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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Banjo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Driscoll.
Driscoll fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Banjo misses.
Driscoll stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Driscoll wants it to stay on the feet.
Driscoll wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banjo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Driscoll as he jumps to the side.
Driscoll throws a big counter combination but Banjo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Banjo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
Driscoll pushes Banjo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driscoll is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC#
Driscoll breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Driscoll fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banjo wants to counter with a clinch but Driscoll pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Braxton Driscoll. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Banjo tries to keep at a distance but Driscoll has taken the fight into the clinch.
Driscoll fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Driscoll tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Driscoll tries for a takedown. No joy.
Driscoll avoiding damage.
Driscoll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Driscoll wants to get back to striking at distance but Banjo won't allow it.
Driscoll tries to pull guard but Banjo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banjo.
A short left from Driscoll.
Banjo is trying to force a seperation but Driscoll has the dominant position.#BC#
Driscoll breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Driscoll moves into the clinch successfully.
Driscoll is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Driscoll is stalling here.
#T3##BC#
Driscoll's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banjo throws the left hand but Driscoll avoids the punch easily.
Banjo throws a combination that misses
and Driscoll counters with a two punch combo.
Driscoll shoots in for a takedown but Banjo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Driscoll throws a series of punches but Banjo moves out of range.
Driscoll with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Bingo Banjo has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Banjo as Driscoll shoots in.
Driscoll works Banjo's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Banjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Driscoll is trying to defend but Banjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Driscoll has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Banjo is on him like a limpet, forcing Driscoll back against the cage.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banjo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Driscoll misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Banjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banjo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banjo throws an overhand right that lands on Driscoll's shoulder, as Driscoll tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Banjo. No joy for Driscoll on that attempt.
Banjo stuffs the takedown.
Banjo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Driscoll counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Banjo badly! He tries to strike back but Driscoll puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Banjo out cold! Oh man, Banjo will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Braxton Driscoll! |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 7
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Babinski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#It looks like Bingo Banjo has been cut.
Babinski ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Banjo's jaw. Banjo's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Babinski does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timofey Babinski! |
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Event:
LAFC Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Lazik moves into the clinch successfully.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Lazik throws an elbow but it misses.
Lazik could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banjo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lazik smiles and moves away.
Lazik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lazik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banjo sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Lazik pushes Banjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Lazik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazik lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lazik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Lazik has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
Banjo misses with a punch to the body.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Banjo.
Banjo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lazik just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mark Lazik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bingo Banjo.
Lazik is trying to pull guard but Banjo has him pressed against the cage.
Lazik misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik working aggressively here.
Banjo is pressed up against the cage. Lazik has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banjo down to the mat. Banjo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Banjo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lazik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banjo blocking some punches.
Lazik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Lazik looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lazik misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banjo blocks an uppercut.
Lazik presses Banjo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Banjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lazik pushes Banjo up against the cage in a clinch.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Banjo blocks a body shot from Lazik.
Lazik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Banjo connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Mark Lazik has been cut.
Banjo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazik just leaning against Banjo, taking a breather. #T3#
Lazik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lazik fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lazik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Banjo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lazik throws a punch but it's blocked by Banjo.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Banjo blocks a body shot from Lazik.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Banjo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Lazik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Lazik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Banjos head.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banjo just leaning against Lazik, taking a breather.
We've been informed that Banjo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lazik lands a shoulder strike.
Lazik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 calls for Banjo to work.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lazik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lazik'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.#R2#
Banjo lands a nice shot to the body.
Banjo staying out of range there.#CL#
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banjo avoids the elbow strike from Lazik, against the cage.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Lazik can't break the clinch.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Lazik fails to land.
Banjo tries to pull guard but Lazik holds him up against the cage and eventually Banjo drops back down to his feet.
Mark Lazik has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lazik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banjo's elbow. #T1#
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Banjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lazik's efforts to push away.
Lazik tries to throw a body punch but Banjo avoids it by throwing Lazik back against the cage.
Banjo blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lazik.
Banjo trying to control the position but instead, Lazik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banjo into the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lazik lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lazik.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
#T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Banjo.
Lazik tries a knee to the head but Banjo blocks it.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
Lazik lands with a right to the head.
Banjo misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.
Lazik lands with a right to the head.
Lazik throws a head punch that misses.
Banjo blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lazik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazik struggles to land a body shot inside as Banjo controls his hands.
Lazik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banjo can do to turn this around?#T3#
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banjo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lazik prevents it.
Banjo blocks an elbow strike.
Banjo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Lazik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lazik pushes off an throws an elbow but Banjo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Banjo leaning against his opponent.
Lazik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Banjo stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Banjo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazik misses with an elbow over the top.
Lazik tries to land a knee to the head but Banjo blocks with his arms.
#BC2#
Banjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Lazik closes the distance and clinches.
Lazik tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lazik misses with some punches.
Lazik has a couple of punches blocked by Banjo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazik effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Lazik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lazik'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#
Banjo avoids the body shot from Lazik.
#CL#
Lazik rushes Banjo and presses him up against the cage.
Lazik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
Lazik tries to score a body lock takedown but Banjo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lazik is leaning against Banjo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Banjo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lazik missing with a left hand there. Banjo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mark Lazik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lazik has managed to clinch.
Lazik working aggressively here.
Lazik tries to work over Banjo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lazik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lazik cracks Banjo with a nice body shot.#T1#
Banjo just leaning against Lazik, taking a breather.
Banjo stalling against the cage.
Good body shot from Lazik.
Lazik misses with the head strike.
Lazik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banjo.
Lazik misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Lazik.
Lazik swings wildly with an uppercut but Banjo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lazik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2##TD#
Lazik has hold of one of Banjo's legs. Banjo is fighting the takedown attempt but Lazik gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo keeping moving, preventing Lazik from controlling successfully.
Lazik 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.
Banjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lazik is one step ahead there.
Banjo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo is trying to control the position but Lazik postures up.
Lazik throws a strike but Banjo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T3#
Lazik keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Lazik trying to keep a closed guard but Banjo is proving a slippery customer.
Lazik might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banjo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lazik is keeping the position for now.
Banjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lazik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banjo is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lazik is pulling down on Banjo's head. It's preventing any offense from Banjo, at least for the moment.
Banjo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lazik is holding Banjo down, trying to stall.
Banjo working away.
Bingo Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banjo taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Lazik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lazik, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Lazik!
A relieved looking Mark Lazik 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:
LAFC Fight Night 3
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Kunie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banjo swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Banjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kunie is trying to defend but Banjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Banjo is looking to pass Kunie's guard but actually Kunie recovers to full guard. #SUB#
Kunie has his foot on Banjo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banjo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kunie pulls Banjo in close to prevent any damage.
Banjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kunie looking for a guillotine here but Banjo defends easily.
Banjo 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#
Banjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kunie is retaining full guard.
Banjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Kunie looking for a guillotine here but Banjo defends easily.
Banjo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Kunie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kunie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Banjo is defending well. Kunie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Banjo has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Kunie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kota Kunie! |
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Event:
LAFC A New Division
Date: Apr 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Banjo lands a jab to the head.
#CL#
Banjo moves into the clinch.
Akando pushes Banjo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akando lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akando doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banjo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akando softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Akando.
Akando should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Akando lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Akando works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Akando lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banjo or not.
Akando misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akando lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banjo.
Banjo is breathing heavily.
Akando lands a hook that snaps the head of Banjo backwards. #T1#
Akando lands a hook that snaps the head of Banjo backwards.
Akando digs a right hand into Banjo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Banjo's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Akando.
Akando lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Akando.
Akando lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Akando works on Banjo's body with a couple of short punches.
Akando scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#Banjo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bingo Banjo has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Akando.
Oh Banjo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice right hand lands inside from Akando.
Akando lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Banjo to his knees! Akando keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bunny Akando! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Sissoko.
Banjo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banjo there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Bingo Banjo has been cut.
Nice cross by Sissoko.
Sissoko lands a brutal uppercut that launches Banjo off his feet! Banjo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mousa Sissoko!
Mousa Sissoko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Plunt misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plunt. Banjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banjo with the counter takedown but Plunt avoids it easily.
Plunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Plunt. Banjo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plunt throws a head kick that misses.
Banjo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banjo feints the counter takedown.
Banjo scores with a leg kick.
Plunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Banjo circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Banjo.
Plunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Plunt throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Banjo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Plunt won't be happy with that.
Banjo cracks Plunt with a big right hand but Plunt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB2#
Banjo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T1#
Banjo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Plunt to see if he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Plunt's face as Banjo controls the position.
Banjo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Banjo has an Americana. Plunt didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Banjo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Banjo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bingo Banjo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck for Banjo with that takedown attempt.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banjo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Banjo ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Banjo gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Banjo manages to retain guard.
Adams throws an elbow that misses. Banjo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Banjo!#REVB##SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1##SUB#
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banjo defends it easily.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Banjo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banjo slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banjo is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banjo in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Banjo is working for a kimura but Adams is defending it quite comfortably.
Banjo looks winded!#SUB2#
Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Banjo.
#T3#
Banjo is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Banjo is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banjo pulls his head out easily.
Banjo is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banjo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Banjo is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
#SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banjo on the ground.
Banjo trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banjo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banjo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Banjo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banjo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banjo shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense.
We've been informed that Banjo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Banjo shapes to counter with a head kick.#TD#
Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banjo's guard.
Banjo is trying to control the position but Adams postures up. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams stands up over Banjo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams won't allow Banjo to sweep him here.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banjo's head.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banjo's head.
Banjo is breathing heavily.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Banjo looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Banjo's brow. #SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams cracks Banjo with a solid left hand.
Adams cracks Banjo with a solid left hand.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banjo's head.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banjo's head.
Banjo controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Adams is working Banjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banjo can do to turn this around?
Banjo wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Banjo's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Banjo looking to control.
Banjo has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Banjo trying to control the position.
Adams distracts Banjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Banjo wants to stand up but Adams is controlling him.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banjo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Banjo trying to control the position.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Adams is in close to Banjo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banjo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banjo is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Banjo 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.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Banjo's brow.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Adams here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banjo's head.#SUB2#
Banjo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams distracts Banjo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Adams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Sloppy strikes from Banjo. Those never looked like landing.
Banjo doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Adams shoots in but Banjo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banjo misses the shot to the body.
Banjo shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banjo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banjo pinned against the cage. Banjo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banjo did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Banjo's hands, connecting with Banjo's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Banjo's temple.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Banjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banjo trying to control but Adams postures up.
#SUB2#
Banjo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banjo is trying to get back to full guard.
Banjo has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Banjo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Adams working over Banjo with some ground and pound. Banjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Banjo's hands, connecting with Banjo's forehead.#T2##SUB2#
Banjo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nick Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams stops Banjo from getting back to his feet.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banjo tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams working over Banjo with some ground and pound. Banjo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banjo wants to get back to full guard.
Adams lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Adams working Banjo over with strikes. #T3#
Adams slips a nice elbow through Banjo's hands, connecting with Banjo's forehead.#ROC#Banjo is rocked!
Banjo tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Banjo is still in real trouble! Can Adams finish him?
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Banjo defends it.
Banjo trying to control here.
Banjo tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Banjo seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams is nestled in close to Banjo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banjo tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Banjo taking some punishment here, with Adams in his half guard.
Banjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banjo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Adams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banjo trying to control from the bottom.
Banjo is trying to stand back up but Adams is controlling him
Banjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Banjo's hands, connecting with Banjo's forehead.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banjo is trying to control but can't.
Adams working Banjo over with strikes.
Banjo has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banjo trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.
#SUB2#
Banjo looking for submissions off his back.
Adams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Adams!
Nick Adams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Niquelon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niquelon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banjo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banjo swats away the attempt to clinch by Niquelon.
Niquelon shoots for a takedown but Banjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banjo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Banjo scores with a sloppy right hand. Niquelon should have avoided that one. #CL#
Banjo has closed the distance and engaged Niquelon in a clinch.
Niquelon is trying to pull guard but Banjo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bingo Banjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabrice Niquelon.
Banjo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Niquelon's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niquelon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banjo after a bit of a struggle.
Banjo wants to take the fight to the mat but Niquelon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banjo has Niquelon pressed against the cage, preventing Niquelon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##TD2#
Niquelon has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Banjo is trying to keep an underhook but Niquelon manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Niquelon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjo keeps working.
Niquelon looks winded!
Niquelon is thwarting Banjo's attempts to control the position.
Banjo wants to sweep but Niquelon has passed to side control!
Niquelon cracks Banjo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banjo can't do much from the bottom here. #T2##SUB2#
Niquelon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Banjo, who protects the arm well.
Banjo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Niquelon.
Banjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banjo is looking to regain half guard here but Niquelon keeps moving and retains side control.
Niquelon trying to control the position but Banjo is working away.
Banjo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Niquelon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banjo keeps working.
Banjo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banjo tries to escape but Niquelon is in control.
Banjo is trying to improve his position.
Niquelon moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Niquelon stands up.
Niquelon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banjo's waist but Banjo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Niquelon off to one side.
Niquelon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Niquelon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banjo avoids it really well and circles away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niquelon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banjo shoots in for a takedown but Niquelon shows good takedown defense.
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 Bingo Banjo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Banjo gets caught flat footed, as Niquelon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Banjo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Niquelon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Niquelon has a closed guard, preventing Banjo from standing up.
Banjo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Niquelon is trying to control Banjo's posture but Banjo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niquelon managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Banjo.
Niquelon is looking for a sweep.
Niquelon is breathing heavily.#T1#
Niquelon is trying to work for a sweep but Banjo has mounted him!
Banjo prevents Niquelon from getting the reversal.
Banjo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Banjo working for a guillotine from mount but Niquelon is in no mood to give up.
Niquelon wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Niquelon takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Banjo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niquelon can do to turn this around?
Niquelon trying to control but not successfully. #T2##SUB#
Banjo is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Niquelon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Banjo is punishing Niquelon with some ground and pound.
Niquelon prevents Banjo from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Niquelon right now.
#SUB#
Banjo is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Niquelon with him. Niquelon is trying to defend but Banjo has an arm under the chin now! Niquelon grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bingo Banjo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Barnes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Bingo Banjo has been cut.
Barnes steps in with a hook that catches Banjo right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Barnes follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Banjo looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bucky Barnes!
Bucky Barnes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Zakrzewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zakrzewski looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Zakrzewski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Banjo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banjo thows a huge punch but Zakrzewski dodges it nicely.
Banjo trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Banjo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zakrzewski defends it well. #T1#
Banjo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Banjo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zakrzewski is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Banjo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banjo stalling.
It looks like Banjo 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.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banjo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banjo controlling the action here.
Banjo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a kimura but Zakrzewski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banjo to get the leverage.
Banjo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zakrzewski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banjo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Zakrzewski is trying to maintain the position but Banjo is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Banjo is working for a submission of some sort.
Banjo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zakrzewski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banjo slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Banjo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Banjo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banjo wants to pass to mount but Zakrzewski is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Zakrzewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Banjo.
Zakrzewski wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Banjo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Banjo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Banjo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Banjo drives through and clinches with Zakrzewski against the cage.
#BC2#
Banjo manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Banjo looking to score a takedown here. Zakrzewski is defending well but Banjo drives through and ends up in Zakrzewski's guard.
Zakrzewski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Banjo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Zakrzewski gets caught flat footed, as Banjo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zakrzewski looking to control.
Zakrzewski wants to control but Banjo passes easily into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but Banjo is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Banjo is working for a submission of some sort.
Zakrzewski is refusing to be controlled, as Banjo sits in half guard.
Banjo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banjo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banjo is continuing to stall.
Banjo is trying to control. Zakrzewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banjo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banjo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Banjo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zakrzewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Zakrzewski's guard now, I'm sure.#T3#
Banjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banjo wants to stand and escape but instead Zakrzewski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Zakrzewski trying to control but Banjo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banjo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a triangle but Zakrzewski pushes his legs off easily.
Banjo controlling Zakrzewski's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banjo wants to get back to his feet but Zakrzewski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Banjo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Banjo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Zakrzewski gets caught flat footed, as Banjo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Banjo sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo tries to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zakrzewski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Banjo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zakrzewski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banjo has managed to get both his arms back between Zakrzewski's legs - danger averted.
Banjo preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zakrzewski tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Banjo counters with a takedown into side control.
Banjo trying to control the position but Zakrzewski is working away.
Zakrzewski is looking for a sweep.
Banjo tries to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling his head. #T2#
Zakrzewski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banjo tries to stand but Zakrzewski is controlling his head.
Zakrzewski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zakrzewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3##CL2#
Banjo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Banjo lands a takedown into guard.
Banjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakrzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banjo stays in close to Zakrzewski's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Zakrzewski is looking for a triangle but Banjo pushes his legs off easily.
Banjo won't allow Zakrzewski to get back to his feet.
Banjo passes Zakrzewski's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Banjo seems to be working for a kimura but Zakrzewski defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zakrzewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Banjo.
Banjo is stalling here. Zakrzewski is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banjo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Zakrzewski has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Krzysztof Zakrzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bingo Banjo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo is pushing Zakrzewski's head away, looking to escape. Zakrzewski manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Banjo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banjo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Banjo! |
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Event:
GFC 155 TOURNAMENT FINAL ROUND
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ace.
Ace tries to close the distance and clinch but Banjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Banjo instigates a clinch. #BC#
Banjo breaks from the clinch.
Ace moves to clinch but Banjo breaks away #TD#
and Banjo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Banjo wants to get up but he can't break Ace's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Ace 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.
Ace is pulling down on Banjo's head to control his posture. #T1#
Banjo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ace is proving hard to escape from.
Banjo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Ace looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ace wants to get back to his feet but Banjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ace seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banjo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ace pulls Banjo in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ace thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ace is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ace's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banjo fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Ace looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banjo!
Banjo struggling a bit here.#T3#
Ace is staying tight to Banjo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ace in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ace trying to control the position but Banjo is working away.
Ace misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ace trying to control the position but Banjo is working away.
Banjo struggling a bit here.
Ace is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banjo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ace trying to control the action but Banjo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ace working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banjo is not content to let Ace control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banjo is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yungeen Ace will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banjo.
Ace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banjo defends it well.
Ace misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Banjo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ace did well to prevent Banjo getting side control.
Banjo prevents Ace from improving his position.
Ace gets full guard.
Ace should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Ace looking for a guillotine here but Banjo defends easily.
Ace doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace controls Banjo momentarily but Banjo frees himself. #T1#
Ace is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ace is trying to control the position but Banjo postures up.
Ace keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
Ace wants to sweep here but Banjo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Ace looking for a guillotine here but Banjo defends easily.
Banjo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ace is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ace looking for a sweep. Not yet Ace, not yet.
Banjo wants to control from the top but Ace keeps moving.
Ace wants to stand and escape but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ace is retaining full guard.
Banjo stopping the sweep attempt from Ace.
Banjo looking to sit in guard and control but Ace gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Banjo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ace's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Banjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ace pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banjo is keeping the position for now.
Ace stands and throws Banjo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ace wants to control but Banjo is keeping him busy.
Ace content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sloppy strikes there by Ace.
Banjo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ace on the ground.#SU2#
Ace stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Banjo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Ace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ace lands in his opponent's guard.
Ace is looking to stand up but Banjo won't let him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yungeen Ace showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ace throws a low kick but Banjo moves out of range easily.
Banjo misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Ace counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banjo won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Ace is trying to get an arm triangle but Banjo is defending well. #SUB2#
Ace tries for a kimura but Banjo is defending well.
Ace working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ace is looking to take a break and control but Banjo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ace controlling the position from side mount. #T1#
Ace trying to control the action but Banjo is working from the bottom.
Banjo trying to remain calm as Ace controls from the top position.
Banjo is looking for a sweep.
Yungeen Ace has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ace is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Banjo looks calm but he's in trouble here. Ace gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Banjo is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Ace lets go of the hold and Banjo can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yungeen Ace!
A less than humble Yungeen Ace misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Terms throws a head kick that misses.
Banjo wants to counter the offense by Terms and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Terms fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banjo, pushing him back against the cage.
Terms really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banjo tries for a takedown but Terms manages to get underhooks.
Banjo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Banjo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Terms regains guard.
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.#ES#
Terms pushes Banjo off and scrambles back to his feet.
#TD2#
Terms gets caught flat footed, as Banjo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Banjo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Terms is proving hard to escape from.
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!
Terms trying to keep a closed guard but Banjo is proving a slippery customer.
Banjo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banjo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Terms is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Terms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Banjo is working Terms over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banjo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banjo stops Terms from standing up.
Terms tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Terms is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Terms is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banjo defends well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banjo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Terms looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Terms is breathing heavily.
Banjo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo is nestled in close to Terms, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banjo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Terms knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banjo on the ground.#SUB2#
Banjo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Terms has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banjo wants to pass the guard but Terms is defending well. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banjo in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Banjo seems to be working for a kimura but Terms defends the submission attempt.
Banjo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Terms is looking to improve his position.
#SU2#
Banjo escapes and gets back to his feet. #T4##TD2#
Banjo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Terms looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Terms is looking to reverse the position.
Banjo controls the position.
Let's hope that Banjo 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.
Terms is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Banjo scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Terms has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banjo working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Banjo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banjo slaps away a takedown attempt from Terms, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Terms sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Terms tries to sprawl but Banjo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banjo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Banjo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Terms is just riding it out for now. Banjo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Banjo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terms has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banjo is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Terms throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Terms is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Banjo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Terms is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bingo Banjo! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1081 Round 2
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Cormier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cormier winds up and cracks Banjo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Banjo pushes Cormier off looking to stand but Cormier dives back in and keeps control.
Cormier working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cormier is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cormier lands a big elbow - Banjo is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Cormier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ben Cormier! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1081 Round 1
Date: Dec 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Banjo stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreno. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Moreno moves into range and clinches up with Banjo.#BC#
Banjo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banjo stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Banjo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Moreno manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Moreno uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Banjo drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno wants to stand and escape but Banjo is having none of it.
Banjo wants to control from the top but Moreno keeps moving.
Banjo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moreno's guard.#T1#
Moreno 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.
Banjo working some strikes from top position.
Banjo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Banjo'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.
Banjo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banjo is looking to stand up but Moreno won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banjo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banjo tries to close the distance and clinch but Moreno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moreno feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banjo.
Moreno is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Banjo tries to advance to mount but Moreno denies him.
Moreno tries to buck Banjo off but Banjo is having none of it.#SUB#
Banjo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreno has escaped the position, nice work there.
Moreno tries to bench press Banjo off him but Banjo keeps the position.
Moreno looks winded!#SUB#
Banjo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Moreno has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Banjo but great work by Moreno.
Banjo struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banjo is pushing Moreno's head away, looking to escape. Moreno manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Banjo manages to get back to half guard.
Banjo is looking to control Moreno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banjo avoid being mounted?
Banjo is controlling Moreno's trapped leg to prevent Moreno from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banjo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banjo has Moreno pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Moreno got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banjo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moreno has managed to get both his arms back between Banjo's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Moreno looking to sit in guard and control but Banjo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banjo landing some decent shots from guard.
Banjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Moreno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banjo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moreno misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bingo Banjo dominated that round.
That's time! Banjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Moreno looks for the body kick but Banjo saw that one coming. #TD2#
Banjo gets caught napping as Moreno dives in and scores a takedown. Banjo manages to retain guard.
Moreno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moreno looking to pass the guard.
Banjo controlling the position.
Moreno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Banjo has his foot on Moreno's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Moreno works his way back into a safe position though.
Moreno passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banjo trying to control from the bottom.
Banjo is positioning himself well to prevent Moreno advancing to mount.
Banjo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Moreno's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Moreno's back!#T1##SUB#
Banjo is persistently looking for the submission but Moreno is defending it well.
Banjo trying to control.#SUB#
Banjo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Moreno is in real trouble here. Banjo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Moreno is tapping out! Banjo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bingo Banjo! |
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