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Event:
SSSD 46: Cartwright/Shimada
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks tries to move into range but Lankey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banks jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Lankey closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
Lankey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lankey to keep the fight standing.
Lankey stalling against the cage.
#TD2#
Lankey gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lankey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lankey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lankey postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Banks is looking for a triangle but Lankey pushes his legs off easily.
Lankey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lankey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banks's guard.
Lankey lands strikes from half guard.
Banks wants to control but Lankey is keeping busy.
Lankey content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Lankey 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. #SUB2#
Banks is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lankey has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lankey pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Banks is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lankey!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). mr Lankey!
mr Lankey made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Ori lunges at Banks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banks's hand. #CUT#It looks like Kingston Banks has been cut.
Ori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ori lands a right hook to the body.
Banks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ori finds it's way round the side to connect with Banks's head.
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Ori.
We've been told by Ori's head coaches at Outlier Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ori lands a head shot.
Ori grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Banks takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Ori cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uchi Ori! |
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Event:
SSSD 34: Nwaoge/Golara
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Perry has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
#TD#
Perry lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2#
Banks has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Perry. Oh but Banks has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Perry goes limp - he's gone! Banks jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kingston Banks!
Our winner, Kingston Banks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Israel darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Israel to keep the fight standing.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Israel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks jumps guard but Israel stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingston Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Israel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Israel stalling the fight.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israel lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Israel stalling the fight.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
A bit of stalling here from Israel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel stalls.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Israel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Banks jumps guard but Israel stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Israel to keep the fight standing.
Banks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Israel to keep the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Israel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Israel has him pressed against the cage.
Israel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel'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.
Israel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Israel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target. #CL2#
Israel instigates a clinch.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel won't allow it.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Sega Israel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Israel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingston Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Banks jumps guard but Israel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Israel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Israel lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Israel stalling.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel taking a breather.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks jumps guard but Israel stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Israel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Israel has him pressed against the cage.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel won't allow it.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Israel.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Israel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Israel.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Israel takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Israel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banks up against the cage.
Banks takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Israel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
Banks letting Israel take a breather here.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Israel has him pressed against the cage.
Banks jumps guard but Israel stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Banks jumps guard but Israel stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Israel lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Nice elbow from Israel.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Nice elbow from Israel. #T4#
Banks is trying to pull guard but Israel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Israel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Israel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks jumps guard but Israel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Israel to keep the fight standing.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Israel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Israel to keep the fight standing.
Banks fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sega Israel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Israel darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Israel walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingston Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Israel is just out of range.
Israel slips under a jab from Banks.#CL2#
Israel darts in and clinches Banks up against the cage.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Israel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Israel has him pressed against the cage.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Israel lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel lands a damaging elbow.
Banks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Israel lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Israel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Israel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
Israel lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Israel just stands there and leans against the cage.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Israel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banks takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Israel leaning against his opponent.
Israel lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Israel is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Israel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banks up against the cage.
Israel pressing his opponent against the cage.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Sega Israel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
Israel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Israel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sega Israel.#CL2#
Israel moves into the clinch.#T4#
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Israel just leaning against Banks, taking a breather.
Israel slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Israel's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Israel.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Israel lands a nice elbow.
Israel lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Israel lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
Israel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Israel has Banks pushed against the cage.
Banks tries to pull guard but Israel won't allow it.
Israel controlling the action here for a moment.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Kingston Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Israel just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sega Israel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Israel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sega Israel! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1054 Round 3
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Ori is just out of range.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Banks misses.
Ori misses the shot to the body.
Ori avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ori is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banks.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ori.
A telegraphed right hand from Ori misses the target.
Ori avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Ori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Ori.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Ori's shoulder, as Ori tries to avoid the shot.
Ori seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A slow jab from Banks misses its intended target.
It looked like Ori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ori misses with a lunging right hand
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Banks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ori backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks scores with a hook to the body. Ori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ori lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ori throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Ori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banks throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Ori.
Banks throws a body shot but no joy.
Ori throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ori lands a slapping body shot.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks lands a body shot.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ori.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Banks looks winded!
Ori looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Ori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Ori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ori misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Ori scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ori throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ori.
Ori misses with a straight right.
Ori ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Banks misses. #T2#
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
Banks throws an overhand right that lands on Ori's shoulder, as Ori tries to avoid the shot.
Ori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Ori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ori falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Banks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ori.
Banks throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Ori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ori misses with a wild combination.
Ori lands a lovely overhand right.
Ori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ori wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Ori's head back.
Ori misses with a hook
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ori was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Ori misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Ori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
Banks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ori finds it's way round the side to connect with Banks's head.
Ori doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ori looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Ori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks connects with a body shot that sends Ori's belly button to the back.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Ori.
Ori throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Ori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Banks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Banks misses.
Ori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banks on the side of the head.#T4#
Banks throws out a loose jab but Ori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banks now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Banks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ori had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Banks looks to land a right hand but Ori moved out of range.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ori.
Ori misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Ori misses with a hook
and Ori takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Ori misses.
Banks cracks Ori with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC2#Ori is rocked!
Banks blocks a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Ori. Those never looked like landing.
Ori loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Ori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Ori appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ori. Those never looked like landing.
Ori swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks slips a jab and a cross from Ori.
A combination from Ori does no damage.
Uchi Ori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ori slips under a jab.
Ori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banks was well out of range. Poor timing from Ori.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ori connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kingston Banks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ori throws a nice looking combination but Banks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ori misses with a left hand
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks scores with a jab to the body.
Banks loads up on a big right hand but Ori slips the punch.
Ori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ori looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
Banks stalks Ori and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ori's face. Ori staggers backwards, shaken.
Oh Ori is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banks throws a series of punches but Ori avoids them all with ease.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Banks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ori throws out the jab.
Ori seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the liver by Ori. Beautiful body shot.
Ori takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Ori does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kingston Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
Ori takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ori misses with a series of wild punches.
Banks swings for the body but Ori moves out of range.
A jab from Banks misses.
Ori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Ori is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Banks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Ori jabs Banks right on the nose. Banks blinks but takes it well.
Ori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Banks misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ori. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Ori misses its intended target.
Ori misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Banks misses.
A big left from Banks misses.
Banks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ori at a distance.
Ori throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ori might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ori moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Banks misses.
Banks moves away from the strike by Ori.
Nice shot by Banks.
A left lands for Ori.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Ori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Ori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ori lands a lovely overhand right.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ori.
Ori swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Ori thuds a left hand into Banks's body.
Ori misses with a looping left.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ori uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Banks.
Ori slips a straight right by Banks.
A swing and a miss from Ori.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Ori.
Ori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks works Ori's body with a nice hook.
Banks throws a series of punches but Ori avoids them all with ease.
Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ori eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banks misses with a straight right.
A shot to the body from Ori misses
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ori missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ori lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banks at a distance.
Banks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ori cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Ori walks into a straight right hand from Banks.
Ori throws a lazy right hand but Banks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ori sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banks connects with a body shot that sends Ori's belly button to the back.
Banks jabs at Ori's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banks manages to avoid it.
Ori takes one to the side of the head.
Ori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ori misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ori missing with a left hand there. Banks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Ori.
Ori appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ori cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Banks misses.
Ori misses with an uppercut. Banks saw that one coming.
Banks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Banks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banks misses with an uppercut.
Ori jabs Banks right on the nose. Banks blinks but takes it well.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banks scores with a hook to the body. Ori takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ori throws a shot to the body.
Banks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ori looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banks misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks throws a lazy right hand but Ori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Banks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks throws a right hand that Ori ducks under and follows up with a left that Ori also avoids with ease.
Ori swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kingston Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ori circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Ori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks staying out of range there.
Ori cracks a nice hook into Banks's ribs.
Good shot there by Ori.
Ori works the jab nicely.#ROC#Banks is rocked!
Ori drops Banks with a naaaaasty hook - Banks is in real trouble here! Ori dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uchi Ori! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1054 Round 2
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks looks to land a left hand but Esquivel moved out of range nicely.
Esquivel walks into a jab.#CL2#
Esquivel has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Esquivel wants the takedown. Banks is fighting it off but Esquivel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banks's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Esquivel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Esquivel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Banks looking for a triangle here. Esquivel is fighting it but it looks tight! Banks pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Esquivel is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kingston Banks!
A victorious Kingston Banks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1054 Round 1
Date: Jul 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Leonard gets a clinch.
Banks jumps guard but Leonard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banks tries to pull guard but Leonard won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks. #TD2#
Leonard wants the takedown. Banks is fighting it off but Leonard persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banks's guard against the cage.
Leonard tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Leonard postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Leonard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banks looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leonard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leonard wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Leonard controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leonard.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leonard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banks haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T1##SUB#
Banks is looking for a triangle but Leonard pushes his legs off easily.
Leonard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Leonard trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Leonard looking to pass the guard.
Banks can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Leonard controls the pace.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks is looking for a triangle but Leonard pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Banks keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass. #SUB#
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leonard with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Banks working for a triangle but Leonard defends it easily.
Leonard trying to move into half guard but instead Banks has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Leonard has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Leonard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leonard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banks is controlling him. #T3#
Leonard has control of Banks's left arm, preventing Banks from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leonard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leonard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banks stops Leonard from standing up.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Leonard wants to stand but Banks is controlling the position.
Leonard has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Banks has passed into side control.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Leonard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Leonard tries to improve position but can't.
Banks advances to full mount. #SUB#
Banks is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Leonard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Leonard shrugs it off. #SUB#
Banks wants to finish this one by submission but Leonard is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leonard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 Kingston Banks 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 lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
Banks scores with a punch to the head.
Banks lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Leonard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Leonard struggles to land a body shot inside as Banks controls his hands.
Banks tries to pull guard but Leonard won't allow it.
#BC2#
Leonard breaks the clinch.
Banks throws a nice looking combination but Leonard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2#
Leonard closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leonard has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Leonard has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Leonard lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Banks moves into full guard.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1##SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leonard with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Leonard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonard has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Randall Leonard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leonard engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leonard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leonard advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Leonard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T2##SUB2#
Leonard is trying to get an arm triangle but Banks is defending well.
Leonard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Banks is avoiding damage well.
#SUB2#
Leonard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banks tries to bench press Leonard off him but Leonard keeps the position.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Leonard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Leonard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banks, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Banks tries to bench press Leonard off him but Leonard keeps the position.
Leonard just content to control the position.
Banks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Leonard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Leonard is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Leonard seems content to control.#SUB2#
Leonard is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#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.#SUB#
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Leonard drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Leonard off! Leonard jumps back into Banks's guard. #SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leonard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Banks is tightening it up a little... Leonard has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Leonard reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Leonard taps out! Nice BJJ there by Banks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kingston Banks!
A victorious Kingston Banks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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