done missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Done has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Done scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Done postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Done defends it easily.
Done wants to stand but Banks is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Philip Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Done throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Done.
Done throws a head kick that Banks semi-blocks.
Done wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Done backing up. Done nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Done throws a big counter combination but Banks scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Banks pushes Done up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Done has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but Done shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Banks.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Done turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1##BC#
Done breaks from the clinch.
Done tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Done ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Done leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Done turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Banks.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Done avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but Done shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Done's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A low kick lands for Done.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Done saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T2#
Done lands with a slapping head kick.
Done thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banks if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Done slams his shin into Banks's torso.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Done lands with a slapping head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Done or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks, which made it look bad.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
Done tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Done throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
A punch combination from Done misses.
Done throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Done counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Banks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banks has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Done.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad.
Done looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
Banks lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Done saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Done circles away.
Done throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Nice body kick from Done.
Banks has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Done.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad.
Ector Done seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Done will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Done pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Banks gets a clinch.
Done is trying to maintain a safe position but Banks gets an underhook and turns Done into the cage.
Philip Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ector Done is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ector Done showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Done 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 Dean Styles scores the fight for Ector Done!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Ector Done!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ector Done!
Ector Done wins by unanimous decision! |
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