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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 7
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Done closes the distance and clinches. A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
Benjamin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Benjamin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Benjamin scores with a nice hook to the head. Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut. Benjamin gets through Done's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Benjamin fails to land. Nice body punch from Benjamin. A right hand to the body from Benjamin.
Done looks winded! Benjamin is working Done over against the cage. Benjamin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Done backwards. 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! Benjamin lands with a short shot to the head. Done's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Done should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Benjamin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Done's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Done drops to his knees and Benjamin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Benjamin! A very excited looking Fred Benjamin 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. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1036 Round 2
Date: Jan 29, 2021 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Kaowd or perhaps it was just good defense by Done, which made it look bad. Done lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kaowd blocks a head kick by Done.
Kaowd drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Done defends it well. Kaowd fails to land the takedown. Kaowd blocks the body kick.
#CL# Done closes the distance and pushes Kaowd back into the cage. Kaowd is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Done pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaud Kaowd. Done wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Done wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Done can't get the takedown.
Kaowd wants a takedown.
#BC2# Kaowd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1# Kaowd dives in and grabs Done's left leg, looking for a takedown. Done pushes down on Kaowd's head and hops out. As Kaowd looks to move away, Done throws a big counter combo but Kaowd just gets out of the way. No luck for Kaowd with that takedown attempt. Done throws a head kick that misses. Kaowd throws a series of strikes that have Done backpedaling.
Kaowd avoids the head kick by Done.
Kaowd goes for a double leg but Done avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Done continues to drive forward. Ector Done seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Done throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kaowd tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaowd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Done.
Kaowd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Kaowd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Done's waist but Done gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaowd off to one side. Kaowd looks winded!#T2# Kaowd avoids a kick to the body.
Done could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Done throws a sloppy head kick #TD2# and Kaowd counters with a single leg into guard. Done didn't expect that. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES# Done has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kaowd is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Kaowd keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Kaowd has Done pressed against the cage.
Done is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD# Done gets a trip takedown into half guard. Done trying to control the action but Kaowd is working from the bottom. Done slips a nice elbow through Kaowd's hands, connecting with Kaowd's forehead.#T3# Done wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaowd keeps working. Done trying to mount his opponent but Kaowd defends it. Done trying to control the action but Kaowd is working from the bottom. Done prevents Kaowd from improving his position. Kaowd has hold of Done's hands but Done slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Done looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Done not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Kaowd trying to control here.
Done misses with a head shot. Kaowd uses the momentum to regain guard. Kaowd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Done trying to control but Kaowd is working from the bottom. Done has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Kaowd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kaowd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ector Done dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2# Kaowd moves into the clinch. Done is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kaowd is keeping busy. Done has Kaowd pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaowd manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2# Kaowd breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Done doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaowd circles away.
Kaowd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Done fails in his attempt to clinch. Done avoids the head kick by Kaowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kaowd shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Done pinned against the cage. Done gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily. #CL# Done closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1# Kaowd tries to pull guard but Done forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Ector Done has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joaud Kaowd. Done tries to break free but Kaowd pushes him back against the cage. Kaowd wants to get back to striking at distance but Done won't allow it.
Kaowd just leaning against Done, taking a breather. Kaowd keeps control of Done as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2# Kaowd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Done misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from Done as Kaowd shoots in. Kaowd blocks a head kick by Done.
#CL2# Kaowd forces Done back against the cage and clinches.#BC2# Kaowd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kaowd tries to clinch there but Done circles away.
#T2# Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily. A head kick by Done misses letting Kaowd counter with a right hand. Done pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaowd dives in for a single leg takedown but Done sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Done seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Kaowd is breathing heavily. A head kick misses from Kaowd. Done throws a nice looking combination but Kaowd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kaowd misses with a takedown attempt - Done sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Done tries to clinch there but Kaowd circles away.
Done lands with a nice body kick. Ector Done is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Done pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Kaowd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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! Done tries to close the distance and clinch but Kaowd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Done tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaowd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Kaowd throws a body punch but Done moves out of range. Done is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kaowd can do to turn this around? Kaowd avoids the head kick by Done.
#CL2# Kaowd clinches. Done being controlled against the cage.#BC# Done pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kaowd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Done avoids it really well and circles away.#TD# Done shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Done was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T4# Kaowd struggling a bit here. Done throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Kaowd struggling a bit here. Kaowd tries to bench press Done off him but Done keeps the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kaowd on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Done working away. Kaowd is trying to improve his position. 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 Ector Done 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. This is the final round!#R3# A decent looking cross lands there for Kaowd. Kaowd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Done. Done throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kaowd shoots in and drives through. Done sprawls well. Done throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Kaowd counters by moving into the clinch. Done is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2# Kaowd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Done throws a sloppy head kick and Kaowd moves out of range easily. #CL2# Kaowd has managed to clinch.
Kaowd tries to pull guard but Done won't allow it.
#BC2# Kaowd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Done throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2# and Kaowd counters with a nice double leg into guard. Kaowd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Kaowd is fighting to break Done's control of his arms but Done is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# Kaowd drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kaowd jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kaowd stops Done from standing up. Done pulls Kaowd in close to prevent any damage. #SU2# Done is working an open guard so Kaowd takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2# Kaowd connects with a right hand. Done shakes it off. Kaowd scores with a hook. Kaowd misses with a few strikes there.
Done throws a head kick but Kaowd moves out of range.
Kaowd looks like he wants to counter punch here. Ector Done is winning the standup battle so far. Done tries a head kick but it misses.
Kaowd is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Done with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2# and Kaowd counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Done drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaowd gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ector Done. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Kaowd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2# Kaowd scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Done tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Kaowd presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T3# Done is desperately trying to improve his position but Kaowd has a good base and remains in mount. Kaowd scoring with strikes but Done is staying in there. #SU2# Kaowd gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Kaowd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaowd goes for a double leg but Done avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Done continues to drive forward. Done throws a head kick but Kaowd moves out of range.
Kaowd looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2# Kaowd closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Done wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Kaowd taking a breather. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaowd obliges. Kaowd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Kaowd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2# Kaowd looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kaowd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Done is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight! Joaud Kaowd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd! Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Ector Done! Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Joaud Kaowd!
Joaud Kaowd wins by split decision! |
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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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