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Event:
AON - KNOCKOUT! S1R5
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Pop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Pop throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pop gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Bane has a couple of punches blocked by Pop.
Pop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Maximus Bane has been cut. Pop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Pop.
Bane is breathing heavily. Knees to the body from Pop.
Pop tries a knee to the head but Bane blocks it.
Pop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pop lands an elbow inside that Bane shrugs off. Pop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This has been an exciting period of action! Pop is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Pop lands an elbow just above Bane 's eye. Pop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Pop creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bane's defenses. Bane managing to block the knees to the body from Pop.
Bane tries to work over Pop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Bane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pop lands a good knee to the midsection. Bane won't want to take too many of those. Pop lands an elbow just above Bane 's eye. Pop lands a nice knee to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pop obliges. Pop lands an elbow inside that Bane shrugs off. #T1# Pop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pop lands an elbow just above Bane 's eye. A shot in the inside from Pop. Pop lands an elbow inside that Bane shrugs off. Bane throws a head punch that misses. Pop lands an elbow just above Bane 's eye. Pop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bane.
Bane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pop's elbow. Bane misses with the head strike.
Pop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Pop scores a nice knee to the body.
Pop unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bane lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pop lands a nice elbow. #ROC2#Bane is rocked! Bane takes an elbow to the temple. Oh Bane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Pop has control of Bane and unloads with a rapid fire barage of elbows, sending Bane crashing to the mat! Bane looks in big trouble - I don't think he's going to beat the count! He hasn't! The referee has reached 10 and this fight is all over! Pop looks delighted, as well he should.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Elbows). Iggy Pop! After winning the bout, Iggy Pop 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:
AON - KNOCKOUT! S1R3
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1# Black throws a head kick that misses. Black rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bane moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Bane. Black does a little dance to reset his feet. Bane misses with a hook. Bane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Black showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bane.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bane lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those. Black looks winded! Bane working Black over with knees to the body. A nice left hand lands by Bane.
Bane landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Erron Black has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Black takes a knee to the side of the body. Bane lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Black is rocked! A nice left hand lands by Bane.
Black is still on wobbly legs! Can Bane finish him? The fighters are playing wrist control here with Black pressed against the ropes. Bane frees himself up and cracks Black with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Black crumples to the floor, out cold! Bane jumps on to the ropes and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maximus Bane! During a confident post fight interview, Maximus Bane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AON - KNOCKOUT! S1R2
Date: Feb 15, 2023 |
#R1# Bane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bane swings away with a leg kick that misses. Bane with a nice cross.#CUT#It looks like Ovine Thibodeaux has been cut. Bane lands with a good body shot. A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot. Bane looks to land a combination but Thibodeaux avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from Thibodeaux misses the target. Bane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thibodeaux circles away quickly and effectively. Bane lunges at Thibodeaux with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thibodeaux's hand. Bane throws out a loose jab but Thibodeaux uses good head movement to avoid it. Bane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thibodeaux manages to avoid it. Bane throws the left hand but Thibodeaux avoids the punch easily. Bane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thibodeaux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bane throws out the jab. 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! Nice shot lands for Thibodeaux. A telegraphed right hand from Bane misses the target. Thibodeaux looks to land a combination but Bane avoids it well. Thibodeaux throws a right and a left that both miss. Thibodeaux throws a nice inside leg kick. Thibodeaux jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bane drops his hands momentarily and Thibodeaux takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bane scores to the head and body with a nice combination! We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thibodeaux has eaten all the pies!#T1# Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thibodeaux. Bane thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Bane lands a hook to the side of the head. Bane utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Thibodeaux looks winded! Bane pushes Thibodeaux back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. Bane lands a shoulder strike. Bane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#KD# Bane has his opponent in a tight Thai clinch and unloads with a massive knee that drops Thibodeaux to the canvas! Can Thibodeaux beat the count? 3,4,5,6 and he's up... is he? Yes, he's up! The referee is taking a long look at him and he's going to allow it to continue! 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! Bane throws an overhand right that has Thibodeaux reeling! Bane follows up with more punches and Thibodeaux is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maximus Bane! An out of breath Maximus Bane 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:
AON - KNOCKOUT! S1R1
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1# Bane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Moti throws a big shot that misses. Moti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Bane is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moti. Bane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bane misses the shot to the body. A little jabbing left from Moti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Bane changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bane swings for the body but Moti moves out of range.
Bane lands a nice looking body shot.
Bane throws a low kick, looking for Moti's leg but Moti calmly moves out of range. Moti tries to counter with a clinch but Bane shakes him off and moves away. A jab from Bane finds it's way through Moti's defenses. Bane fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Moti. Bane throws a shot from downtown. Moti moves away and avoids it. Moti moves forwards but Bane connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#It looks like Tau Moti has been cut. 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! Bane misses with a wild body shot. Moti wants to counter the offense by Bane and move into the clinch position. Bane misses with a few strikes there.
Bane rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2# and Moti counters by clinching up. #T1# Bane managing to block the knees to the body from Moti.
Bane blocking some punches.
Moti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Bane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moti.
Moti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bane connects with a knee to the head.
Moti struggles to land a body shot inside as Bane controls his hands.
Moti tries a knee to the head but Bane blocks it.
Moti putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bane in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Moti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moti is defending well for now. Bane working aggressively here.
Bane tries to land knees in the clinch but Moti avoids the damage to the body. Moti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bane is defending well for now. Moti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moti misses with a knee strike.
Moti unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moti blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moti.
#T2# 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!#BC# Bane breaks the clinch.
Moti punishes Bane's body with a nice straight punch. Bane swings widly with a right hand
#CL2# and Moti counters by moving into the clinch. Moti blocks an uppercut.
Bane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Moti backwards. Bane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Moti looking to throw knees to the head but Bane is blocking nicely.
Moti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bane misses with a punch on the inside.
Moti tries a knee to the head but Bane blocks it.
Moti lands a hook to the side of the head. Bane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Moti missing with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Bane.
A right hand to the body from Bane.
Moti looks winded! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bane. Bane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bane lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Bane lands a hook to the side of the head. Bane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Bane prevents a body shot from Moti. Moti blocking some punches.
Moti fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bane. Bane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moti backwards. Moti looking to throw knees to the head but Bane is blocking nicely.
Bane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bane scores with a shoulder strike. Moti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bane's elbow. Bane lands a shot to the body. Bane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Bane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Moti backwards. 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! Moti throws a head punch that misses. Bane lands a shoulder strike. Bane landing knees to the head.
Bane lands a left hand.
#T4# Bane lands a right hand. Bane lands a hook that snaps the head of Moti backwards. A nice right hand lands inside from Bane. Bane lands with a short shot to the head. Moti tries to land a knee to the head but Bane blocks with his arms.
Bane tries a knee to the head but Moti blocks it.
Bane lands with a short head shot on the inside. Bane lands with a short shot to the head. Moti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Nice body punch from Bane. Bane works on Moti's body with a couple of short punches. Bane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Bane misses with a body punch.
Bane lands with a right to the head. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bane missing with knees to the body.
Bane lands an uppercut. Bane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC# Bane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bane throws out a leg kick but Moti moves out of range and Bane only half commits. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Bane dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tau Moti's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Bane lands with a straight right. Moti didn't see that one coming. Bane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moti can do to turn this around? Bane connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Moti's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Moti - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Maximus Bane! |
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Event:
Test 03
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1# Bane moves in looking to clinch but Montez pushes him off.#CL2# Montez closes the distance and pushes Bane back into the ropes. Montez is defending well against a takedown attempt. Bane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bane managing to block the knees to the body from Montez.
#BC2# Montez manages to break the clinch.
#TD# Bane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Montez's guard. Bane trying to control but Montez is working from the bottom. Montez has a closed guard, preventing Bane from standing up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bane throwing strikes from guard but Montez blocks nicely. 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. Bane works over Montez with some ground and pound from guard.#T1# Montez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bane is controlling him. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Montez can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2# Montez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Montez's guard. Montez keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully. Bane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Montez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Bane is looking to stand up but Montez won't let him. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Bane dives in and scores a takedown into Montez's guard. Montez looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bane puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Bane seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB# Bane is trying to work for a kimura but Montez is defending well.
Montez is looking to control Bane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Montez avoid being mounted? The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Montez keeps working. Bane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Maximus Bane. I think Bane 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 10:9 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 10:9 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Bane! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 09, 2023 |
#R1# Bane is looking to clinch but Law is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2# Law gets caught napping as Bane dives in and scores a takedown. Law manages to retain guard. Bane tries to free his leg and advance position but Law is retaining full guard. Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bane is one step ahead there. Law controls Bane momentarily but Bane frees himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Law wants to stand but Bane is controlling the position. #T1# Bane wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bane trying to stand up but can't free himself from Law's guard. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Bane wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Bane fails to land the takedown.#TD2# Law gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2# Law looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bane is one step ahead there. Law working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bane. Bane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Bane wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving. #T3# Bane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Law keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Bane has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Bane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2# Bane feints and as Law raises his hands in defense, Bane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4##SUB# Law looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bane passes into side control.
Law sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SU2# Bane stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Bane does a little dance to reset his feet. Bane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law. Bane shoots for a takedown but Law saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Murphy Law has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maximus Bane. Bane keeps the fight on the outside. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD# Law fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bane sprawls well initially but Law persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Bane looking for submissions off his back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Maximus Bane dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD# Law shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Law was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Bane is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Law is controlling him well. Bane gets back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bane knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Law is trying to control. Bane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Bane controlling the position well. Bane is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well. Law trying to control from half guard but Bane is working away. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bane looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2# Bane clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Bane scores with a nice short uppercut. Law is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bane is defending well for now.#BC2# Bane manages to break the clinch.
Bane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Law sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bane somewhat.#T2# Law slaps away a takedown attempt from Bane, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2# Bane 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bane's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bane wants to get up but he can't break Law's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Law looking to control.
Law tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bane has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Bane postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Law is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bane, into his guard. #REVR##T3# Bane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Law is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bane controls from within his opponent's guard. Let's hope that Bane 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.#T4# 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. Law keeping moving, preventing Bane from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Bane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Law dives on top into guard.#REVR# Bane is trying to keep Law in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Bane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Law gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maximus Bane will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Law pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murphy Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Law throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bane was covering up waiting for the punch and Law finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2# Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bane is pulling down on Law's head. It's preventing any offense from Law, at least for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Law has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bane is proving hard to escape from. #T1# Bane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2# Law avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Bane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Law is aware though and is defending well. Bane wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL# Law clinches up against the cage.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Bane jumps guard but Law turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Bane tries to break the clinch but Law is controlling the position. A frustrated look appears on Bane's face as he tries to break the clinch. Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bane prevents it.
Bane connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Murphy Law has been cut.#TD2# Bane has picked Law up - he's going for a ride! Bane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Law scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bane manages to mount him!
Bane unloading with bombs!#SUB2# Bane looking to secure an arm triangle but Law defends it well. #T3# Bane throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Bane lands with some strikes. Law is just holding on here. Bane manages to take his back.
Bane scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Law covers up after that shot from Bane.
Law just trying to survive but Bane is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. A bit of a pause in the action here. Bane controlling the positon.#T4# Can Law hold on?! Bane is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Law tries to escape the position.
Murphy Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Maximus Bane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
And that's the end of the fight! Maximus Bane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bane winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximus Bane! |
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