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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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