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Event:
SSG 280 Nutz vs McCain
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 18 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Alexander Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Borgia rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Borgia gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Borgia
Borgia content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner tries to roll over but Borgia keeps him under control.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
My spies in Globo Gym (5000) inform me that Borgia has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borgia's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Borgia
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia managing to control the position.
Borgia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (4) Borgia
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Borgia pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Borgia tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Borgia wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Borgia puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Borgia tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borgia controls the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but Borgia controlling him for the moment.
Banner is trying to keep Borgia in close.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner being controlled here, momentarily.
Borgia preventing the sweep.
Banner seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Borgia stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (2) vs (7) Borgia
Borgia working away.
Borgia has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (2) vs (9) Borgia
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner wants to hold on but Borgia pushes him away.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Borgia's attempts to control the action.
Banner can't escape the position.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is having none of it. #T5#
Banner tries to hold on but Borgia postures up.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Borgia works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (2) vs (12) Borgia
Borgia is riding his opponent, not letting Banner buck him off.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Borgia biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T6#
Borgia trying to control momentarily.
Banner breaks Borgia's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (12) Borgia
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borgia wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner passes Borgia's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (12) Borgia
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Borgia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (7) vs (14) Borgia
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Borgia trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Borgia is one step ahead there.
Borgia trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Borgia avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (14) Borgia#T8#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Borgia controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (12) vs (14) Borgia
Banner is trying to move to mount but Borgia reverses beautifully and ends up in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (12) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T9#
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borgia manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (14) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borgia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Borgia keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Borgia is retaining full guard.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Borgia wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (16) Borgia
Borgia stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Borgia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Borgia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (18) Borgia
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Banner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Borgia has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (21) Borgia
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to control Borgia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Borgia is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Banner is looking to get back to full guard here but Borgia has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (24) Borgia
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Borgia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Banner trying to remain calm as Borgia controls from the top position.
Banner is trying to work for a sweep but Borgia has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (17) vs (26) Borgia
Borgia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner working to try and regain half guard.
Borgia content just to control the position here.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (19) vs (26) Borgia
Banner wants to pass the guard but Borgia is keeping the position.#T14#
Banner wants to control from the top but Borgia keeps moving.
Banner passes Borgia's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Borgia is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Borgia is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Borgia is concentrating on defense, preventing Banner from advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borgia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Borgia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borgia wins on points by 26 to 19.
Alexander Borgia seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 272 Hunt vs Edison
Date: Feb 25, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Excalam Black!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner shoots in for a double leg but Black sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Black closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Banner quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Black#SUB2#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Black has latched onto it... Big trouble! Black pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Banner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Excalam Black!
Excalam Black thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 266 Hall vs Chai
Date: Feb 11, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Scott Hill! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 16 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hill drives through and clinches with Banner against the cage.
Banner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Hill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Banner regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (0) Banner
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Banner keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass.
Hill might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner looking to control.
Hill sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hill manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (2) vs (2) Banner
Hill controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hill pulls Banner in to control the position.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Hill wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Hill wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is keen to just control but Hill is a slippery customer.#T2#
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Hill defends it.
Hill is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (5) Banner
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hill has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hill (2) vs (8) Banner
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner wants to control the position but Hill frees himself and scrambles - Banner manages to regain control in side control.
Banner is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hill's shoulder. That is not cool. #T3#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner working away.
Banner trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Hill stops Banner from passing to mount.
Hill regains half guard.
Hill is trying to control but can't.
Hill tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Hill is looking to improve his position.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (2) vs (11) Banner
Banner moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hill (2) vs (13) Banner
Hill keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner looking to control but Hill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner controlling his opponent. #T5#
Banner fails to take his opponent's back.
Banner tries to control but Hill wriggling away.
Hill wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hill stops Banner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #SUB2#
Banner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Banner controlling from mount. #T6#
Hill is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but Hill doesn't allow it.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hill tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner wants to control the pace but Hill is squirming around nicely.
Banner fails to move to back control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount. #T7#
Banner looking to take Hill's back but Hill rolls and after a scramble, Hill ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hill to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hill (4) vs (13) Banner
Hill trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Hill has moved into half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but Hill is controlling well.
#T8#
Hill is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Hill moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (7) vs (13) Banner
Hill controlling the pace for now.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.#T9#
Hill looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Hill gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner holds on to Hill as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Banner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hill can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Hill manages to capitalize on a mistake by Banner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hill (10) vs (13) Banner#T10#
Banner is trying to break free.
Banner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hill.
Hill's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hill trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Banner tries to roll but Hill sticks to his back.
What can Banner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T11#
Banner is in bad spot here.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in.
Hill biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Banner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hill is looking to control Banner but Banner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Banner can't escape the position.
#T12#
Hill struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Banner right now.
Banner trying to control the action but Hill just sinks the hooks in.
Hill wants to control the position but Banner frees himself and scrambles - Hill manages to regain control in side control.
Banner is trying to escape the position but Hill is controlling the position.
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Hill has control of the leg.
Hill controlling the pace.
Hill is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hill (13) vs (13) Banner#T13#
Banner is trying to reverse the position but instead Hill has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hill (16) vs (13) Banner
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hill is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hill has the hooks in. Banner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hill just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Hill tries to keep control of the position but Banner is staying busy.
Banner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Banner wants to hold on but Hill pushes him away.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Hill isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hill trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to roll over but Hill keeps him under control.
Hill trying to control the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hill takes the fight on points by 16 to 13.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 258 Grandall vs Hunt
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 15 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Panda One!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming One to the mat! One manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) One
Banner slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Banner seems to be working for a kimura but One defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
One is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner pushing down on One's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Banner trying to advance position but One counters by regaining guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Our spies down at at Crapollas Gym inform us that One has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
One is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
One keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #SUB#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
One has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. One is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! One is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and One manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into One's guard.
Banner wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed One's guard.
One keeping hold of Banner's head, controlling as best he can.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) One#T4#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as One is looking to escape. #SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's not got it… One turns into him and now he's in Banner's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (5) vs (2) One
One wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #SUB#
Banner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because One has passed into half guard!
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Banner wants to sweep but One has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (5) One
Banner manages to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking for a sweep. One is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner wants to sweep but One has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (8) One
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but One wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Banner tries to control but One manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (5) vs (11) One
Banner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at K.O MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
One controlling well, preventing Banner from escaping the position.
Banner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by One.
Banner is in bad spot here.
One not allowing Banner to control his hands. #T7#
One is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
One is riding his opponent, not letting Banner buck him off.
One doesn't have the hooks in and Banner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (7) vs (11) One
One not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner advances to half guard. #T8#
One trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but One still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, One has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (7) vs (15) One
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (15) One
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner trying to control from One's half guard. One has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
One keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
One seems keen to control Banner's posture.#T9#
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (12) vs (15) One#SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
One is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it. #T10##SUB#
Banner swings around for an armbar but One sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (12) vs (17) One#SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. One gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banner wants to sweep here but One controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but One defends it easily.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. One manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (14) vs (17) One
Banner wants to pass the guard but One is keeping the position.#T11#
One keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but One is retaining full guard.
Banner pushes down on One's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (17) One
One has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Banner's lack of action.
Banner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and One reverses the position - he's now on top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (19) One#T12#
Banner is trying to control the position but One postures up. #SUB#
Banner throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! One escapes and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (22) One
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but One keeps moving and retains side control.
Banner is trying to work for a sweep but One has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (17) vs (24) One#T13#
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner gets back to half guard.
One prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner moves into full guard.
One content to stall in guard here. #T14#
One won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
One controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Banner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because One has passed into half guard!
Banner tries to roll over but One keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but One pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
One wins on points by 24 to 17.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 248 Ozymandias vs Banner
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 27 losses; Cyrus Ozymandias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 14 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Ozymandias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ozymandias lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ozymandias (2) vs (0) Banner
Ozymandias wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Ozymandias forces his way into half guard.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Ozymandias keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ozymandias's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Ozymandias passes into half guard. #T1#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Ozymandias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Ozymandias's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it. #T2#
Ozymandias is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (5) vs (0) Banner
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Ozymandias's attempts to control the action.
Banner is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Ozymandias moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Ozymandias (8) vs (0) Banner
Ozymandias controlling from the back.
Ozymandias seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from Ozymandias.#T3#
Banner tries to break free.
Ozymandias is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Ozymandias. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ozymandias's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (2) Banner
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozymandias is keeping the position for now.
Ozymandias pulls Banner in close to his closed guard and prevents Banner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Ozymandias is retaining full guard.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner postures up.
Banner is fighting to break Ozymandias's control of his arms but Ozymandias is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ozymandias (8) vs (5) Banner#T4#
Banner trying to control the position but Ozymandias is working away.
Ozymandias can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozymandias tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ozymandias's legs.
Ozymandias wants to control but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ozymandias knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ozymandias is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Ozymandias tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Banner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ozymandias struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ozymandias has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Ozymandias's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ozymandias prevents Banner from improving position.
Banner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ozymandias (8) vs (7) Banner
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ozymandias working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Banner wants to control the pace but Ozymandias is squirming around nicely.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Ozymandias's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banner looking to control but Ozymandias is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner wants to take Ozymandias's back here but Ozymandias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ozymandias is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ozymandias is holding on tight.
Ozymandias is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozymandias is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T7#
Ozymandias is working to get back to half guard.
Ozymandias regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Ozymandias is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ozymandias is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Ozymandias is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Ozymandias is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozymandias is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ozymandias avoid being mounted?#T8#
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Ozymandias defends it. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura here.
Banner wants to control but Ozymandias is keeping him busy.
Ozymandias wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ozymandias is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Banner 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.
Ozymandias won't allow Banner to pass to mount. #T9#
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ozymandias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozymandias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozymandias is controlling Banner's posture.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Ozymandias has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ozymandias keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Ozymandias not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ozymandias's guard.
Banner is pressing down on Ozymandias's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ozymandias is holding on for now.
Ozymandias is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but Ozymandias won't allow it.
Ozymandias is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ozymandias trying to control here.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Ozymandias defending well.
Ozymandias gets back to full guard.
#T11#
Banner advances to half guard.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ozymandias keeps working.
Ozymandias wants to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias trying to control but Banner postures up.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ozymandias does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ozymandias sees it coming and defends easily.
Ozymandias manages to get to full guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ozymandias is trying to keep Banner in close.
#T12#
Banner pushes down on Ozymandias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ozymandias manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ozymandias controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #SUB2#
Banner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ozymandias looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Ozymandias.
Banner wants to control from the top but Ozymandias keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ozymandias is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ozymandias (10) vs (7) Banner#T13#
Ozymandias tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ozymandias gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ozymandias slips nicely into half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Ozymandias has control of the leg.
Ozymandias performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T14#
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Ozymandias controlling the action here.
Ozymandias prevents Banner from improving his position.
Ozymandias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is looking for a sweep. Ozymandias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ozymandias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ozymandias takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A very excited looking Cyrus Ozymandias made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 238 Berendas vs De Rossi
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 14 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Robert Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kelly pulls his leg out and moves away.
Banner shoots for a takedown but Kelly saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Kelly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roddy Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner goes for a double leg but Kelly avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kelly continues to drive forward.
Banner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kelly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banner wants a takedown but no success here.
Banner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kelly fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner tries for a takedown but Kelly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banner. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Kelly
Kelly gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control the action but Kelly is working from the bottom.
Kelly is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Banner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kelly! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (0) Kelly#T1#
Banner is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Kelly is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (0) Kelly#SUB#
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Banner has the hooks in. Kelly is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kelly preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
Banner tries to get the hooks in deep but Kelly pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Banner looking for the choke from the back.
Kelly is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2##SUB#
Banner looking to break Kelly's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kelly remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kelly tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Kelly looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I would not like to be Kelly right now.
I really don't envy Kelly right now.
#SUB#
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Kelly defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T3#
Banner wants to control but Kelly manages to buck him off and is now in Banner's guard! Nice work there by Kelly! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Kelly
Banner keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Kelly from controlling successfully.
Banner wants to sweep here but Kelly controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Kelly pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner keeping full guard, as Kelly tries to pass.
Kelly is still trying to improve position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is trying to control the position but Kelly postures up.
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (12) vs (2) Kelly
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Kelly
Banner tries to move to mount but Kelly blocks the move with his legs.
Banner trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Kelly's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T5#
Banner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kelly has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banner but great work by Kelly. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (15) vs (6) Kelly
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelly's best efforts.
Kelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Kelly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Kelly advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (9) Kelly#T6#
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Kelly trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #SUB2#
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Kelly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working. #SUB2#
Kelly tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner tries to roll over but Kelly keeps him under control.#T7#
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Kelly jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (12) Kelly#SUB2#
Kelly is trying to get an arm triangle but Banner is defending well.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Kelly has control of the leg.
Kelly tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Kelly prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kelly defends it easily.
Kelly passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.
Kelly won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Kelly trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Kelly looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kelly manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (17) vs (12) Kelly#SUB2#
Kelly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
Kelly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner advances to half guard.
Kelly gets back to full guard.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Kelly.
Banner passes into half guard. #SUB#
Banner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kelly is just riding it out for now. Banner eventually gives up the hold.
Kelly tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Kelly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage. #T11#
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (20) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly is not content to let Banner control the position.
Kelly is looking for a sweep.
Kelly seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Kelly prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Banner trying to control the position but Kelly is working away.
Kelly prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Banner wants to control but Kelly is keeping him busy.
Kelly can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Banner tries to move to mount but Kelly blocks the move with his legs.
Banner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kelly! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (22) vs (12) Kelly
Banner mounts Kelly! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Kelly's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banner trying to control but Kelly is having none of it.
Kelly is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Banner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (25) vs (12) Kelly
Kelly staying busy and making it hard for Banner to control. #SUB#
Banner tightening his grip on Kelly, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Kelly defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms. #SUB#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Kelly is controlling his hands well.
Kelly turns into Banner and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (25) vs (14) Kelly#SUB#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14#
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kelly puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to control Kelly's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Kelly prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kelly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kelly's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (29) vs (14) Kelly
Banner is breathing heavily.
Kelly staying busy and making it hard for Banner to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kelly breaks Banner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (29) vs (16) Kelly
Kelly preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 29 to 16.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 232 Elvul vs Solo
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 14 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Scott Hill!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hill clinches.
Banner has Hill pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hill manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Hill pulls Banner into guard.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hill controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Hill wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hill is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (0) vs (2) Hill
Banner keeping full guard, as Hill tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hill thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hill drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hill jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hill is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Hill
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hill won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Hill actively working from the bottom here.
Hill wants to control the action here but instead Banner manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (2) Hill
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hill wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Banner has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hill is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 224 Makarov vs Ozymandias
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 13 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Le Boulder is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Le Boulder's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (0) vs (2) Banner
Le Boulder wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Boulder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Boulder is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Banner
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Banner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to get back to full guard here but Le Boulder has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (5) vs (2) Banner
Le Boulder just content to control the position. #T1#
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Le Boulder is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Le Boulder seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
Banner is trying to improve his position.
Banner seems a little lost for a moment, as Le Boulder dominates the positioning.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
Le Boulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Le Boulder's best efforts.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Banner trying to control but Le Boulder postures up.
#T4#
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
Le Boulder works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (8) vs (2) Banner
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Boulder content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Banner tries to buck Le Boulder off but Le Boulder is having none of it.#T5#
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
Le Boulder is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner moves into full guard.
#T6#
Banner trying to control the position.
Le Boulder passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Well, if Le Boulder is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Le Boulder trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Banner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banner.#T7#
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Le Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Le Boulder has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (11) vs (2) Banner
A lull in the action here.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Boulder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Banner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Banner tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Banner is trying to escape the position but Le Boulder is controlling the position.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Le Boulder pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Le Boulder looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Le Boulder sits in half guard.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banner wants to get back to full guard but Le Boulder has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (14) vs (2) Banner#T10#
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Banner regains half guard.
Le Boulder prevents Banner from improving his position.
Le Boulder trying to control the pace.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner trying to hold on to Le Boulder's head to control him but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner tries to roll over but Le Boulder keeps him under control.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
Banner wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg. #T13#
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Le Boulder is working away from the top position though.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Banner is defending well.
Banner is staying active underneath Le Boulder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Le Boulder has control of the leg.
Le Boulder wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Still in half guard, Le Boulder seems content to control.
Le Boulder's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banner wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
#SUB#
Le Boulder is working for a submission of some sort.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A relieved looking Bob Le Boulder thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Roddy Banner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; John Doe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Banner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Doe to the ground. Banner is now in Doe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Doe
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now.
Doe looking for a sweep. Not yet Doe, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner is really struggling to control Doe but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Doe has his hands on Banner's head, controlling the position.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Banner trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doe keeps working.
Banner is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Doe is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Doe keeping control of the position.
Doe trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is pressing down on Doe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doe is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position. #SUB#
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Doe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Doe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doe is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Banner is looking to advance position but Doe has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (2) vs (4) Doe
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doe wants to take Banner's back but he can't do it this time.
Banner wants to control but Doe is having none of it.
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doe controlling his opponent. #T5#
Doe tries to control but Banner wriggling away.
Doe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner regains half guard.
Doe prevents Banner from improving his position.
Doe wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doe is working away from the top position though.
Doe slows the pace down in half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Doe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner is trying to control the position but Doe postures up.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Doe passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T7#
Doe prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner has a hand on Doe's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Doe takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (2) vs (7) Doe
Banner tries to hold on but Doe postures up.
Doe manages to capitalize on a mistake by Banner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Banner (2) vs (10) Doe
Doe not allowing Banner to control his hands.
Doe is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
#T8#
Doe doesn't have the hooks in and Banner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (10) Doe
Doe keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner won't allow Doe to sweep him here.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Doe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (12) Doe
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Banner wants to sweep here but Doe controlling him for the moment.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Doe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (6) vs (12) Doe
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doe wants to sweep but no luck. #T10#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Doe is keeping the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Banner passes Doe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Doe is looking to improve his position.
Doe trying to control here.
Banner is looking to advance position but Doe won't allow it. #T11#
Banner is keen to just control but Doe is a slippery customer.
Doe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Doe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Doe is defending the position.
Doe has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Banner wants to take a breather but Doe is having none of it.
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (9) vs (12) Doe#SUB#
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Doe is defending well. #T12#
Banner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (11) vs (12) Doe
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Doe is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (11) vs (14) Doe
Doe trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T13##SUB#
Doe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Doe wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (13) vs (14) Doe
Doe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Doe keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Doe trying to control the position.
#T14#
Doe controlling the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Doe keeps moving.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Doe is retaining full guard.
Doe wants to improve his position but instead Banner has moved into half guard.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Doe defends it.
Doe regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doe keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Doe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doe wins on points by 14 to 13.
A relieved looking John Doe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Roddy Banner had this to say: 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 197 Schaubi vs Banner
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 9 losses; Abu Schaubi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Schaubi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner wants a takedown.
#TD#
Schaubi manages to pull guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Schaubi keeps moving.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Schaubi is keeping the position.
Banner trying to control but Schaubi is working from the bottom.
Schaubi is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi 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.#T1#
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schaubi is keeping the position for now.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner passes Schaubi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Schaubi is looking to improve his position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Schaubi is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner trying to control from Schaubi's half guard. Schaubi has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Banner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Schaubi is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Schaubi has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (2) vs (0) Banner
Schaubi won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Schaubi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Schaubi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Schaubi passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Schaubi prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner wants to sweep but Schaubi has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (5) vs (0) Banner
Schaubi advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Schaubi (7) vs (0) Banner
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Schaubi's attempts to control the action.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Schaubi isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Banner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Schaubi (10) vs (0) Banner
Schaubi controls the position.
Schaubi controlling well, preventing Banner from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T5#
Banner tries to escape but Schaubi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
What can Banner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schaubi continues to stall.
Banner tries to break free.
Schaubi has good solid back control here. #T6##SUB#
Schaubi is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Schaubi is not going to allow Banner to sit and survive in this position.
Banner tries to roll but Schaubi sticks to his back.
#T7#
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banner wants to escape the position.
Schaubi keeps control of the position easily here as Banner tries to buck him off.
Schaubi is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
Schaubi is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Banner turns into Schaubi and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (10) vs (2) Banner
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to control.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Schaubi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schaubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there. #T9#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner pushing down on Schaubi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banner is just content to waste time from the top position. Schaubi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schaubi keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #T10#
Schaubi keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schaubi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schaubi (12) vs (2) Banner#T11#
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Banner wants to control the position but Schaubi says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Schaubi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (15) vs (2) Banner
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Banner tries to hold on but Schaubi postures up.
Schaubi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Schaubi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schaubi prevents Banner from improving his position.#T13##T14#
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Schaubi jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Schaubi (18) vs (2) Banner
Schaubi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schaubi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schaubi takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Abu Schaubi gave a big smile as he said 'G-g-g-g-gadOOSHED him through a glass door, b'.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Hawthorne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Hawthorne.
Banner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Banner drives through with a takedown into Hawthorne's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hawthorne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawthorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hawthorne is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner prevents Hawthorne from getting back to his feet.
Banner is pushing down on Hawthorne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hawthorne is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawthorne is trying to control but can't.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawthorne keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.
Hawthorne wants to control but Banner is having none of it.#T1##SUB2#
Banner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hawthorne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hawthorne tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Hawthorne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Banner.
Banner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawthorne is trying to stand up.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Hawthorne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawthorne is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Banner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banner trying to control but Hawthorne is having none of it.
Banner is in the full mount, landing strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Damien Hawthorne has been cut.
Banner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawthorne is looking to escape. #T3#
Hawthorne has given up his back here. Will Banner look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB2#
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Banner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banner throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Banner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet.
Banner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hawthorne's body.
#SUB2#
Banner tightening his grip on Hawthorne, looking for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Hawthorne's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4##SUB2#
Banner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hawthorne has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I would not like to be Hawthorne right now.
Banner lands punches and elbows.
Hawthorne trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
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!#SUB2#
Banner working for the choke.
Banner is looking to control Hawthorne but Hawthorne is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Damien Hawthorne's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hawthorne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Hawthorne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banner tries to clinch up.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawthorne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banner moves out of range as Hawthorne strikes.#TD2#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Hawthorne is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Hawthorne's guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawthorne has Banner pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawthorne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawthorne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banner advances to half guard.
Hawthorne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hawthorne tries to get out of the position.
Banner moves into full mount! Hawthorne won't be happy about that!
The referee warns Hawthorne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#SUB2#
Banner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hawthorne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Banner tries to control but Hawthorne wriggling away.
Hawthorne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Banner won't let Hawthorne get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawthorne is looking to escape.
Roddy Banner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hawthorne wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Hawthorne is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner controlling from mount.
Hawthorne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner looking to control but Hawthorne is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Banner controlling his opponent.
Hawthorne is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner tries to control but Hawthorne wriggling away.
Hawthorne has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Banner doesn't have the hooks in and Hawthorne manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Hawthorne defends easily.
Hawthorne looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Hawthorne stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hawthorne's guard. #REVB#
Hawthorne working a defensive guard here.
Hawthorne wants to get back to his feet but Banner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hawthorne keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banner tries to move to mount but Hawthorne blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Hawthorne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Hawthorne misses.
Hawthorne misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Hawthorne.#TD2#
Banner feints and as Hawthorne raises his hands in defense, Banner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hawthorne keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hawthorne is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to work his way around to Hawthorne's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Hawthorne stops Banner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T1#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hawthorne is looking to escape.
Hawthorne tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner landing strikes from the mount and Hawthorne is in trouble!
Banner takes Hawthorne's back. #SUB2#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hawthorne trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip.
Hawthorne is trying to stand back up.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Banner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Banner has got one arm under Hawthorne's chin. This could be trouble... Hawthorne trying to control the other hand but Banner gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Hawthorne has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
An out of breath Roddy Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 10 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 13 losses; Denubis Majere!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Banner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Majere
Majere is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Majere's legs.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majere keeps working.
Majere tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Majere wants to control but Banner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majere tries to buck Banner off but Banner is having none of it.
Banner tries to advance position but instead Majere slips a leg back in to half guard.
Banner prevents Majere from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Banner is working for a kimura but Majere is defending it quite comfortably.
Majere is in trouble now - Banner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (0) Majere
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to take Majere's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Majere is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Majere
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Majere trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majere's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (2) Majere
Majere is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (4) Majere
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Majere jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (9) vs (7) Majere
Banner sneaks back into half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banner looking to control.
Banner can't keep his opponent in guard - Majere advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Majere moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (9) vs (10) Majere
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Majere wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Majere trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Majere tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Banner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Majere seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Banner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Denubis Majere!
Denubis Majere is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Denubis Majere thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Roddy Banner had this to say: 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 182 Beat The Man 7
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 10 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 10 losses; Tendren Hlervu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hlervu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banner pinned against the cage. Banner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hlervu napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Hlervu
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (6) vs (0) Hlervu#SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hlervu is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (6) vs (2) Hlervu
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there. #T1#
Banner being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner is looking to sweep but instead, Hlervu has passed into half guard.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Hlervu is very close to passing his half guard.
Hlervu prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner's coaches at K.O MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hlervu wants to pass the guard but Banner is defending well.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
Banner wants to improve his position but Hlervu is controlling well.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hlervu defends it easily.#T4#
Hlervu advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (6) vs (5) Hlervu
Hlervu tries to advance to mount but Banner denies him.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hlervu's best efforts.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Hlervu has control of the leg.
Banner trying to control but Hlervu postures up.
#T5#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Hlervu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner tries to roll over but Hlervu keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Hlervu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hlervu trying to control the pace.
Hlervu wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7##SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hlervu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Hlervu trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T8#
Banner is controlling Hlervu's posture.
Hlervu is pushing down on Banner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Hlervu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hlervu controlling the pace.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hlervu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T9#
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Hlervu is proving a slippery customer.
Hlervu trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Hlervu defends easily.
Hlervu stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Hlervu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Hlervu tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Banner has an active guard here but Hlervu has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner trying to hold on to Hlervu's head to control him but Hlervu postures up.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Banner won't allow Hlervu to pass to mount.
Hlervu controlling the action here.
Banner is pressing down on Hlervu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hlervu is aware though and is defending well.
Hlervu sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner's guard.
Banner wants to control but Hlervu is keeping busy.
#T12#
Hlervu prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Hlervu controlling him for the moment.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Hlervu has moved into half guard.
Hlervu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13##SUB2#
Hlervu seems to be working for a kimura but Banner defends the submission attempt.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Hlervu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (6) vs (8) Hlervu
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Hlervu has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Hlervu controlling his opponent.
Hlervu looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hlervu wants to take Banner's back here but Banner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (8) Hlervu
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner wants to pass the guard but Hlervu is keeping the position.
Banner content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Banner gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Banner takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Roddy Banner retains his super heavyweight title!
Our winner, Roddy Banner, 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:
SSG 173 Beat The Man 6
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 23 losses; Olaf Snowstrinski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 10 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Snowstrinski to the mat! Snowstrinski manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Snowstrinski (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Snowstrinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Snowstrinski is trying to keep Banner in close.
#SUB#
Snowstrinski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Snowstrinski looking to control.
Snowstrinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is trying to control. Snowstrinski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snowstrinski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Banner is stalling here. Snowstrinski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Snowstrinski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (2) Banner
Banner tries to bench press Snowstrinski off him but Snowstrinski keeps the position.
Banner sneaks back into half guard.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner managing to control the position.
Snowstrinski trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to control.
#SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Snowstrinski defends easily.
Snowstrinski trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T2#
Banner trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snowstrinski wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner looking to control.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Snowstrinski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Snowstrinski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (6) Banner#T3#
You can see the frustration on Snowstrinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Snowstrinski (4) vs (8) Banner
Banner trying to control but Snowstrinski is having none of it.
Snowstrinski sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Snowstrinski trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snowstrinski tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner is keen to just control but Snowstrinski is a slippery customer.#T4##SUB2#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snowstrinski is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a kimura but Snowstrinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snowstrinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Snowstrinski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Snowstrinski (4) vs (11) Banner
Snowstrinski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T5#
Snowstrinski tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Snowstrinski has given up his back. Will we see Banner going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Snowstrinski (4) vs (14) Banner
Banner controls the position.
Banner not allowing Snowstrinski to control his hands. #SUB2#
Banner is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Snowstrinski taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Banner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Roddy Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SSG 167 Beat The Man 5
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 9 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thumb stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thumb wants it to stay on the feet.
Thumb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Thumb gets caught napping as Banner dives in and scores a takedown. Thumb manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner passes Thumb's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Thumb is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but Thumb won't allow it.
Banner prevents Thumb from improving his position.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Banner seems to be working for a kimura but Thumb defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Thumb tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner controlling the action here.
Banner is keen to just control but Thumb is a slippery customer.
Thumb works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Thumb gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thumb is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thumb defends it easily.#T2#
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner keeping full guard, as Thumb tries to pass.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner looking to control.
Thumb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thumb wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T3#
Banner working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner looking to control.
#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thumb passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (2) Banner
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (5) vs (4) Banner
Banner wants to pass to mount but Thumb is defending the position. #T4#
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (7) Banner
Thumb wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Banner wants to control the pace but Thumb is squirming around nicely.
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner wants to take Thumb's back here but Thumb is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T5#
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Thumb gets back to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy.
Thumb wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Thumb preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Thumb tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Thumb is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumb avoid being mounted?#T6#
Banner is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thumb is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (10) Banner
Thumb really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Banner working for a submission but Thumb is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Banner goes for an armbar but Thumb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thumb. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (10) Banner
Thumb won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #T7#
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner looking to control but Thumb passes into half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thumb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
#T8#
Thumb tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (12) Banner
Banner trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb is adopting a defensive guard.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (15) Banner
Thumb can't do much from the bottom here. #T9#
Thumb is looking for a sweep.
Banner tries to advance to mount but Thumb denies him.
Thumb manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (9) vs (15) Banner
Thumb keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Thumb trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thumb stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T10#
Banner is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Thumb won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Banner isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thumb stacks Banner on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thumb! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (12) vs (15) Banner
Thumb is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T11#
Thumb prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thumb jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (15) vs (15) Banner
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Thumb slows the pace down.
Banner manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thumb in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Banner tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thumb!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thom Thumb!
A very excited looking Thom Thumb made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 163 Robinson vs Banner
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; CJ Robinson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 9 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Robinson shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Banner fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robinson to the ground. Banner is now in Robinson's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Robinson (0) vs (2) Banner
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Robinson keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner passes Robinson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner is looking to pass Robinson's guard but actually Robinson recovers to full guard.
Robinson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Banner is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Robinson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Banner trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Robinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Robinson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Robinson looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
#T2#
Banner won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner passes into half guard.
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (0) vs (5) Banner#T3#
Banner working away.
Banner moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (0) vs (7) Banner
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner tries to control but Robinson wriggling away.
Robinson is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (2) vs (7) Banner#T4#
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Robinson preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Robinson trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Robinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5##SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Robinson passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (7) Banner
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner tries to buck Robinson off but Robinson is having none of it.
Robinson is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Robinson is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Robinson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T6#
Banner gets back to full guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Robinson to get the leverage.
Banner tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Banner is pressing down on Robinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.#T7#
Robinson wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
Banner pulls Robinson in close to prevent any damage.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Robinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Robinson preventing the sweep. #T8#
Robinson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (5) vs (9) Banner
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Robinson keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Robinson wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Robinson is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banner passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Robinson! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (5) vs (12) Banner#T10#
Banner wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Robinson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Robinson (5) vs (15) Banner
Banner wants to control but Robinson manages to buck him off and is now in Banner's guard! Nice work there by Robinson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (7) vs (15) Banner
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Robinson won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Robinson controls the pace.
Banner looking to control.
#T11#
Robinson stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner wants to hit a sweep here but Robinson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Banner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (10) vs (15) Banner
Robinson prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Banner stops Robinson from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (10) vs (17) Banner#T12#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner pushes down on Robinson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner is keen to just control but Robinson is a slippery customer.
Robinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Robinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (12) vs (17) Banner
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson is pushing down on Banner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Robinson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Robinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well,Robinson is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T13#
Robinson trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner gets back to full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Robinson controlling him for the moment.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Robinson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Robinson (12) vs (19) Banner#SUB#
Robinson has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Robinson is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Robinson's guard.
Banner wants to control but Robinson is keeping him busy.
Banner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Robinson (12) vs (22) Banner
Robinson stops Banner from passing to mount.
Robinson is trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Robinson (12) vs (24) Banner
Banner looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 24 to 12.
Roddy Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SSG 156 Kyng vs Banner
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; Tanner Kyng! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyng as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Kyng moves into the clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banner is working for takedown but Kyng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tanner Kyng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.#TD#
Kyng lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kyng (2) vs (0) Banner
Banner wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng postures up.
Kyng passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner wants to improve his position but Kyng is controlling well.
Kyng wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Kyng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kyng takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kyng continues to stall.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Kyng has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kyng works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (5) vs (0) Banner
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner stops Kyng from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Kyng controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kyng in particular looking to stall.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Kyng is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (0) Banner
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kyng content just to control the position here.
Kyng prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Kyng avoids the attempt from Banner to control.
Banner regains half guard.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kyng is working away from the top position though.
Banner won't allow Kyng to pass to mount.
Banner is pressing down on Kyng's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kyng is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kyng doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kyng manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kyng trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Kyng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner controlling Kyng's posture.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kyng controls the pace.
Banner wants to sweep here but Kyng controlling him for the moment.
Kyng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kyng manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kyng (8) vs (2) Banner
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Kyng looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Banner postures up.
Banner trying to control but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Banner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Kyng tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T6#
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Kyng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Kyng is defending well.
Banner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Kyng defends it.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to control but Kyng is keeping him busy. #T7#
Banner prevents Kyng from improving his position.#SUB2#
Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
Kyng trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner is pressing down on Kyng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kyng is holding on for now.
Banner trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom.
Kyng is trying to get back to full guard.
Kyng might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T8#
Kyng won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner trying to control the action but Kyng is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner is working for a kimura but Kyng is defending it quite comfortably.
Kyng keeping control of the position.
Kyng works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kyng is retaining full guard.
Kyng is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Banner wants to control from the top but Kyng keeps moving. #T9#
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kyng is keeping the position for now.
Kyng keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner passes Kyng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kyng is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner controlling the action here.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kyng defending well. #T10#
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kyng (8) vs (5) Banner
Banner looking to control but Kyng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kyng tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner wants to control the pace but Kyng is squirming around nicely.
Kyng is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kyng (8) vs (8) Banner
Banner is hanging on to Kyng's back as he tries to escape.
#T11##SUB2#
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Kyng is defending it well.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy Kyng right now.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kyng trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Banner is hanging on to Kyng's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Kyng fending off the submission attempt from Banner. #T12#
Banner biding his time, controlling Kyng.
Kyng is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Kyng defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kyng looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
Kyng can't escape the position.
Kyng tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T13#
Kyng is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyng tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#SUB2#
Banner working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Kyng turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Banner off and cradles Kyng's limp body as Banner celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 7 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Torres's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it.
Torres has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it. #T1#
Torres is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner prevents Torres from improving his position.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Banner is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Torres is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Banner advancing to mount.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Torres does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard. #T3#
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner has Torres pulled in close to control his posture.
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Banner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Torres is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banner. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (5) vs (2) Banner
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banner's legs.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (5) vs (6) Banner
Banner is not going to allow Torres to sit and survive in this position.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Torres is staying busy.#SUB2#
Banner looking to break Torres's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Torres remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banner controlling from the back.#T5##SUB2#
Banner tightening his grip on Torres, looking for the choke.
Torres prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for the choke from the back position but Torres is controlling his hands well.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner is trying to control but Torres is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T6#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Banner fails to move to back control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Torres tries to hold on but Banner postures up.#SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Torres defends it well.
Banner looking to take Torres's back but Torres rolls and after a scramble, Torres ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Torres to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (7) vs (6) Banner
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T8#
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Torres advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (10) vs (6) Banner
Torres tries to advance to mount but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banner is looking to reverse the position.
Banner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T9#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Torres content to control rather than advance.
Banner trying to control but Torres postures up.
Torres passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Banner! Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (13) vs (6) Banner
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Torres takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Torres prevents Banner from improving his position.
Torres stalling.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner is controlling Torres's posture.
Banner wants to control the position but Torres says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Torres controlling the pace.
Banner is looking to control Torres's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#T11#
Torres is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner working a defensive guard but Torres manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (16) vs (6) Banner
Banner is trying to get back to half guard.
Banner is trying to escape the position but Torres is controlling the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep.#T12#
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Torres prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner has his hands clasped together around Torres's back. He's all about the action.
Torres content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Banner tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Torres's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Torres's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Torres (16) vs (10) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Torres has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Banner working for the choke. #T14#
Torres tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Torres is staying busy.
Torres tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Torres defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Torres can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Torres is defending it well.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that's the end of the fight!
Torres takes the fight on points by 16 to 10.
Miguel Torres thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Aboubacar Mandiang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mandiang fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Mandiang with that takedown attempt.
Banner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banner leaves Mandiang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aboubacar Mandiang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mandiang. #TD2#
Banner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mandiang did well to prevent Banner getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mandiang (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Mandiang is defending the position.
Banner is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Mandiang tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Mandiang defends it.
Banner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner mounts Mandiang! Really nice guard pass there!
Mandiang working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Banner tries to control but Mandiang wriggling away.
Banner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Mandiang haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banner trying to control but Mandiang is having none of it. #T3#
Mandiang wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mandiang is looking to escape.
Banner content just to control the position here. #T4#
Mandiang is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner moves to his opponent's back but Mandiang bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (2) vs (5) Banner
Mandiang preventing the sweep.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Banner keeping full guard, as Mandiang tries to pass.
Mandiang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Banner is trying to hold Mandiang in close to prevent damage but Mandiang has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner gets back to full guard.
Mandiang wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner pushes down on Mandiang's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mandiang is looking to improve his position.
Mandiang won't allow Banner to pass to mount. #T6#
Banner stalling away here and it's allowed Mandiang to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mandiang is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandiang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mandiang keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. #T7#
Mandiang keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Mandiang controlling Banner's posture.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandiang is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Mandiang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (4) vs (7) Banner
Banner wants to improve his position but Mandiang is controlling well.
Mandiang tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mandiang pulls his head out easily.
Mandiang controlling the action here.
Mandiang is trying to control. Banner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mandiang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mandiang's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Mandiang (4) vs (11) Banner#T9#
Mandiang trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks.
Banner is riding his opponent, not letting Mandiang buck him off. #SUB2#
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Mandiang is defending it well.
What can Mandiang do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Banner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Mandiang has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Mandiang defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms. #T10#
Banner controlling well, preventing Mandiang from escaping the position.
Banner is looking to control Mandiang but Mandiang is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mandiang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mandiang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Banner has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mandiang (4) vs (14) Banner
Mandiang can't escape the position.
Mandiang is working hard here to advance position.#T11##SUB2#
Banner goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Mandiang escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (6) vs (14) Banner
Banner trying to control here.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12#
Mandiang is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Mandiang prevents Banner from improving his position.
Mandiang wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner tries to roll over but Mandiang keeps him under control.
Banner wants to sweep but Mandiang has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (9) vs (14) Banner
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T13#
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mandiang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mandiang is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner tries to roll over but Mandiang keeps him under control.
Banner trying to get back to full guard but Mandiang takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mandiang (12) vs (14) Banner
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.#T14#
Mandiang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner stops Mandiang from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mandiang (12) vs (16) Banner
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 16 to 12.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Booger Magee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Magee
Banner trying to control the action but Magee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magee is looking to reverse the position.
Magee gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Magee is retaining full guard.
Magee is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Magee.
Magee is pulling down on Banner's head. It's preventing any offense from Banner, at least for the moment.
Banner stays in close to Magee's body and controls the position.
Banner stands and throws Magee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (0) Magee#T1##SUB#
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magee keeps working. #SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Magee struggling a bit here.
Magee is looking for a sweep.
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Magee prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Magee is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magee! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (9) vs (0) Magee#T2#
Magee is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.
Magee tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner fails to move to back control.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner fails to advance to Magee's back.
Magee is looking to get to half guard.
Magee is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Magee is holding on tight.
Magee is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
Magee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Magee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Magee tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Magee trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Magee is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Magee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magee is trying to control but can't.
Magee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (9) vs (4) Magee#T4#
Banner turns into Magee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (11) vs (4) Magee
Banner wants to pass the guard but Magee is keeping the position.
Magee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Magee is keeping the position.
Magee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Magee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magee is keeping the position for now. #T5#
Magee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner pushing down on Magee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Banner prevents Magee from improving his position.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Magee is working away.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Magee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magee wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T6#
Magee trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on Magee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Magee. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (14) vs (4) Magee
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magee is looking to escape.
Banner wants to take Magee's back but he can't do it this time.
Magee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Magee tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Magee just holding on.
Magee wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Magee gets back to half guard.
Banner is trying to control. Magee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Magee is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Magee avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T7#
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Magee defends it.
Banner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banner is looking to advance position but Magee won't allow it.
Magee wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Magee defends it. #T8#
Magee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Magee is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Magee controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Magee looking to control.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Magee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magee keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Magee has his foot on Banner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banner works his way back into a safe position though.#T9#
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Magee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner passes Magee's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Magee is concentrating on defense, preventing Banner from advancing position.
Magee is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Magee defends it.
Magee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Magee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Magee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (17) vs (4) Magee
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (19) vs (4) Magee
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Magee regains half guard.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Magee is defending the position.
Banner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (22) vs (4) Magee
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Magee is looking to escape.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T11#
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Magee tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Magee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banner moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (25) vs (4) Magee
Banner wants to control but Magee is keeping busy.
Magee trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Magee showing good submission defense here.
Magee wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Banner wants to control but Magee is keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Banner is looking to control Magee but Magee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Magee just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Magee can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Magee is trying to break free.
Banner is riding his opponent, not letting Magee buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Magee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Magee is keeping busy.
Banner controlling well, preventing Magee from escaping the position.
#T13##SUB#
Banner working for a choke but Magee is defending well.
Magee rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
Banner is riding his opponent, not letting Magee buck him off.
Banner tries to get the hooks in deep but Magee pushed the leg off.
Banner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Magee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Magee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Banner is persistently looking for the submission but Magee is defending it well.
#T14#
Magee trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Banner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Magee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Banner doesn't have the hooks in and Magee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (25) vs (6) Magee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magee trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Magee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 25 to 6.
Roddy Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Booger Magee spoke after the fight, saying 'Ouchie.'. |
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Event:
SSG 135 Bandini vs Gambini
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 6 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Torres gets a clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Banner tightens his grip and picks Torres up, before dumping him to the ground. Torres manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner passes into half guard.
Banner trying to advance position but Torres counters by regaining guard. #T1#
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres seems keen to control Banner's posture.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Torres pulls Banner in to control the position.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Torres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (2) Banner
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Torres defends it easily.
Torres controlling from the top position. #T3#
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Banner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.#T4#
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banner's guard.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Torres is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Torres continues to stall.
Banner looking to control.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T6##SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Torres defends easily.
Torres sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner is trying to keep Torres in close.
#T7#
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner wants to control but Torres passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner tries to roll over but Torres keeps him under control.
Torres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner wants to improve his position but Torres is controlling well.
#T8#
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Torres is working away from the top position though.
Torres wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner gets full guard.
Torres controlling from the top position.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T9#
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torres defends well.
Banner is trying to keep Torres in close.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Torres (2) vs (4) Banner#T10#
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Torres slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Torres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom. #T13#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (2) vs (7) Banner
Banner trying to control the position but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (2) vs (9) Banner
Banner wants to control the pace but Torres is squirming around nicely.
Torres working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 9 to 2.
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 128 Maximus vs Banner
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Banner dives in and scores a takedown into Maximus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Banner
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Maximus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus stays in close to Banner's body and controls the position.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Maximus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at K.O MMA inform us that Banner has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
Banner wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Banner
Maximus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Banner tries to buck Maximus off but Maximus is having none of it.
Banner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
Banner tries to get to full guard but Maximus has control of the leg.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Maximus not doing much here.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Banner gets full guard.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus looking to pass the guard.
Maximus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Maximus wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T4#
Maximus preventing the sweep.
Maximus trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner is trying to hold Maximus in close to prevent damage but Maximus has managed to pass into half guard.
Banner is trying to control but Maximus passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Banner
Maximus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Maximus keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Maximus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Maximus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Maximus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Banner won't allow it. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (2) Banner
Banner struggling a bit here.
Banner is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Maximus taking a breather here. #T7#
Banner is not content to let Maximus control the position.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Maximus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maximus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maximus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
Maximus is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control Maximus's posture but Maximus avoids it.
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (4) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.
Banner wants to control but Maximus is keeping him busy.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Maximus defends it.
Maximus is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (7) Banner#T9#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Maximus is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner tries to control but Maximus wriggling away.
Maximus gets back to half guard.
Maximus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Banner wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving. #T10#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Banner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (11) vs (10) Banner
Maximus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (10) Banner
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Maximus trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Maximus is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Maximus is controlling the pace.
#T11#
Banner tries to roll over but Maximus keeps him under control.
Banner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Maximus wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (16) vs (10) Banner#T12#
Maximus trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Maximus is really struggling to control Banner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Maximus is thwarting Banner's attempts to control the position.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Maximus tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it. #T13#
Maximus trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Maximus trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Maximus controlling the action here.
Maximus prevents Banner from improving his position.
Maximus passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (19) vs (10) Banner#T14#
Banner is working to get back to half guard.
Maximus controlling from the full mount.
Maximus seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banner for as long as he can get away with.
Banner wants to hold on but Maximus pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
After winning the bout, Alexander Maximus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 126 Hlervu vs Rhodeo
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 19 losses; Matt Barnes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Banner has Barnes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Banner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Barnes tumbling to the mat - Banner dives into Barnes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnes (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Banner has gone for a leg lock! Barnes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (2) Banner
Barnes wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes controlling from the top position.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Barnes has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Barnes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner is pressing down on Barnes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (2) vs (4) Banner
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barnes (4) vs (4) Banner
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Barnes controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Barnes is proving a slippery customer.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes postures up.
#SUB2#
Banner has his foot on Barnes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Barnes works his way back into a safe position though.
Barnes wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner trying to control the position.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Banner has his hands on Barnes's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Barnes is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Banner has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Barnes is looking to defend but Banner has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Barnes! Banner pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Barnes taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Roddy Banner!
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SSG 120 Banner vs Gaul
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Lamban Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Banner (4) vs (0) Gaul
Gaul looks to move to half guard but instead Banner has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (6) vs (0) Gaul
Banner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Banner works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (9) vs (0) Gaul#SUB#
Gaul is in a bad position with Banner working for a choke. Gaul manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (2) Gaul
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gaul is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Gaul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Gaul passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a kimura here.
Gaul wants to take a breather but Banner is having none of it. #T2#
Banner wants to improve his position but Gaul is controlling well.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Gaul is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaul trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Banner tries to roll over but Gaul keeps him under control.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Gaul is stalling in the full guard.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Banner.#T4#
Gaul looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner has control of Gaul's left arm, preventing Gaul from doing any damage.
Banner keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Gaul drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gaul has Banner in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (11) vs (2) Gaul#T5#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Gaul pulls Banner in to control the position. #SUB2#
Gaul is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Gaul keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (14) vs (2) Gaul
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gaul's legs. #T6#
Banner trying to control the position but Gaul is working away. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura but Gaul is defending well.
Gaul is not content to let Banner control the position. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaul is looking to reverse the position.
Gaul keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (16) vs (2) Gaul
Gaul is working to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Gaul tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #SUB#
Banner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gaul has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gaul tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner tries to control but Gaul wriggling away.
Banner fails to take his opponent's back. #T8#
Gaul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gaul is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gaul is holding on tight.
Banner moves to his opponent's back but Gaul bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (16) vs (4) Gaul
Gaul passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gaul wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy. #T9#
Gaul might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Gaul has control of the leg.
Banner controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Gaul is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is doing well to control the position and prevent Gaul from advancing to side control.
Gaul prevents Banner from improving his position.#T10##SUB2#
Gaul seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner is staying active underneath Gaul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner is not content to let Gaul control the position.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner trying to control here.
Gaul wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
#T11#
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gaul from controlling successfully.
Gaul is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather. #T12#
Banner wants to sweep here but Gaul controlling him for the moment.
Banner has his hands on Gaul's head, controlling the position.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banner keeping full guard, as Gaul tries to pass.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Banner holds on and takes a little breather.
Gaul trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gaul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Gaul is still trying to improve position.
Gaul stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Gaul trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gaul is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (18) vs (4) Gaul
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
A victorious Roddy Banner 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:
SSG 117 Barnes vs Solo
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 7 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 10 losses; Dusty Rhodeo!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Banner has closed the distance and engaged Rhodeo in a clinch.
Rhodeo jumps guard but Banner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rhodeo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banner walks away with a smile on his face. Rhodeo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Rhodeo
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rhodeo trying to control the position.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Rhodeo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Rhodeo
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rhodeo controls the pace.
Banner is controlling Rhodeo's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodeo content to stall in guard here.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Rhodeo#SUB2#
Rhodeo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.#T1#
Rhodeo can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Rhodeo defends it.
Rhodeo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rhodeo.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rhodeo is keeping the position for now.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Rhodeo trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner stands and throws Rhodeo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Rhodeo#T2#
Rhodeo seems a little lost for a moment, as Banner dominates the positioning.
Rhodeo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhodeo defends it well. #SUB2#
Rhodeo looking for submissions off his back.
Rhodeo is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Banner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rhodeo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Banner has cracked it and Rhodeo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 11 losses; Rumsfeld Shart!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shart shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shart's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Shart
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Shart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Shart is defending well.
Banner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shart does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Shart defending well.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Shart
Banner avoids the attempt from Shart to control.#T1#
Shart is looking to get to half guard.
Shart stops Banner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shart is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shart is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Banner wants to take Shart's back here but Shart is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T2#
Banner wants to control the pace but Shart is squirming around nicely.
Shart tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to control the pace but Shart is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Banner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shart is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shart and Banner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Banner trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom.
Shart is trying to improve his position.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner trying to control the action but Shart is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Banner tries to advance to mount but can't.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner trying to control the position but Shart is working away.
Shart can't do much from the bottom here.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shart keeps working. #SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Banner tries to advance to mount but Shart denies him.
Shart sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
Banner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Shart
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shart is looking to escape.
Shart prevents Banner from taking his back.#T5#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shart is looking to escape.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
Shart tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shart is looking to escape. #SUB#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Shart is in no mood to give up.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T6#
Shart is looking to get to half guard.
Shart tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to control the pace but Shart is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Banner working for a submission but Shart is keeping him at bay.
Banner fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Banner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Shart to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Shart shrugs it off.
Shart tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Shart is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner avoids the attempt from Shart to control.#SUB#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Shart manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shart's legs.
You can see the frustration on Shart's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Shart's legs.
Shart gets back to half guard.#T8#
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shart knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner is stalling here. Shart is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Shart has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (8) vs (4) Shart
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Banner gets full guard.
Shart stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Shart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Banner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Shart has picked Banner up and slammed him! Banner can't keep hold of the triangle and Shart manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (7) Shart
Banner tries to buck Shart off but Shart is having none of it.
Shart controlling from side mount. #T10#
Banner tries to buck Shart off but Shart is having none of it.#SUB2#
Shart tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shart has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shart trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
Banner tries to bench press Shart off him but Shart keeps the position. #T11#
Banner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Shart presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (8) vs (9) Shart
Banner gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shart wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle here but Shart uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (12) Shart#SUB2#
Shart is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T12#
Banner tries to bench press Shart off him but Shart keeps the position. #SUB2#
Shart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T13#
Shart trying to control the position but Banner is working away.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shart wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shart is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Shart thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shart looks winded!
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Banner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shart is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banner. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (15) Shart
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shart's best efforts.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done.
Shart slips nicely into half guard.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner gets full guard.#SUB#
Banner throws his legs up looking for a submission but Shart uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (18) Shart
Shart is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shart wins on points by 18 to 8.
Rumsfeld Shart very nearly forgot to thank The Huntington New Age Wellness Community amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Roddy Banner had this to say: 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
SSG 104 Gomes vs Rua
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 6 losses; Tim Smooth!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smooth shoots in looking for a takedown. Banner tries to sprawl out of it but Smooth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Smooth
Banner stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth stops Banner from passing to mount.
Banner takes a little break here. Smooth wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smooth can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smooth is trying to improve his position.
Smooth gets back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Smooth is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (0) Smooth
Banner avoids the attempt from Smooth to control.
Smooth is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Smooth is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smooth prevents Banner from taking his back.
Smooth is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smooth is looking to escape.
Smooth wants to control but Banner is having none of it.#SUB#
Banner is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Smooth has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Smooth is working to get back to half guard.
Smooth tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #T3##SUB#
Smooth defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Smooth is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Smooth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (11) vs (0) Smooth
Smooth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Smooth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (11) vs (2) Smooth#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Banner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smooth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Smooth pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smooth trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smooth content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Banner working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smooth defends well.#T5#
Banner keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Smooth passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (5) Smooth
Smooth wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
Smooth trying to control the position but Banner is working away. #T6#
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Banner manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Smooth moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (8) Smooth
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Banner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smooth tries to advance position but instead Banner slips a leg back in to half guard. #SUB2#
Smooth is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Smooth is controlling the pace.
Banner won't allow Smooth to pass to mount.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smooth is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner is pressing down on Smooth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T8##SUB#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smooth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smooth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smooth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smooth looking to pass the guard.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Smooth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (11) vs (11) Smooth#SUB2#
Smooth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner, who protects the arm well.
Banner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (13) vs (11) Smooth#T10#
Smooth is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (16) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smooth really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smooth tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T11#
Banner wants to take Smooth's back but he can't do it this time.
Smooth is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Banner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smooth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smooth and Banner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB#
Banner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smooth manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smooth defends it well.
Banner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Smooth's thigh. Smooth counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T12#
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner stands and throws Smooth's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (19) vs (11) Smooth
Smooth is trying to improve his position.
Smooth manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (19) vs (13) Smooth
Banner gets back to full guard.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Smooth trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smooth stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Smooth trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Smooth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smooth has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Smooth looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (21) vs (13) Smooth
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner pushing down on Smooth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Smooth wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
#SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (24) vs (13) Smooth
Banner fails to advance to Smooth's back.
Smooth is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Banner has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (27) vs (13) Smooth#SUB#
Banner working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is not going to allow Smooth to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 27 to 13.
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SSG 101 Hlervu vs Banner
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 6 losses; Tendren Hlervu! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Banner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hlervu (0) vs (2) Banner
Hlervu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (2) vs (2) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hlervu is one step ahead there.
Hlervu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner wants to hit a sweep here but Hlervu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Banner there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (5) vs (2) Banner
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner can't escape the position.
#T1#
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Banner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Hlervu controlling from mount. #T2##SUB#
Hlervu is working for a guillotine from mount but Banner frees his head quite easily.
Banner can't escape the position.
Hlervu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hlervu looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Hlervu working for a guillotine from mount but Banner is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Hlervu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hlervu tries to control but Banner wriggling away. #SUB#
Hlervu working for a submission but Banner is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for a guillotine from mount but Banner is having none of it.
Banner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Hlervu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hlervu wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.
Hlervu prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Banner regains half guard.
Hlervu prevents Banner from improving his position.#T5#
Hlervu tries to pass to full mount but Banner defends it. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hlervu pulls his head out easily.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hlervu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hlervu's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hlervu (5) vs (6) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hlervu is defending well though. Banner let's go of the attempt for now.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hlervu turns into Banner and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (6) Banner
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #T6#
Hlervu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hlervu is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Hlervu defends easily.
Hlervu trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T7##SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hlervu looking to sit in guard and control but Banner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (7) vs (8) Banner
Hlervu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hlervu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB#
Hlervu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hlervu is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner is pushing down on Hlervu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hlervu is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hlervu knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hlervu wants to get back to full guard.
Hlervu regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Banner passes Hlervu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hlervu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hlervu (11) vs (8) Banner
You can see the frustration on Banner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Hlervu working for the choke.
You can see the frustration on Banner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hlervu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Hlervu is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Banner defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Banner turns into Hlervu and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (11) vs (10) Banner#T10#
Banner won't allow Hlervu to sweep him here.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hlervu's guard.
Banner passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (11) vs (13) Banner
Hlervu tries to improve position but can't.
Hlervu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Banner is trying to control. Hlervu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner is pressing down on Hlervu's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hlervu is holding on for now. #SUB#
Hlervu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Hlervu is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is thwarting Hlervu's attempts to control the position.
Banner works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (11) vs (16) Banner
Hlervu is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Hlervu is defending well.
Hlervu wants to control but Banner postures up.#T12#
Hlervu prevents Banner from improving position.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hlervu (11) vs (18) Banner
Banner fails to advance to Hlervu's back.
Banner looking to control but Hlervu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hlervu is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Hlervu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner controlling from mount.
Hlervu is looking to get to half guard.
Banner looking to control but Hlervu is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hlervu (11) vs (21) Banner
Hlervu tries to escape the position.
Banner is trying to stick to Hlervu's back but Hlervu is turning into Banner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Banner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hlervu. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hlervu (13) vs (21) Banner#T14#
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Hlervu has moved into half guard.
Banner is not content to let Hlervu control the position.
Hlervu prevents Banner from improving his position.
Hlervu is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hlervu jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hlervu (16) vs (21) Banner
Banner manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hlervu is looking for a kimura but Banner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hlervu to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner is looking for a sweep. Hlervu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hlervu is posturing up here but Banner has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hlervu tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hlervu has to tap! Slick submission there by Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roddy Banner!
A victorious Roddy Banner 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:
Stepping Stone 99
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 6 losses; Ronaldo Gomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner leaves Gomes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Banner shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gomes (0) vs (2) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gomes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gomes (4) vs (2) Banner
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Banner is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Gomes has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gomes keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomes is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Gomes. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gomes's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (4) vs (4) Banner
Banner wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Gomes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (6) vs (4) Banner
Gomes stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Gomes wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Gomes from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Banner has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gomes is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banner. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (9) vs (4) Banner#T2#
Banner gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (11) vs (4) Banner
Gomes prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
Gomes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Gomes's attempts to control the action.
Gomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Gomes controlling from mount.
Banner slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gomes passes Banner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banner tries to roll over but Gomes keeps him under control.
Gomes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Still in half guard, Gomes seems content to control.#T4#
Banner is looking for a sweep. Gomes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gomes works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (14) vs (4) Banner
Gomes gets to mount! Banner was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gomes (16) vs (4) Banner
Banner has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Gomes (19) vs (4) Banner
Gomes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Gomes doesn't have the hooks in and Banner manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (19) vs (6) Banner
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gomes is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (21) vs (6) Banner#T5#
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (24) vs (6) Banner
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Gomes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gomes trying to control the action but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gomes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banner regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gomes's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Gomes wants to pass to mount but Banner is defending the position.
Banner is pressing down on Gomes's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gomes preventing the sweep.
Gomes trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gomes defends well.
Gomes is pushing down on Banner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Gomes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gomes prevents Banner from improving his position.#T7#
Gomes passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gomes (27) vs (6) Banner#SUB#
Gomes is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banner is surviving well by controlling Gomes's body position as best he can.
Gomes trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
Gomes wants to control the action but instead Banner gets a body lock and reverses into Gomes's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gomes (27) vs (8) Banner
Gomes wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Banner stopping the sweep attempt from Gomes.
Banner being controlled here momentarily.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gomes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner wants to control from the top but Gomes keeps moving.
Banner passes Gomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gomes is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Gomes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage. #T9#
Gomes is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gomes is looking to improve his position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gomes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner slips nicely into half guard.
Gomes is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Is It Avatary Enough? , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Banner is looking to advance position but Gomes won't allow it.
Gomes gets full guard.#T10#
Banner stays in close to Gomes's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Gomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gomes keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Gomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Gomes is retaining full guard.
Gomes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Gomes is keeping the position.
Gomes seems keen to control Banner's posture.#SUB#
Banner looking to improve position, pressing down on Gomes's thigh with his hand. Gomes seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Banner paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Banner's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Gomes picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ronaldo Gomes!
A relieved looking Ronaldo Gomes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 95
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 4 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Vovchanchyn closes the distance and clinches.
Vovchanchyn wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vovchanchyn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vovchanchyn is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Vovchanchyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vovchanchyn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vovchanchyn is working for takedown but Banner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vovchanchyn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vovchanchyn goes for a takedown attempt but Banner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD2#
Banner gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vovchanchyn (0) vs (4) Banner#SUB2#
Banner goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vovchanchyn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banner but great work by Vovchanchyn. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Vovchanchyn (4) vs (4) Banner
Banner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vovchanchyn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vovchanchyn taking a breather here. #T1#
Banner stops Vovchanchyn from passing to mount.
Banner is trying to improve his position.
Banner has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner moves into full guard.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vovchanchyn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vovchanchyn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vovchanchyn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vovchanchyn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2##SUB2#
Vovchanchyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vovchanchyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Banner looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vovchanchyn has picked Banner up and slammed him! Banner can't keep hold of the triangle and Vovchanchyn manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (7) vs (4) Banner
Banner is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vovchanchyn's best efforts.#T3#
Banner tries to roll over but Vovchanchyn keeps him under control.
Vovchanchyn not doing much here.
Vovchanchyn prevents Banner from improving his position.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vovchanchyn content to control rather than advance. #T4##SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vovchanchyn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
#T5#
Vovchanchyn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner won't allow Vovchanchyn to pass to mount.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Vovchanchyn has control of the leg.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Vovchanchyn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vovchanchyn has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.#T6#
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vovchanchyn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vovchanchyn pushing down on Banner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vovchanchyn is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Banner looking for a kimura from the bottom but Vovchanchyn passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (10) vs (4) Banner
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T7#
Banner tries to bench press Vovchanchyn off him but Vovchanchyn keeps the position.
Banner sneaks back into half guard.
Banner tries to roll over but Vovchanchyn keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Vovchanchyn pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Banner has his foot on Vovchanchyn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vovchanchyn works his way back into a safe position though.
Vovchanchyn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vovchanchyn won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Vovchanchyn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner wants to sweep but Vovchanchyn has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (13) vs (4) Banner
Banner manages to get back to half guard.#T9#
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Vovchanchyn has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (16) vs (4) Banner
Banner can't escape the position.
Banner is trying to reverse the position but instead Vovchanchyn has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (19) vs (4) Banner
Vovchanchyn biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T10#
Vovchanchyn controlling well, preventing Banner from escaping the position.
Banner breaks Vovchanchyn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (19) vs (6) Banner
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vovchanchyn's guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Vovchanchyn defending well.
Vovchanchyn keeping control of the position.
Banner trying to control from Vovchanchyn's half guard. Vovchanchyn has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T11#
Banner forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Vovchanchyn defends it.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Vovchanchyn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Banner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T12#
Banner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Vovchanchyn trying to control the position.
#T13#
Vovchanchyn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (21) vs (6) Banner
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (21) vs (8) Banner
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Vovchanchyn wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Vovchanchyn defends it.
Vovchanchyn is refusing to be controlled, as Banner sits in half guard. #T14#
Vovchanchyn wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Vovchanchyn trying to control here.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Vovchanchyn is defending the position.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (21) vs (11) Banner
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vovchanchyn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 21 to 11.
A very excited looking Fedor Vovchanchyn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 93
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Alexander Maximus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 3 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Maximus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.
Maximus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Banner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Maximus (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is pressing down on Maximus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maximus is holding on for now.
Maximus wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Maximus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Maximus tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maximus won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Maximus has his hands clasped together around Banner's back. He's all about the action.
Maximus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Banner is looking to advance position but Maximus won't allow it.
Maximus is trying to control but can't.
Banner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Maximus reverses the position - he's now on top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to sweep here but Maximus controlling him for the moment.
Maximus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maximus advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (5) vs (2) Banner#T2#
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Maximus is working away from the top position though.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Maximus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Banner wants to control but Maximus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Maximus sits in half guard.
Maximus is looking to advance position but Banner won't allow it.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Maximus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Maximus (8) vs (2) Banner
Maximus controlling from mount.
Maximus is looking to work his way around to Banner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Maximus controlling the pace for now.
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Maximus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner is controlling an arm, preventing Maximus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Maximus's attempts to control the action.
Banner working to try and regain half guard.
Maximus content just to control the position here. #T5#
Maximus wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Maximus is having none of it.
Maximus wants to take Banner's back here but Banner is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner can't escape the position.
Maximus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T6#
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Maximus has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Banner tries to improve his position but instead Maximus has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Maximus (11) vs (2) Banner
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Banner wants to escape the position.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
Maximus is not going to allow Banner to sit and survive in this position.
Banner is trying to break free.
#T7#
Maximus keeps control of the position easily here as Banner tries to buck him off.
Banner is really stuck here.
Banner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Maximus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T8#
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Maximus controls the position.
Banner is really stuck here.
#T9#
Maximus is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Maximus keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
Maximus tries to keep control of the position but Banner is staying busy.#T10#
Maximus has the hooks in. Banner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Banner looking very determined here, making life difficult for Maximus.
Banner wants to escape the position.
Maximus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Banner's body.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Maximus go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T11#
Maximus biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maximus trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Banner can't escape the position.
Maximus tries to get the hooks in deep but Banner pushed the leg off. #T12#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Maximus is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Maximus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maximus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (11) vs (4) Banner
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Maximus is retaining full guard.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maximus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner is fighting to break Maximus's control of his arms but Maximus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
Banner being controlled here momentarily.
Maximus controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maximus's guard.
Maximus tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Maximus regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Maximus is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maximus (13) vs (4) Banner
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maximus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximus takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Alexander Maximus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Roddy Banner had this to say: 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 88
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Thom Thumb! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Thumb tries to sprawl but Banner drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thumb (0) vs (2) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to control. Thumb wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Thumb is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner wants to control from the top but Thumb keeps moving.
Thumb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thumb looking for a guillotine here but Banner defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumb can't keep his opponent in guard - Banner advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Thumb tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T1#
Thumb tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Banner has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (0) vs (5) Banner
Thumb is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thumb is working hard here to advance position.
Thumb wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Thumb (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thumb is really stuck here.
#T2##SUB2#
Banner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Thumb has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Banner goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Thumb escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (2) vs (8) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Thumb jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (5) vs (8) Banner
Thumb wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner wants to control but Thumb postures up.
Thumb is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T3#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner won't allow Thumb to pass to mount.
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumb is stalling here. Banner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Thumb seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Banner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thumb (5) vs (12) Banner#SUB2#
Banner is trying to get an arm triangle but Thumb is defending well.
Thumb is looking to reverse the position.
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Banner swings around for an armbar but Thumb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (12) Banner
Thumb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Banner wants to sweep here but Thumb controlling him for the moment.
Thumb passes into half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Thumb's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thumb pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Thumb pushes down on Banner's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banner trying to hold on to Thumb's head to control him but Thumb postures up.
Banner regains full guard. Nicely done. #T5##SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
#SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Thumb defends it easily.
Thumb passes Banner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thumb trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#SUB#
Thumb is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Banner gets back to full guard.
#T6#
Thumb slips nicely into half guard.
Banner trying to control from the bottom.
Banner works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Thumb is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thumb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thumb trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner controls Thumb momentarily but Thumb frees himself.
Banner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumb manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (7) vs (14) Banner#T7#
Banner passes into half guard.
Thumb moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Thumb throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banner escapes and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (7) vs (17) Banner
Thumb manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thumb manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Thumb is keeping the position.
Banner trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumb is retaining full guard.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Thumb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thumb (9) vs (17) Banner
Thumb is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T9##SUB2#
Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banner trying to control here.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T10#
Thumb moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Thumb (12) vs (17) Banner
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Thumb looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thumb fails to advance to Banner's back.
Banner holds of for dear life.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T11#
Banner tries to get to full guard but Thumb has control of the leg. #SUB#
Thumb is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Thumb trying to pass the guard but Banner defending well. #SUB#
Thumb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banner is just riding it out for now. Thumb eventually gives up the hold.
Banner tries to roll over but Thumb keeps him under control.#T12##SUB2#
Banner actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Thumb is working for a submission of some sort.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Banner is trying to control Thumb's posture. Thumb takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Banner! Thumb is rotating here... this could be the end... Banner is out! Thumb has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thom Thumb!
After winning the bout, Thom Thumb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 82
Date: Dec 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Ferdinand Upsala!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Upsala is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Upsala's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Upsala
Upsala manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Upsala
Banner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Upsala#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Upsala is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Banner prevents Upsala from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Upsala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Upsala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Upsala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Upsala is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Upsala looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Upsala
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (9) vs (2) Upsala
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Upsala is looking to escape.
Upsala tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Upsala is having none of it.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Upsala is holding on tight.
#T2#
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Upsala slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Upsala is not content to let Banner control the position.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (12) vs (2) Upsala
Upsala sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Upsala knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Upsala is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Upsala is looking to improve his position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Upsala defending well. #T3#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Upsala is working away.
Upsala moves into full guard.
Banner passes Upsala's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Upsala trying to control from the bottom.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is pressing down on Upsala's thigh, looking to free his foot. Upsala is holding on for now. #SUB#
Banner seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Upsala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Upsala tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Banner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T4#
Upsala is in trouble now - Banner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (2) Upsala
Upsala working to try and regain half guard.
Upsala is trying to reverse the position but instead Banner has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Banner (18) vs (2) Upsala
Banner has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Upsala's body.
#SUB#
Upsala defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
Upsala tries to escape the position.
#T5#
Banner is looking to control Upsala but Upsala is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Upsala won't enjoy being in this position. Banner looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Upsala is tapping - it's over boys! Banner picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Our winner, Roddy Banner, 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:
Stepping Stone 74
Date: Dec 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 11 losses; Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Banner looking to score a takedown here. Dirt is defending well but Banner drives through and ends up in Dirt's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Dirt#SUB2#
Dirt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirt controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner passes Dirt's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Banner moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Dirt
Banner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (7) vs (0) Dirt
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banner has control of Dirt's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dirt regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dirt tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Dirt has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Banner fails to take his opponent's back.
Dirt is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Dirt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dirt trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Dirt doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dirt keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Dirt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dirt wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
Dirt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (7) vs (4) Dirt
Banner can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banner defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dirt's arms.
Banner trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Dirt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Banner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Banner for a finish.
Banner just looking to survive in the bad position.
Banner is really stuck here.
Banner prevents Dirt from getting a body triangle.
Dirt not allowing Banner to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Dirt wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner tries to escape but Dirt has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Banner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Banner tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banner showing good submission defense here.
Dirt is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
Banner trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Dirt is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Dirt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dirt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (9) vs (4) Dirt#T5#
Banner advances to half guard.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dirt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Dirt defending well.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dirt tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Dirt actively working from the bottom here.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (12) vs (4) Dirt#T6#
Banner looking to control but Dirt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banner prevents Dirt from getting the reversal.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Dirt regains half guard.
Banner is pressing down on Dirt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dirt is holding on for now.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Banner seems to be working for a kimura but Dirt defends the submission attempt.
Dirt is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Banner uses his free foot to push down on Dirt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dirt. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (15) vs (4) Dirt#SUB#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Dirt is in no mood to give up.
Dirt is trying to escape the mount but Banner keeps good control and instead manages to take Dirt's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (18) vs (4) Dirt
Banner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dirt doesn't escape.
Dirt trying to control but not successfully.
Banner controlling from the back.#T9#
Banner keeps control of the position as Dirt tries to break free.
#SUB#
Banner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Banner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dirt knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dirt for a finish.
Dirt tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Dirt is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
Banner keeps control of the position easily here as Dirt tries to buck him off.
#T10##SUB#
Dirt defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dirt wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Banner controls the action.#SUB#
Banner has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dirt has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dirt is really stuck here.
Banner trying to control momentarily.
Dirt tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
#T11#
Dirt keeps trying to improve his position.
Banner biding his time, controlling Dirt. #SUB#
Banner is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Dirt taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Banner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 70
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daijiro Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kimura to the mat! Kimura manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Kimura
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Kimura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner is taking a breather. Kimura says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kimura trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Kimura
Kimura prevents Banner from taking his back.
Kimura is working to get back to half guard.
Kimura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kimura is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Banner mounts Kimura! Really nice guard pass there!
Banner wants to take Kimura's back here but Kimura is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Kimura tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kimura is looking to escape.
Kimura prevents Banner from taking his back.
Kimura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (0) Kimura
Banner has the hooks in. Kimura is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kimura trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kimura can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Kimura showing good submission defense here.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kimura.
Kimura prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.
Kimura trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip.
Kimura manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Kimura.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) Kimura
Kimura preventing the sweep.
Kimura wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kimura defends well.#T4#
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Kimura is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kimura trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner keeping full guard, as Kimura tries to pass.
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there. #T5#
Banner pulls Kimura in close to his closed guard and prevents Kimura from doing any damage or advancing position.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banner continues to stall.
Kimura preventing the sweep. #T6##SUB#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kimura trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner trying to control the position here.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (2) Kimura
Banner is pushing down on Kimura's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kimura is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kimura is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
#SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Banner is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Banner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kimura is positioning himself well to prevent Banner advancing to mount. #SUB#
Banner is working for a kimura but Kimura is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kimura manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner passes Kimura's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banner wants to control but Kimura is keeping him busy.
Kimura is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Kimura is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Banner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kimura doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banner.
Kimura trying to control here.
#T9#
Banner is keen to just control but Kimura is a slippery customer.
Kimura tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kimura looking for submissions off his back.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well.
Kimura desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Banner is thwarting Kimura's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Kimura is looking to improve his position.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kimura knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner is trying to control the action in half guard but Kimura is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kimura has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banner in particular looking to stall.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Kimura defending well. #T11#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Kimura is working away. #SUB#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Kimura is defending well.
Kimura is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kimura avoid being mounted?
Kimura works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kimura wants to control but Banner passes easily into half guard.
#T12#
Kimura gets back to full guard.
Kimura trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kimura working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Kimura is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position. #T13#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Kimura is retaining full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kimura is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kimura working a defensive guard but Banner manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (13) vs (2) Kimura
Banner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Kimura is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banner moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (15) vs (2) Kimura#T14#
Banner avoids the attempt from Kimura to control.#SUB#
Banner swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kimura is now in Banner's guard. A big mistake from Banner there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (4) Kimura
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kimura trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 67
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 1 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Beaver Shaver!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Banner shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Shaver
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner prevents Shaver from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaver wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T1#
Shaver manages to get to full guard.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Banner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaver looking to control.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banner trying to control but Shaver is working from the bottom.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banner passes into half guard.
Well, if Banner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shaver for as long as he can get away with.
Shaver works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Shaver controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shaver keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Shaver is keeping the position.
Shaver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaver keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner stays in close to Shaver's body and controls the position.
Shaver is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6##SUB2#
Shaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banner trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shaver manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Shaver
Shaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner controlling Shaver's posture.
Shaver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shaver trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T7#
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shaver trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner wants to sweep here but Shaver controlling him for the moment.
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Shaver looking to pass the guard.
Shaver trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom. #T8#
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Shaver
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaver being controlled here, momentarily.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Shaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner controlling from the top position. #T9#
Further stalling from Banner.
Shaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner postures up.
Shaver is adopting a defensive guard.
Shaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T10#
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Banner.
Shaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaver, not yet.
Banner is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Shaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T11#
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shaver keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shaver controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #SUB#
Banner has gone for a leg lock! Shaver slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (4) Shaver#T12#
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shaver slips nicely into half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is looking to control Shaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banner avoid being mounted?
Shaver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Shaver frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (4) vs (7) Shaver#T13##SUB2#
Shaver is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Banner is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Banner flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Shaver anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Banner and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Shaver slips an arm under Banner chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Shaver has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Shaver is squeezing on Banner like an anaconda would it's prey. Banner fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Beaver Shaver!
In defeat, Roddy Banner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 61
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Fedor Vovchanchyn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vovchanchyn defends it nicely.
Vovchanchyn is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Vovchanchyn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SSJ Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Banner scores with a takedown into Vovchanchyn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vovchanchyn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to control but Vovchanchyn is working from the bottom.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Banner is fighting to break Vovchanchyn's control of his arms but Vovchanchyn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vovchanchyn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.#T2#
Vovchanchyn keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner looking to sit in guard and control but Vovchanchyn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (2) vs (2) Banner
Banner is trying to control the position but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Vovchanchyn content to stall in guard here.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Vovchanchyn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banner seems keen to control Vovchanchyn's posture.
Vovchanchyn stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (5) vs (2) Banner
Vovchanchyn tries to move to mount but Banner blocks the move with his legs.
Banner can't do much from the bottom here.
Banner is looking to regain half guard here but Vovchanchyn keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner trying to remain calm as Vovchanchyn controls from the top position.
Banner stops Vovchanchyn from passing to mount.
Banner tries to improve position but can't.
Banner stops Vovchanchyn from passing to mount.
Banner regains half guard.
Banner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vovchanchyn is one step ahead there.
Vovchanchyn is fighting to break Banner's control of his arms but Banner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vovchanchyn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banner is trying to keep Vovchanchyn in close.
Vovchanchyn being controlled here momentarily.
Banner looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Vovchanchyn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T7#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is trying to control but Vovchanchyn passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (8) vs (2) Banner
Vovchanchyn staying calm.
Banner prevents Vovchanchyn from moving into mount.
Banner gets back to half guard.
Banner wants to control but Vovchanchyn is keeping busy.
#T8#
Banner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vovchanchyn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banner swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banner working a defensive guard but Vovchanchyn passes into half guard.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Vovchanchyn is very close to passing his half guard.
Vovchanchyn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T9#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Vovchanchyn is controlling the pace.
Vovchanchyn trying to mount his opponent but Banner defends it.
Vovchanchyn moves into full mount! Banner won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (11) vs (2) Banner#T10#
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Banner wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Vovchanchyn looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vovchanchyn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Vovchanchyn has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Banner tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Banner can't escape the position.
Banner tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Vovchanchyn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vovchanchyn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner tries to hold on but Vovchanchyn postures up.
Vovchanchyn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Banner is desperately trying to improve his position but Vovchanchyn has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vovchanchyn works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vovchanchyn (14) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to control but Vovchanchyn is having none of it.
Banner is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Vovchanchyn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Vovchanchyn isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Vovchanchyn is looking to work his way around to Banner's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Vovchanchyn manages to capitalize on a mistake by Banner to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vovchanchyn (17) vs (2) Banner
Banner wants to control his opponent's hands but Vovchanchyn gets his hands free.
Vovchanchyn is hanging on to Banner's back as he tries to escape.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.
Vovchanchyn controlling the position well here. Banner rolled but Vovchanchyn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Banner rolls, trying to escape but Vovchanchyn keeps control of the position.
#T14#
Banner turns into Vovchanchyn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vovchanchyn (17) vs (4) Banner
Vovchanchyn is controlling Banner's posture.
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner wants to control from the top but Vovchanchyn keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner pushing down on Vovchanchyn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vovchanchyn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vovchanchyn takes the fight on points by 17 to 4.
A victorious Fedor Vovchanchyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 57
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dan Miles!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Banner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Miles quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Miles
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Miles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miles for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miles is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Miles avoid being mounted?#T1#
Banner wants to pass the guard but Miles is defending well.
Miles trying to control but Banner postures up.
Still in half guard, Banner seems content to control.#SUB#
Miles makes his way to full guard, as Banner worked for a kimura.
Miles looks winded!
Banner passes Miles's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2##SUB#
Banner has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Miles defend it? Banner steps over the head and cranks it - Miles is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Banner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 54
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 7 losses; Silas T Berry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Banner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Berry
Banner stays in close to Berry's body and controls the position.
Banner preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berry is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (2) Berry
Banner wants to improve his position but Berry is controlling well.
Berry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Banner is trying is best to control the position here.
Banner is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Berry has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brotherhood MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Berry trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away. #T2#
Banner tries to get to full guard but Berry has control of the leg.
Banner manages to get to full guard.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berry tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner wants to sweep here but Berry controlling him for the moment.
Berry wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berry being controlled here momentarily.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Berry from controlling successfully.
Berry won't allow Banner to sweep him here. #SUB#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Berry defends well.#T4##SUB#
Banner has his foot on Berry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Berry works his way back into a safe position though.
Berry trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner is controlling Berry's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #T5#
Berry looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Berry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Berry has managed to get both his arms back between Banner's legs - danger averted.
Banner has his hands on Berry's head, controlling the position.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet. #SUB#
Berry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Berry being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Banner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Berry defends it easily.#T6#
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (4) vs (2) Berry
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T7#
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Berry is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Banner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T8#
Berry looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Berry controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself. #T9#
Banner content to stall in guard here.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T10#
Banner passes Berry's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T11##SUB#
Banner is looking for a kimura but Berry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banner to get the leverage.
Berry is in trouble now - Banner has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (7) vs (2) Berry
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berry for as long as he can get away with.
Berry is controlling an arm, preventing Banner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Berry is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Banner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T12#
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Berry is holding on tight.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner prevents Berry from getting the reversal.
Banner controlling from mount. #T13#
Berry has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (10) vs (2) Berry#SUB#
Banner looking to break Berry's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Berry remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
I would not like to be Berry right now.
Further stalling from Banner.
Banner has the hooks in. Berry is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Berry looks winded!#T14#
Banner controls the position.
Berry is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Roddy Banner 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:
Stepping Stone 50
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; William Smyth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Smyth has Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Banner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Banner has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smyth regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smyth (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smyth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smyth has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Smyth defending well.
Smyth wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1#
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Smyth is trying to escape the mount.
Smyth is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Banner wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time.
Banner trying to control but Smyth is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Smyth (0) vs (8) Banner#SUB2#
Smyth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Banner trying to control.#T3#
Smyth is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
#SUB2#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smyth rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Banner tightening his grip on Smyth, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Smyth defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4#
Smyth trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Smyth tries to break free.
Smyth trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Banner is looking to control Smyth but Smyth is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Banner trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Smyth doesn't escape.
Smyth tries to escape the position.
Will Banner go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner keeps control of the position as Smyth tries to break free.
Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T6#
Smyth just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Smyth tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner wants to take Smyth's back but he can't do it this time.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Banner trying to control but Smyth is having none of it. #T7#
Smyth sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (0) vs (11) Banner
Banner looking to control but Smyth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner avoids the attempt from Smyth to control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smyth is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Smyth is holding on tight.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smyth is looking to escape.
Smyth stops Banner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Banner fails to move to back control.
Banner wants to control the pace but Smyth is squirming around nicely.
Banner is trying to control here but Smyth has managed to regain half guard.
Smyth is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smyth gets back to full guard.
Banner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smyth's guard. #T11##SUB#
Smyth looking for submissions off his back.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Smyth is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner controlling the action here.
Banner works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Smyth (0) vs (14) Banner
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T12#
Banner wants to control the pace but Smyth is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Banner jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smyth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smyth and Banner has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Banner controls the position.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Smyth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smyth tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Banner trying to control the position but Smyth is working away.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smyth's legs.
Smyth struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here.
Banner trying to control the action but Smyth is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T14#
The referee asks Banner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smyth keeps working.
Smyth being controlled for a moment.
Smyth might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smyth is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 0.
Our winner, Roddy Banner, 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:
Stepping Stone 45
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Thom Thumb!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Thumb moves into the clinch.#TD#
Banner gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Banner (2) vs (0) Thumb
Banner moves into full mount! Thumb won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (5) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is trying to escape the mount.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Thumb is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Thumb is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape. #SUB#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Thumb defends it well.
Thumb tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Thumb is trying to escape the mount but Banner keeps good control and instead manages to take Thumb's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (0) Thumb
Thumb is in bad spot here.
Thumb wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free.
Thumb rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Thumb defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Banner's arms. #T2#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Banner looking to break Thumb's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thumb remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banner is looking to control Thumb but Thumb is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB#
Banner working for the choke. #T3#
Thumb tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Banner struggling to keep hold of the position.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Thumb tries to break free.
Thumb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumb trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip. #T4#
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping busy.
Thumb tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Banner trying to control.
Thumb is trying to break free.
Banner biding his time, controlling Thumb.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Thumb defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T5##SUB#
Banner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thumb is defending well though. Banner let's go of the attempt for now.
Thumb wants to escape the position.
Thumb prevents Banner from getting a body triangle.
Thumb breaks Banner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (8) vs (2) Thumb#T6##SUB#
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Thumb defends easily.
Banner is trying to keep Thumb in close.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Banner looking for subs off his back but Thumb has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Thumb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Banner is not content to let Thumb control the position.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Thumb is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Thumb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Banner has a hand on Thumb's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thumb takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (5) Thumb
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thumb might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Thumb isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner regains half guard.
Thumb wants to free his trapped foot but Banner is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Thumb works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (8) vs (8) Thumb
Thumb tries to control but Banner wriggling away. #T9#
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner tries to lock up and control but Thumb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thumb looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thumb tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Banner is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Banner (8) vs (11) Thumb#SUB2#
Thumb working for a choke but Banner is defending well.
Banner wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Will Thumb go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Banner rolls, trying to escape but Thumb keeps control of the position.
Thumb wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Banner is working hard here to advance position.
Banner breaks Thumb's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (10) vs (11) Thumb
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Thumb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner postures up.
#T12#
Banner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Banner trying to control but Thumb is working from the bottom.
Thumb is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thumb controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner stands and throws Thumb's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banner (13) vs (11) Thumb#T13#
Banner advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banner (15) vs (11) Thumb
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thumb is looking to escape.
Thumb tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.#SUB#
Banner goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thumb is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banner (15) vs (13) Thumb
Thumb looking to pass the guard.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T14##SUB2#
Thumb drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Banner (19) vs (13) Thumb
Banner wants to control but Thumb is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thumb knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thumb is not content to let Banner control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner takes the fight on points by 19 to 13.
Roddy Banner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 42
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Npenni Nzoechi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into Nzoechi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Nzoechi (0) vs (2) Banner
Nzoechi controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Nzoechi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nzoechi wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Nzoechi working a defensive guard here.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nzoechi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nzoechi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banner is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Banner controlling from the top position.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Nzoechi is retaining full guard.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nzoechi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nzoechi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Nzoechi trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Nzoechi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nzoechi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nzoechi is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
It looks like Banner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nzoechi trying to control here.
Nzoechi is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Nzoechi defending well.
Nzoechi wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nzoechi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Banner prevents Nzoechi from improving his position.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nzoechi trying to control but Banner postures up.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Nzoechi trying to control from the bottom.
Banner controlling the action here.
Nzoechi is trying to control but can't.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Nzoechi is defending well.
Nzoechi is looking to improve his position.
Banner stalling.
Nzoechi trying to control here.
#SUB#
Nzoechi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nzoechi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Nzoechi (0) vs (5) Banner#T5#
Banner avoids the attempt from Nzoechi to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nzoechi wants to control but Banner is having none of it.
Nzoechi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nzoechi tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Banner is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Nzoechi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Nzoechi shrugs it off.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Nzoechi wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Nzoechi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T6#
Nzoechi tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Nzoechi is holding on tight.
Nzoechi wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but Nzoechi doesn't allow it.
Nzoechi can't escape the position.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nzoechi tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Nzoechi (0) vs (8) Banner
A bit of a pause in the action here. Banner controlling the positon.#T7##SUB2#
Banner has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Banner controls the action.
Nzoechi is trying to break free.
What can Nzoechi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Nzoechi just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Banner controlling from the back.
Nzoechi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Banner controlling the position well here. Nzoechi rolled but Banner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8##SUB2#
Banner patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Nzoechi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
Banner biding his time, controlling Nzoechi.
Nzoechi just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Banner keeps control of the position as Nzoechi tries to break free.
Nzoechi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
Nzoechi trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T9#
Nzoechi trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Banner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Nzoechi knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Nzoechi for a finish.
Banner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nzoechi rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
Banner is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Banner is hanging on to Nzoechi's back as he tries to escape.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T10#
Banner gets his hands free as Nzoechi looks to control.
Banner just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Banner gets his hands free as Nzoechi looks to control.
Nzoechi tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Banner working for the choke.
Banner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Nzoechi trying to control the position but Banner manages to sink in the hooks.
Banner controls the action.
Nzoechi can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Nzoechi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T11##SUB2#
Nzoechi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Banner gets his way!
Nzoechi trying to control the hands but Banner won't let him.
Nzoechi can't escape the position.
I would not like to be Nzoechi right now.
Nzoechi tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
Nzoechi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12##SUB2#
Nzoechi won't enjoy being in this position. Banner looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Nzoechi is tapping - it's over boys! Banner picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 38
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leonardinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner scores with a takedown into Chai's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Banner
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Banner is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner controlling the action here.
Chai won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner controlling the action here.#T2#
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Chai defends it.
Banner keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Banner is thwarting Chai's attempts to control the position.
Banner stalling.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner trying to control the pace.
Chai tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.#T4#
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chai defends it well.
Banner controlling the pace.
It looks like Banner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T5#
Banner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Chai! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Banner
Chai is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner trying to control but Chai is having none of it.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banner controlling from mount. #T6#
Chai is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Chai stops Banner from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Chai tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but Chai doesn't allow it.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner avoids the attempt from Chai to control.#T8#
Chai is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Chai is holding on tight.
Chai regains half guard.#T9#
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Banner trying to control the pace.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T10#
Banner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chai's thigh. Chai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner controlling from the top position. #T11#
Chai is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chai can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Banner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Banner
You can see the frustration on Chai's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
Chai prevents Banner from moving into mount.
Chai trying to remain calm as Banner controls from the top position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Banner.
Banner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chai's legs.
Chai is looking to reverse the position.
Banner controls the position from side control.
Banner trying to control the position but Chai is working away. #T13#
Chai tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position. #SUB2#
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banner wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Chai wants to get back to full guard but Banner has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (11) Banner
Banner moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Chai (0) vs (14) Banner#T14##SUB2#
Banner is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Chai trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Banner.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chai is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Banner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 0.
Roddy Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 35
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Dionisio De Herrera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: De Herrera (0) vs (2) Banner#SUB#
De Herrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De Herrera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Herrera tries to get to full guard but Banner has control of the leg. #T1#
De Herrera has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner wants to pass the guard but De Herrera is defending well.
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on De Herrera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Herrera. Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
De Herrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Herrera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner content just to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Banner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Banner is continuing to stall.
De Herrera wants to control but Banner is having none of it.#T3#
De Herrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Herrera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner controlling from mount.
Banner wants to take De Herrera's back here but De Herrera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
De Herrera working to try and regain half guard.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner prevents De Herrera from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Herrera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
De Herrera sneaks back into half guard.
De Herrera is looking to improve his position.
Banner is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: De Herrera (0) vs (8) Banner
Banner controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
De Herrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banner controlling his opponent.
Banner fails to take his opponent's back.
De Herrera looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner controlling from the full mount. #T6#
De Herrera wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner controlling his opponent. #T7#
De Herrera is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Banner is working for a guillotine from mount but De Herrera frees his head quite easily.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Banner controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Banner has control of De Herrera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and De Herrera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but De Herrera doesn't allow it.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner avoids the attempt from De Herrera to control.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
De Herrera tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
De Herrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
De Herrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Banner wants to take his opponent's back but De Herrera doesn't allow it. #SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but De Herrera is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
De Herrera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banner wants to take De Herrera's back but he can't do it this time. #T11#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
De Herrera is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but De Herrera manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt De Herrera will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
You can see the frustration on De Herrera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T12#
De Herrera is trying to improve his position.
De Herrera prevents Banner from moving into mount.
De Herrera being controlled for a moment.
De Herrera is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it. #SUB2#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.#T13#
Banner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
De Herrera is looking for a sweep.
Banner has knee on belly momentarily but De Herrera bucks him off and regains half guard.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
De Herrera trying to control but Banner postures up.
#T14#
Banner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
De Herrera wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Banner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
De Herrera trying to control but Banner postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 8 to 0.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 31
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Lance Walker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Banner drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Walker (0) vs (2) Banner
Walker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner stands and throws Walker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (5) Banner
Banner content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Banner working away.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walker keeps working. #T1#
Banner has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Walker (0) vs (7) Banner
Banner with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Banner wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Walker tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Walker can't escape the position.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Walker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banner wants to take Walker's back here but Walker is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Walker is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Banner trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Walker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Walker trying to control here.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Banner controlling the action here. #T4#
Walker tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Walker trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Walker is defending well.
#T5#
Banner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Walker defends it.
Banner is taking a breather. Walker says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banner is looking to advance position but Walker won't allow it. #T7#
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Walker trying to get back to full guard but Banner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Walker (0) vs (10) Banner#T8#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Walker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Walker won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Walker reverses the position - he's now on top in Banner's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (10) Banner
Banner is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard. #T9#
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Walker is proving a slippery customer.
Banner pulls Walker in close to prevent any damage.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Walker is one step ahead there.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner has his hands on Walker's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
Banner wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment. #T10##SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Walker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Walker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banner is keeping the position for now.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banner wants to sweep here but Walker controlling him for the moment.
Walker wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banner is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (2) vs (12) Banner#T11#
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Walker is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (12) Banner
Banner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12##SUB2#
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Walker tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Walker wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Walker (4) vs (14) Banner
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Walker keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Banner drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Banner off! Banner jumps back into Walker's guard.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banner preventing the sweep. #T14#
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Walker is retaining full guard.
Banner keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Walker is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Tsuyoi Empi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Empi (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner is taking a breather. Empi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Empi defends it.
Banner prevents Empi from improving his position.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Empi defends it.
Banner looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Empi is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner controlling the action here.#T1##SUB2#
Empi is defending against the submission attempts here by Banner.
Banner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Empi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Empi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banner is working away from the top position though.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Empi is working away.
Banner tries to pass to full mount but Empi defends it. #T2#
Banner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Empi is working away.
Empi manages to get to full guard.
Empi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Empi controls Banner momentarily but Banner frees himself.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Empi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to control from the top but Empi keeps moving.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Empi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banner defends well.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Empi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Empi looking to control.
Banner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banner works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Empi is working away.
Empi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Empi (4) vs (2) Banner
Empi trying to control momentarily.
Banner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Banner do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Empi is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Empi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Empi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Empi (4) vs (4) Banner
Banner is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Empi is trying to control the position but Banner postures up.
Banner stands and throws Empi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (4) vs (7) Banner
Banner wants to control but Empi is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Empi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.
Empi wants to control but Banner is keeping busy.
#T7#
Banner stalling.
Empi is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Empi is defending well.
Empi is doing well to control the position and prevent Banner from advancing to side control.#T8#
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Empi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Empi is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Empi has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Banner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Empi. Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (4) vs (10) Banner
Banner slows the pace down.
Empi regains half guard.
Empi trying to control from the bottom.
Banner controlling the action here. #SUB#
Empi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T9#
Banner is pressing down on Empi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Empi is holding on for now.
Banner is still trying to improve position.
Banner is controlling the pace.
#T10#
Empi wants to control the action here but instead Banner manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Empi (4) vs (13) Banner
Banner wants to control the pace but Empi is squirming around nicely.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner trying to control but Empi is having none of it.
Banner controlling the pace for now.
Empi has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Empi (4) vs (16) Banner#T11#
Good control from Banner.
Empi can't escape the position.
Empi trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip.
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Banner not allowing Empi to control his hands.
Empi staying busy and making it hard for Banner to control.
Banner keeps control of the position as Empi tries to break free.
Banner keeps control of the position easily here as Empi tries to buck him off.
#T12#
Banner trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Banner is riding his opponent, not letting Empi buck him off. #SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Empi has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Banner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Good control from Banner.#T13#
Empi tries to roll but Banner sticks to his back.
What can Empi do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Empi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Banner controlling well, preventing Empi from escaping the position.
Empi is working hard here to advance position.
Empi just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Empi is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banner.
Banner is hanging on to Empi's back as he tries to escape.
#T14##SUB2#
Banner looking for the RNC.
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Empi.
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Empi is staying busy.
Banner not allowing Empi to control his hands.
A lull in the action here.
Empi just trying to survive but Banner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner tries to keep control of the position but Empi is staying busy.
Banner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 16 to 4.
Roddy Banner is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Roddy Banner 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:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Torres! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Banner fails to land the takedown.
Torres fails in his attempt to clinch.
Torres wants to clinch.
No luck for Banner with that takedown attempt.
Torres tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banner manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Torres takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner tries for a takedown but Torres manages to get underhooks.
Miguel Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.
Torres is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Banner is defending well.
Banner's coach down at Reach Around was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banner's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Torres is trying to drag Banner to the mat but Banner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Banner is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Banner lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Torres (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.#T1#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #T2#
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Torres controlling Banner's posture.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Banner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Banner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass. #T4#
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres 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.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres controlling Banner's posture. #T5#
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to pass the guard.
Banner is pushing down on Torres's leg trying to pass to half guard. Torres is fighting to maintain full guard but Banner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banner trying to mount his opponent but Torres defends it. #SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Torres defends it well. #T6#
Banner trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Torres wants to control but Banner passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Torres (0) vs (5) Banner
Torres is trying to get back to half guard.
Torres stops Banner from passing to mount.
Torres gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Torres (0) vs (7) Banner#T7#
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Torres tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Torres wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Torres is working to get back to half guard.
Torres slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banner is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Banner wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Banner forces his way into half guard.
Banner is looking to advance position but Torres won't allow it.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Banner is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well. #T10#
Torres is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Banner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Torres is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Torres wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T12#
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres being controlled here, momentarily.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Torres trying to control the position.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres looking to control.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Banner tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Banner being controlled here momentarily.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Torres wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres is pulling down on Banner's head to control his posture.
Banner trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 7 to 0.
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Oki Zuki ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zuki (0) vs (4) Banner
Banner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Banner is looking to take a break and control but Zuki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banner taking a breather here.
Zuki tries to bench press Banner off him but Banner keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuki wants to control but Banner postures up.
Banner advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zuki (0) vs (6) Banner
Zuki is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Zuki is working hard here to advance position.
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner controlling his opponent.
More stalling from Banner.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner controlling from mount. #T2#
Zuki is trying to escape the mount.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Zuki is having none of it.
Zuki tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.
Zuki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Zuki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuki wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zuki is not content to let Banner control the position.#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a kimura here.
Zuki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banner's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuki (4) vs (6) Banner
Zuki struggling to keep hold of the position.
Zuki keeps control of the position as Banner tries to break free.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zuki tries to get the hooks in deep but Banner pushed the leg off.
Banner trying to control the hands but Zuki breaks the grip. #SUB#
Banner is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zuki gets his way!
Zuki gets his hands free as Banner looks to control. #SUB#
Zuki is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Banner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Banner for a finish.
Zuki just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5#
Banner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zuki 's guard. Nice work there by Banner.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (4) vs (8) Banner
Zuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zuki (6) vs (8) Banner
Zuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner pulls Zuki in to control the position. #T6#
Zuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Zuki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.
Banner seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T7#
Zuki is pushing down on Banner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banner is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zuki controlling the pace.
Zuki is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zuki 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zuki 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zuki (6) vs (12) Banner
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Banner's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8##SUB2#
Banner is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zuki has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Zuki preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banner.
Zuki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Zuki rolls, trying to escape but Banner keeps control of the position.
Banner is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Zuki wants to control his opponent's hands but Banner gets his hands free. #T9#
Zuki tries to escape but Banner has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Zuki tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Banner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Banner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Zuki tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner controlling from mount.
Zuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banner tries to control but Zuki wriggling away.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Zuki tries to hold on but Banner postures up.
Banner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zuki is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Zuki is looking to get to half guard.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zuki is looking to escape. #T12#
Zuki wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner tries to control but Zuki wriggling away.
Zuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zuki tries to reverse the position but Banner maintains control.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zuki is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#T13#
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zuki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner looking to control and managing it successfully.
Zuki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zuki wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.#T14#
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Let's hope that Banner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zuki is trying to escape the mount.
Banner wants to control the pace but Zuki is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 12 to 6.
A very excited looking Roddy Banner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Banner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smooth's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Smooth (0) vs (2) Banner
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smooth wants to control but Banner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner trying to control the pace.
Smooth is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Smooth moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smooth keeping full guard, as Banner tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Smooth wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Smooth pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Smooth is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner trying to move into half guard but instead Smooth has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (2) vs (2) Banner
Smooth wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smooth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Smooth tries to free his leg and advance position but Banner is retaining full guard.
Banner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smooth is one step ahead there.
Smooth being controlled here momentarily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Banner keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Banner has his hands on Smooth's head, controlling the position.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Banner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smooth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banner trying to control the position here. #T5#
Smooth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banner trying to control but Smooth postures up.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Smooth has control of the leg.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banner is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Banner working for a triangle but Smooth defends it easily.
Banner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Smooth is now in half guard. #T6#
Banner is looking for a sweep. Smooth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner is controlling Smooth's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Banner wants to improve his position but Smooth is controlling well.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smooth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smooth's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Smooth (2) vs (6) Banner#SUB2#
Banner looking for the choke but no joy.
Smooth tries to escape the position.
Banner keeps control of the position easily here as Smooth tries to buck him off.
Smooth trying to control the hands but Banner breaks the grip. #T8#
Smooth is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Banner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Banner controlling the position well here. Smooth rolled but Banner kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Banner looking to break Smooth's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Smooth remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Banner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Banner really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smooth.#SUB2#
Banner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T9#
Smooth is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Banner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Smooth is defending well though. Banner let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Banner is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Smooth defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Banner keeps control of the position easily here as Smooth tries to buck him off.
It looks like Banner might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T10#
Smooth trying to control but not successfully.
Smooth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Banner.
Banner slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Smooth tries to break free.
Smooth is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Smooth manages to reverse the position and now he's in Banner's guard. Nice work there by Smooth.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Smooth (4) vs (6) Banner
Banner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T11#
Banner wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Banner is looking for a triangle but Smooth pushes his legs off easily.
Banner working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Banner managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Smooth is fighting to break Banner's control of his arms but Banner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Banner wants to sweep here but Smooth controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Banner keeping full guard, as Smooth tries to pass.
Smooth controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banner controlling Smooth's posture.
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully. #T14#
Smooth won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Smooth from controlling successfully.
Banner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smooth wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smooth won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 6 to 4.
Our winner, Roddy Banner, 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:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kip Stern! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roddy Banner!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Stern rushes Banner and presses him up against the cage.
Stern really is a fat lump.#TD2#
Banner lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stern (0) vs (2) Banner
Banner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stern on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stern tries to get out of the position.
Banner wants to take a breather but Stern is having none of it. #SUB#
Stern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Banner is trying to work for a kimura but Stern is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stern is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner is looking to advance position but Stern won't allow it.
Stern is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stern avoid being mounted?
Banner wants to free his trapped foot but Stern is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1#
Banner trying to control from half guard but Stern is working away.
Banner prevents Stern from improving his position.
Banner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Stern is holding on to half guard well.
Banner is keen to just control but Stern is a slippery customer.#T2#
Stern slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stern is keeping the position for now.
Banner advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Stern (0) vs (5) Banner
Stern is trying to control Banner's posture but Banner avoids it.
Banner has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stern! Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (7) Banner
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Stern working to try and regain half guard.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #T3#
Stern is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stern is looking to reverse the position.
Banner taking a breather here.
Stern is not content to let Banner control the position.
Stern might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stern is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Banner tries to advance to mount but Stern denies him.
Stern manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.
Stern is looking to improve his position.
Banner passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Stern (0) vs (10) Banner#SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well. #SUB2#
Banner has hold of Stern's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stern manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T5##SUB2#
Banner is working for a guillotine from mount but Stern frees his head quite easily.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #SUB2#
Stern defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Stern is working to get back to half guard.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner postures up.#T6#
Banner wants to control the pace but Stern is squirming around nicely.
Banner controlling the position easily from mount.
Stern knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banner on the ground.#SUB2#
Banner looking for a guillotine from mount but Stern is having none of it.
Stern is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it.
Banner takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Banner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Banner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stern, who protects the arm well.
Stern struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Banner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T8#
Banner works to advance to full mount. Stern defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (12) Banner
Stern is looking to improve his position but Banner isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Banner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Stern can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Banner has hold of Stern's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stern manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Banner working for a guillotine from mount but Stern is in no mood to give up.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Stern defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Banner.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.#T10#
Banner content just to control the position here.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Stern can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner avoids the attempt from Stern to control.
Stern working to try and regain half guard.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stern is looking to escape. #T11##SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Banner jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stern manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Banner advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Stern (0) vs (14) Banner
Banner controlling from the full mount.
Stern is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action. #T12#
Banner avoids the attempt from Stern to control.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stern is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Banner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stern is surviving well by controlling Banner's body position as best he can.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it.
Stern is wriggling around trying to escape.
Stern is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but Stern is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner. #T13#
Stern wants to hold on but Banner pushes him away.
Banner trying to control but Stern is having none of it. #SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Banner wants to finish this one by submission but Stern is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Banner. #T14#
Banner controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Banner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Stern tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #SUB2#
Banner looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Banner working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banner looking to secure an arm triangle but Stern defends it well.
Stern is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Banner wins on points by 14 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Mspomfad fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Banner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banner misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Mspomfad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Mspomfad's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Mspomfad circles away.
Mspomfad with the counter takedown but Banner avoids it easily.
Mspomfad tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Mspomfad tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range. #CL#
Banner moves into the clinch.
Banner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mspomfad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner stalling in the clinch.
Mspomfad trying to control the position but instead, Banner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mspomfad into the cage.
Banner tries for a takedown but Mspomfad manages to get underhooks.
#T1##TD#
Banner has Mspomfad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Banner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mspomfad tumbling to the mat - Banner dives into Mspomfad's guard.
Mspomfad manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Banner looks to land a combination but Mspomfad avoids it well.
Mspomfad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mspomfad turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mspomfad takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mspomfad moves to clinch but Banner breaks away #KD#
and Banner counters with a nice right hand that sends Mspomfad toppling to the canvas! Mspomfad scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Banner finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a body kick.
Mspomfad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mspomfad loses concentration momentarily and Banner pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Mspomfad crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Banner finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roddy Banner!
Our winner, Roddy Banner, 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:
ENIGMA 118
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Tyme. #CUT#It looks like Roddy Banner has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Tyme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #KD#
Tyme lands a big right hand that sends Banner crashing to the mat! Tyme stays standing though and waves Banner back to his feet!
Tyme throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banner slips a jab from Tyme.
Banner is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Banner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Magnus Tyme has been cut.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyme darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#That has opened up Roddy Banner's cut even more.
Tyme scores with a punch to the head.
Banner misses with the combination.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner shoots in looking for a takedown. Tyme tries to sprawl out of it but Banner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tyme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice uppercut there from Tyme.#CUT#The cut above Roddy Banner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T1##KD#
Tyme sends Banner crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tyme is motioning to the referee to let Banner up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Banner is rocked!
Banner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Banner gets a clinch.
Tyme working aggressively here.
Tyme throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Banner.
Tyme throws a head punch that misses.
Banner is pushing Tyme up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tyme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Banner.
Tyme's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyme obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#Roddy Banner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roddy Banner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Magnus Tyme!
During a confident post fight interview, Magnus Tyme thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Roddy Banner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 110
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Temidare avoids it really well and circles away.
A head kick from Temidare lands but Banner takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Roddy Banner has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Temidare darts in trying to clinch
and Banner counters with a series of strikes. Temidare will be more careful next time no doubt.
Temidare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banner.
Temidare is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banner.
Temidare fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Temidare jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner throws a right hand that Temidare ducks under and follows up with a left that Temidare also avoids with ease.
A combination from Banner does no damage. #T1#
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Temidare definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Temidare.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by Banner.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Temidare defends it nicely.
Adeboye Temidare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.
Banner throws a series of punches but Temidare moves out of range.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Temidare ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Temidare.
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!#CL#
Temidare rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Temidare after a bit of a struggle.
Banner can't get the takedown.
Temidare lands with a light punch inside.
Temidare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Temidare working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2##TD2#
Banner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Temidare clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Temidare tries to break free.
Even with his hooks in, Banner manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Banner misses with an elbow to the head.
Temidare is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Banner 's hooks.
Banner breaks from Temidare's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Banner looking to control but Temidare is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Temidare is desperately trying to improve his position but Banner has a good base and remains in mount.
Temidare blocking the ground and pound.
Temidare tries to hold on but Banner pushes him away. #T3#
Banner is landing with some decent strikes but Temidare is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Temidare can't escape the position.
Temidare is squirming around, avoiding Banner's attempts to control the action.
Temidare can't escape the position.
Banner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Temidare is looking to escape.
Temidare tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Banner cracks Temidare with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Temidare blocking the ground and pound.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner punching from mount but Temidare doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Banner lands a heavy elbow.
Temidare holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Banner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Banner throws some wild stikes that Temidare manages to avoid easily.
Banner tries to control but Temidare wriggling away.
Banner controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Banner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banner throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Temidare counters with a takedown into side control.
Banner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#CL#
Temidare darts in and clinches Banner up against the cage.
Temidare unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Temidare has him pressed against the cage.
Banner takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Temidare creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Roddy Banner's cut even more.#KD#
Temidare drops Banner with a big knee straight up the middle! Banner is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Banner is rocked!
Temidare throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#KD#
Temidare lands a left and a right that send Banner crashing to the mat, dazed. Temidare thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Temidare finish him?#CUT#The cut above Roddy Banner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Roddy Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Temidare drives through and clinches with Banner against the cage.
Temidare slows down the pace here.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Temidare landing knees to the head.
Temidare dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Banner looking to throw knees to the head but Temidare is blocking nicely.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short uppercut from Temidare.
Temidare lands with a left to the head.
Temidare connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banner's face.
#CUT#Roddy Banner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Temidare effectively controlling the action here.
Temidare maintains plum control as Banner tries to back straight out! Temidare connects with one knee! Two knees! Three, four, five, six...seven unasnwered knees! Banner blocks the eight but eats the ninth - then collapses! Oh the brutality!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knees). Adeboye Temidare!
During a confident post fight interview, Adeboye Temidare thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 105
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Danga de danga de dang - Fury scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like Roddy Banner has been cut.
Banner lands a two punch combo.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Fury.
Banner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses. #TD#
Banner drives through with a takedown into Fury's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
Fury is trying to keep Banner in close.
Banner controlling from the top position.
Banner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
Banner trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Fury being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner. #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.#SUB2#
Fury working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
Banner trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Banner postures up in Fury's guard and throws a big left but Fury blocks it.
Banner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SU#
Fury is working an open guard so Banner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Banner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Fury. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Fury closes the distance and pushes Banner back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Banner misses with a knee to the head.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury. #T4#
Banner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Fury breaks from the clinch.
Banner digs a good hook to Fury's body.
Banner tries to score with a low kick but Fury moves his leg out of the way.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Fury appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Fury's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fury duly obliges.
Fury dives in for a single leg takedown but Banner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Sloppy strikes from Fury. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Banner.
An inside leg kick from Banner misses.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banner throws a head kick but Fury moves out of range.
Good work by Fury as he checks the leg kick.
Banner throws an off balance right hand
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Roddy Banner's cut is getting worse.
Fury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Roddy Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roddy Banner's cut.
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#
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Fury is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banner doesn't seem bothered though.
Fury wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Fury shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banner with a hook.
Fury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
Fury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Fury.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Fury avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Banner rushes Fury and presses him up against the cage.
Banner pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like James Fury has been cut.
Banner misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Banner.
#BC2#
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roddy Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fury dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.#CL2#
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Banner landing knees to the head.
Fury is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banner is struggling to control the position.
Banner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#BC2#
Fury breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Banner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fury.
Banner tried to score with a low kick but Fury checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner stuffs the takedown.
Banner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fury eats them both and turns towards Banner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Roddy Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fury keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Banner as Fury shoots in.
Banner cracks Fury with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Banner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fury manages to avoid it.
As Banner backs off Fury throws a huge counter combo but Banner manages to avoid it all.
Fury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banner throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Banner scores with a jab.
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Banner.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T3#
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
Banner attempts a counter takedown but Fury avoids it well and moves away.
Banner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.
Fury showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banner.
Banner throws a right and a left that Fury avoids nicely.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fury can do to turn this around?
Banner attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fury gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banner controlling the pace. #SU#
Banner gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T4#
Banner cracks a nice hook into Fury's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fury checks a leg kick nicely.
Banner throws a front kick aimed at Fury's knee but Fury avoids it well.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner is looking to land body kicks.
Roddy Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fury has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Banner counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fury is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banner misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Fury moves out of range easily.
Fury throws a counter combo.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banner throws a right hand that Fury ducks under and follows up with a left that Fury also avoids with ease.
Fury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fury doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Fury scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banner tries to get out of the position.
Banner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fury is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Fury wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banner, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Fury tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banner struggling a bit here.#T1#
Fury has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Banner wants to hold on but Fury pushes him away.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Fury is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Fury tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Banner is squirming around, avoiding Fury's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Banner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Banner keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Fury 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.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB2#
Fury 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.
Banner gets full guard.
James Fury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner is pulling down on Fury's head. It's preventing any offense from Fury, at least for the moment.
Fury stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Fury is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banner is pushing Fury's head away, looking to escape. Fury manages to hold on to the position though.
Banner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fury off and has taken his back!
Banner scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fury turns into Banner and is now in his guard.
Roddy Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Fury drops back, looking for a kneebar! Banner looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Banner looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Banner! #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Fury.
Well Banner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Banner!
After winning the bout, Roddy Banner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Bellicose 91 - Prospects 1
Date: May 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Banner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Orcarm fails with the takedown.
Banner scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Murfum Orcarm has been cut.
Banner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Orcarm looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banner works over Orcarm's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Orcarm clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Orcarm jumps guard and drags Banner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcarm 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.
Orcarm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Orcarm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Banner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Orcarm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orcarm working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banner looking to control.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Orcarm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orcarm lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
Banner wants to stand but Orcarm is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
Orcarm stopping the sweep attempt from Banner.
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Orcarm from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner moves in looking to clinch but Orcarm pushes him off.
Orcarm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
As Banner tries to get set, Orcarm tries to push him back and clinch up but Banner manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Orcarm darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Orcarm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Orcarm uses his free foot to push down on Banner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banner. #T3#
Orcarm lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Orcarm looking to secure an arm triangle but Banner defends it well.
We've been informed that Banner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Orcarm. #T4#
Banner gets full guard.
Banner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orcarm preventing the sweep.
Orcarm trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orcarm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Orcarm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
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 Murfum Orcarm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Murfum Orcarm's cut.
That's time! Orcarm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Orcarm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banner lands a jab to the head.
Banner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orcarm was well out of range. Poor timing from Banner.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banner looks for a takedown but Orcarm sprawls well.#CL#
Orcarm closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Orcarm breaks the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Banner, as that shot connected.
Roddy Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Orcarm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banner pinned against the cage. Banner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T1##TD#
Orcarm gets a takedown into half guard.
Orcarm throwing shots but Banner is blocking nicely.
Orcarm is looking to take a break and control but Banner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orcarm thows a huge punch but Banner dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Orcarm. #CUT#It looks like Roddy Banner has been cut.#T2#
Banner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Orcarm's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Orcarm's back!
We've been hearing good reports from Orcarm's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Orcarm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Orcarm is in bad spot here.
Banner looking to hold on to the position here but Orcarm rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Orcarm wants to sweep but no luck.
Banner is looking to stand up but Orcarm won't let him.
Orcarm pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Orcarm trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Banner wants to stand but Orcarm is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Orcarm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orcarm working a defensive guard here.
Orcarm looking for a sweep. Not yet Orcarm, not yet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Banner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Orcarm misses with a straight right. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jab by Banner.
Banner connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Orcarm momentarily.
Orcarm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#TD#
Banner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banner is trying to keep Orcarm in close.
Orcarm lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orcarm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orcarm distracts Banner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Orcarm throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Orcarm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
Banner feints the counter takedown.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murfum Orcarm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Banner gets caught napping as Orcarm dives in and scores a takedown. Banner manages to retain guard.
Orcarm preventing the sweep.
Orcarm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.#CUT#That has opened up Roddy Banner's cut even more.
Orcarm scoring with some ground and pound.
Banner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orcarm content to stall in guard here.
Orcarm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.
Murfum Orcarm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Orcarm working some strikes from top position.
Orcarm preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orcarm works over Banner with some ground and pound from guard.
Orcarm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banner's head.#CUT#The cut above Roddy Banner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Orcarm preventing the sweep.
Orcarm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SU#
Orcarm stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orcarm.
Orcarm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL#
Orcarm fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banner, pushing him back against the cage.
Orcarm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Banner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Banner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orcarm tries to pull guard but Banner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murfum Orcarm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Orcarm jumps into guard, dragging Banner to the mat.
Orcarm keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Orcarm trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner throws an elbow that misses. Orcarm uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banner's guard. Nice move by Orcarm!#REVR##T3#
Orcarm connects with a couple of short punches.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roddy Banner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Murfum Orcarm!
During a confident post fight interview, Murfum Orcarm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roddy Banner was interviewed post fight and said 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
CDFC 32: Dux vs Palo
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Pitt Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Pitt Jr persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Pitt Jr rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitt Jr blocking some punches.
#BC#
Pitt Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pitt Jr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pitt Jr duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Roddy Banner has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pitt Jr!
Pitt Jr tests Banner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pitt Jr misses with a combination
and Banner counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Pitt Jr badly! Banner follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Pitt Jr out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Banner finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roddy Banner!
Roddy Banner seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
ICE 1: Halloween Evolution
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davies misses with a head kick.
Banner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Davies just manages to avoid it.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Banner. #TD2#
Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Davies with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davies controls the pace.
Banner wants to improve his position but instead Davies has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Davies is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1##SU2#
Davies stands up out of the half guard.
Banner misses with a looping left.
Banner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Davies clinches with his opponent.
Davies misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banner.
Banner lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Davies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banner just stands there and leans against the cage.#T2#
Davies changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Banner manages to break the clinch.
Davies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Banner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
Davies drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banner defends it well.
Davies takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD2#
Banner tries to sprawl but Davies drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Davies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banner defending well though.
Davies wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Banner is trying to control but can't.
Davies seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banner wants to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Davies decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Banner lands a nice hook to Davies's body. Davies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davies defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Davies fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillian Davies.#T4#
Davies blocks a head kick by Banner.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD2#
Davies shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banner is breathing heavily.
Davies advances to mount.
Banner blocking the ground and pound.
Davies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Reach Around, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Davies throwing strikes here but Banner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Davies shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Davies falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banner is looking to wear down Davies with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Davies's shoulder, as Davies tries to avoid the shot.
Roddy Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner is looking to score with low kicks.
Davies throws a chopping leg kick but Banner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Banner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Davies.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillian Davies.#TD2#
Davies shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Davies is breathing heavily.#T1#
Davies is keen to just control but Banner is a slippery customer.
Davies perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Let's hope that Davies has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Davies is just content to waste time from the top position. Banner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davies is controlling him. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Davies is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Davies stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Davies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
As Davies looks to move away, Banner throws a big counter combo but Davies just gets out of the way.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Davies paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Davies shoots in but no luck this time.
Davies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes.#T3#
Banner lands with a nice body punch.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Banner darts in and clinches Davies up against the cage.#BC2#
Davies manages to break the clinch.
Davies moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner drops down looking for a counter takedown but Davies sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Banner gets a clinch. #BC#
Banner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The referee calls for Banner to work.
Banner is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T4##TD2#
Davies has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banner uses from the top position.
Banner sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Davies can do anything to dispel that myth.
Davies looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Davies trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roddy Banner dominated that second round.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Davies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Banner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?#CL#
Banner instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Davies prevents it.
#T1#
Davies wants a takedown but no success here.
Davies is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Roddy Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dillian Davies.
Davies missing with knees to the body.
#BC2#
Davies breaks the clinch.
Banner misses with a few strikes there.
Davies fails with a takedown attempt.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davies blocks a low kick nicely.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Davies.#T2##TD2#
Banner tries to sprawl but Davies drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banner pushes Davies off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Davies is just out of range.
Davies feints the counter takedown.
Banner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Banner lands.
Nice body punch from Banner.
Davies takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Davies.
It looked like Banner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Davies throws out the jab.
Banner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Roddy Banner is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Davies throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
It looked like Banner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Davies stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Davies with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banner jabs Davies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Davies moves out of range as Banner throws a body kick.
#TD#
Banner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Banner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T4#
Davies is looking for a sweep.
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!
The referee asks Banner politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banner prefers to stall for the moment though.
Davies takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Davies is looking to get back to his feet here but Banner is keeping cool and he's managed to take Davies's back.
Banner biding his time, controlling Davies.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roddy Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banner, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roddy Banner!
An out of breath Roddy Banner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Tshabalala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tshabalala wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tshabalala!
#CUT#It looks like Roddy Banner has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tshabalala. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner feints the counter takedown.
Tshabalala shoots for a double leg takedown but Banner sprawls well. He's pushed Tshabalala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banner shoots in but Tshabalala avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tshabalala throws a big counter combination but Banner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Roddy Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tshabalala swivels and escapes.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.
Banner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tshabalala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banner looks winded!#CL#
Tshabalala drives through and clinches with Banner against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Tshabalala jumps guard and drags Banner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tshabalala trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Banner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tshabalala works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner postures up.
Banner wants to control from the top but Tshabalala keeps moving. #SUB#
Tshabalala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banner defends it easily.
Tshabalala wants to stand up but Banner is controlling him. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banner controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tshabalala pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Banner shoots for a takedown but Tshabalala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner slaps away a takedown attempt from Tshabalala, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tshabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad.
Tshabalala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tshabalala moves into the clinch.#BC#
Tshabalala manages to break the clinch.
Tshabalala tries to clinch up.
As Tshabalala backs off Banner throws a huge counter combo but Tshabalala manages to avoid it all.
A lazy left from Banner finds it's target.#T4##CL#
Tshabalala rushes Banner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tshabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
Tshabalala effectively controlling the action here.#BC#
Tshabalala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tshabalala sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tshabalala shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenacity Tshabalala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Banner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Banner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tenacity Tshabalala is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Tshabalala moves into range and clinches up with Banner.
Banner pushes Tshabalala back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banner is working for takedown but Tshabalala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tshabalala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tshabalala.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala looking for a takedown.
Banner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tshabalala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tshabalala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tenacity Tshabalala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roddy Banner.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner.
Stalling in the clinch from Tshabalala.
Banner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tshabalala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banner prevents it.
Tshabalala displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banner up against the cage.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tshabalala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#BC#
Tshabalala breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Tshabalala gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tshabalala manages to break the clinch.
Tshabalala looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banner is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Tshabalala shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a one-two to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tshabalala. #CUT#That has opened up Roddy Banner's cut even more.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tshabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tshabalala as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tshabalala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tshabalala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?#T3#
Tshabalala shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
Tshabalala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from Tshabalala. Tshabalala gets slowly back to his feet.
Tshabalala scores with a jab to the jaw.#TD2#
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banner showed some decent athleticism there.
Tshabalala is looking to control Banner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tshabalala avoid being mounted?#T4#
Banner is trying to control. Tshabalala wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tshabalala throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Banner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tshabalala. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tshabalala is staying active underneath Banner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tshabalala slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tshabalala bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tshabalala controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Tshabalala stands up and waves to Banner to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenacity Tshabalala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roddy Banner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Banner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tshabalala.
Tshabalala tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tshabalala or perhaps it was just good defense by Banner, which made it look bad. #CL2#
Banner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tshabalala has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tenacity Tshabalala. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tshabalala has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tshabalala tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Tshabalala back against the cage. #T1#
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tshabalala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tshabalala scores with a knee to the head.
Banner looking for a takedown. #BC#
Tshabalala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tshabalala shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banner slaps away a takedown attempt from Tshabalala, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Banner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tshabalala explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tshabalala misses with a body shot.
Banner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tshabalala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tshabalala appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Tshabalala tries to keep at a distance but Banner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tshabalala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banner closes the distance and clinches up with Tshabalala, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes Tshabalala against the cage but Tshabalala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tshabalala is looking to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Banner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A shot to the body from Banner misses
and Tshabalala counters with a three punch combo that has Banner backing up. Banner nods at Tshabalala to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Tshabalala has a takedown stuffed.
Banner throws a series of strikes that have Tshabalala backpedaling.
Tshabalala misses with a takedown attempt - Banner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banner goes for a double leg but Tshabalala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tshabalala continues to drive forward.
Banner walks into a jab.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tshabalala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Tshabalala lands with a nice combination. Banner backs away looking to recover.
Roddy Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tshabalala is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Tshabalala circles away and we're back to standing.
Tshabalala is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Banner.
Tshabalala wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Tshabalala shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Banner clinches with his opponent.
Tshabalala is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tshabalala circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tshabalala scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Tenacity Tshabalala.
Well Tshabalala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tenacity Tshabalala!
Roddy Banner spoke after the fight, saying 'Watch your back! I am coming for you..'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevenson looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Banner instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Banner throws an elbow but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banner takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Banner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner misses with a takedown attempt - Stevenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Banner connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
A jab from Banner finds it's way through Stevenson's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.
Banner catches Stevenson with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Stevenson forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Stevenson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2#
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stevenson to the mat! Stevenson manages to get full guard.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Stevenson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banner throws a big elbow that misses.
Banner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevenson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banner controls the pace.
Banner wants to stand and escape but instead Stevenson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Banner wants to stand up but Stevenson is controlling him.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner wants to get back to his feet but Stevenson passes into half guard.
#T1#
Banner is controlling Stevenson's trapped leg to prevent Stevenson from advancing to side control.
Banner wants to stand back up but Stevenson manages to pass into side control.
Banner tries to bench press Stevenson off him but Stevenson keeps the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Stevenson prevents Banner from escaping the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banner is holding Stevenson down, trying to stall.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stevenson is working Banner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Banner tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Banner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Banner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Stevenson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Banner tries to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T4#
Stevenson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Banner can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stevenson avoids the attempt from Banner to control.
Banner can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banner wants to hold on but Stevenson pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bledge Stevenson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banner slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bledge Stevenson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Banner has knocked Stevenson down with a huge combo! Banner steps away and waves a wobbly Stevenson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Stevenson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bledge Stevenson has been cut.#CL2#
Banner instigates a clinch.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2#
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Stevenson gets tackled into the cage by Banner. Banner maintains the clinch.
Stevenson is pressed against the cage. Banner pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Stevenson! Two more big strikes from Banner and Stevenson crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roddy Banner!
A relieved looking Roddy Banner thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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