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Event:
HERO:10
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Docket throws a body kick that misses.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Docket counters with a one-two to the body. #CL#
Docket has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Docket has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Docket stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Docket wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Docket throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL#
Docket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Docket.
#BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Docket was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banks.#T1#
Docket tries to land a front kick but Banks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Docket misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Banks drives through and clinches with Docket against the cage.
#TD2#
Banks pulls guard.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controlling Docket's posture.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T2#
Banks controlling Docket's posture.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Docket got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Docket has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Banks trying to strike off his back.
Docket 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#
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Docket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Docket is working an open guard so Banks takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Docket shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Docket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Docket blocks a low kick nicely.
Banks misses with a takedown
and Docket cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks blocks a head kick by Docket.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Docket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Docket fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
Banks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Docket.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Docket seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Docket avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Docket shoots in.#CL2#
Banks forces Docket back against the cage and clinches.
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 Allan Docket will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Docket manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Docket counters with a right hand to the body.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Docket was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Allan Docket has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Docket. Docket gets slowly back to his feet.
Docket 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.
Banks prevents Docket from breaking the clinch.
Docket gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Docket drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks has Docket pressed against the cage, preventing Docket from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Docket up against the cage.
Banks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Docket is defending well.
Banks tries to pull guard but Docket forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Docket fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banks moves forwards but Docket connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Docket changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Docket manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Docket misses with a head kick.
Docket sets himself, and Banks steps forward looking for the clinch! Docket avoids it this time.
Docket tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Docket misses with a head kick.
#T2#
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Docket with that takedown attempt.
Banks throws a one two combo.
#CL#
Docket clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Docket controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2#
Banks manages to pull guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Docket accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Docket.
Docket trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banks is pulling down on Docket's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Docket defends it easily.
Banks looking to control.
Docket trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Docket not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Docket throws a sloppy head kick and Banks moves out of range easily.
Docket misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Docket.
Docket wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Docket avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Docket manages to break the clinch.
Docket pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Docket tries to clinch up.
Docket tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Allan Docket will probably get the nod.
That's time! Docket's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Docket paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Docket moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Allan Docket is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Docket swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Docket shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks throws a fast counter high kick but Docket manages to duck under it in time.
Banks goes for a double leg but Docket avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Docket continues to drive forward.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Docket sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Docket swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Docket shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Docket fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Docket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Docket moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.#T1##CL#
Docket clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Banks jumps guard.
#SUB#
Docket drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Docket off! Docket jumps back into Banks's guard. #SUB2#
Banks pushes a forearm under Docket's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Docket is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Banks! |
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Event:
HERO:6
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spade is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Spade circles away and we're back to standing.#CL2#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spade is defending well.
Warren Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Banks.#BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch.
Spade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Spade manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Spade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Spade instigates a clinch.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to pull guard but Spade forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spade goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banks prevents it.
Banks stalling against the cage.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T1#
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spade smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks. #CL2#
Banks clinches.
Spade is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Spade is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.
Spade is pressed up against the cage. Banks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Spade down to the mat. Spade avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spade tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Banks makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Spade is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2##TD#
Spade shoots in and bounces Banks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Banks has control of Spade's left arm, preventing Spade from doing any damage.
Spade wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Spade defends it easily.
Spade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Spade not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banks is trying to keep Spade in close.
Spade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spade stands and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spade's best efforts.
Spade tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade slows the pace down in half guard.
Spade lands strikes from half guard.
Banks trying to hold on to Spade's head to control him but Spade postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Warren Spade will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banks moves away from the strike by Spade. #CL#
Spade instigates a clinch.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banks after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Spade gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spade will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Banks gets to his feet - Spade follows without any prompting. #T1##CL2#
Banks has closed the distance and engaged Spade in a clinch.
Banks wants a takedown.
#BC#
Spade breaks from the clinch.
Banks slaps away a takedown attempt from Spade, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Spade shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Warren Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banks.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Spade. #T2#
Spade shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Spade sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Spade throws a quick counter kick to the body but Banks avoids it.
Spade tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Spade doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Spade shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Banks manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Spade stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Spade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spade slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Banks manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spade wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Warren Spade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Banks is looking for a kimura here.
Banks trying to control the pace.
Spade trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
#T4#
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
Spade trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spade manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Freddy Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Nice sprawl there from Spade as Banks shoots in.
Banks digs a good body shot into Spade's ribs.
Spade throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL2#
and Banks moves into the clinch.
Banks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spade's efforts to push away.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Spade breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Spade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Spade shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banks's guard.
Banks pushes Spade off and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.
Spade is looking to counter the offense by Banks and move into the clinch.
Spade misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Spade scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Spade is pressing down on Banks's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banks is holding on for now.
Banks is staying active underneath Spade, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Spade scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spade passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Banks tries to buck Spade off but he can't manage it.
Banks tries to hold on but Spade pushes him away.
Banks working to try and regain half guard.
Banks wants to control but Spade is having none of it.
Spade lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks can't escape the position.
#T3#
Spade looking to control but Banks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banks wants to hold on but Spade pushes him away.
Banks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banks controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Spade content to control rather than advance.
Spade 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. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Spade is trying to work for a kimura but Banks is defending well.
Banks trying to control here.
It looks like Spade is going to stand back up.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Warren Spade.
I think Spade 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Spade! |
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Event:
HERO:4 Ladies Night
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Ryan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Ryan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banks keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ryan's head.
Banks passes Ryan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura but Ryan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banks to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan is trying to control but can't.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving. #T1#
Ryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SU#
Banks decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ryan, up you get!
Banks fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Banks looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryan is wriggling around but Banks manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVB#
Banks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ryan trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
Ryan won't allow Banks to pass to mount. #SUB#
Banks looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ryan is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ryan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
Banks pushing down on Ryan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ryan is controlling Banks's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks wants to take a breather but Ryan is having none of it. #SU#
Banks stands up from half guard.
Ryan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banks avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryan misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ryan blocks a head kick by Banks.
Ryan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Ryan ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Banks misses its target.
Freddy Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Ryan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Banks backs off Ryan throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Banks throws a right hand that misses
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Banks dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Banks shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ryan but Ryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ryan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Banks rushes Ryan and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banks wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks wants to clinch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Banks tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.#T1#
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
Freddy Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryan catches Banks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Ryan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ryan. #CL2#
Ryan darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #TD#
Banks gets control of Ryan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ryan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Banks has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ryan doesn't defend quickly enough and Banks has managed to lock this one up! Can Ryan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Banks on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Freddy Banks! |
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Event:
HERO:2
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks falls off balance throwing a combination
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Evans avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Evans gets the takedown into side control.
Banks wants to control but Evans postures up.
Banks gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Evans seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Evans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Evans is keen to just control but Banks is a slippery customer.
Evans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Evans prevents Banks from improving his position.
Evans is trying to control the action in half guard but Banks is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Evans seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Evans trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away.
Banks wants to control but Evans is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Evans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Evans's back!#SUB#
Banks looking for the choke from the back.
I would not like to be Evans right now.
Evans rolls, trying to escape but Banks keeps control of the position.
Evans rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Evans is trying to stand.
#T3#
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks prevents Evans from improving his position.
Banks is pressing down on Evans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Evans is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Banks is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Freddy Banks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Evans. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evans darts in looking for a takedown but Banks gets double underhooks and turns Evans into the cage.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Evans is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Evans circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
Evans leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans lands a nice hook to Banks's body. Banks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Evans closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.#T1##TD2#
Evans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banks uses from the top position.
Evans controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself. #SUB2#
Evans is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
Evans will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU#
Banks stands up and waves to Evans to follow him.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.#CL2#
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Evans has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2##BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a push kick but Banks slaps the foot to one side.
Evans feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
Banks shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Evans throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Evans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks wants to control but Evans is keeping busy.
#T3##SUB2#
Evans is looking for a kimura here.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banks wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Evans wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks trying to control here.
Banks gets full guard.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a triangle here but Evans uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Evans stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Banks forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Evans is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banks can't fight it off and eventually Evans manages to take the fight to the floor. Banks looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Evans manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Evans is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Evans is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Evans works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Evans is working for a submission of some sort.
#SU2#
Evans stands up and beckons Banks to join him on the feet.
Evans tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banks swivels and escapes.#CL#
Banks has Evans up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Evans manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Evans shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Evans instigates a clinch.
Evans tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position. #BC2#
Evans breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Evans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Evans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It appears Banks was looking to counter with a kick there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Evans. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Banks leaves Evans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL2#
Evans forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Evans is trying to trip Banks. He has hold of a leg but Banks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Evans persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Evans throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans pushes down on Banks's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banks trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans wants to stand but Banks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Evans! |
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