Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL81
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Banks looks to clinch #TD#
and Dayton counters with a takedown into side control.
Dayton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks is trying to control Dayton 's posture but Dayton avoids it.
Banks manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dayton 's best efforts.
Banks trying to hold on to Dayton 's head to control him but Dayton postures up. #SUB#
Dayton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dayton .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead.#T1#
Dayton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dayton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dayton drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Banks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dayton scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dayton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dayton passes into side control, despite Banks's attempt to control the position. #T2#
Dayton scores with punches from side control.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Dayton landing a few strikes. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dayton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Dayton keeps moving and retains side control.
Dayton scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Dayton creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dayton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Dayton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dayton cracks Banks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks regains half guard there - taking advantage of Dayton 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Dayton lands with a punch from half guard.
Dayton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
Banks has a hand on Dayton 's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dayton takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dayton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape.
Dayton looking to finish Banks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banks!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Dayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Banks tries to clinch up#TD#
and Dayton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dayton postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dayton is aware though and is defending well.
Banks is looking to sweep but instead, Dayton has passed into half guard.
Dayton winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dayton passes into side control. #T1#
Banks is working to avoid the ground and pound but Dayton connects with a decent elbow.
Dayton in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banks takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dayton cracks Banks with a big elbow.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
Dayton in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dayton lands some shots froms side control.
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Dayton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
Dayton wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Dayton is chipping away with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Dayton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Dayton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Dayton working the body and head with strikes.
Dayton scoring with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Dayton 's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dayton working the head and body with strikes.
Dayton is putting a hurting on Banks here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dayton landing a few strikes.
Dayton lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Banks is rocked!#T4#
Banks takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Dayton finish him?
Dayton working the ground and pound from side control.
Banks is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dayton lands a strong strike to the head of Banks. That's dazed him! Dayton looking to finish here. Banks is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Dayton lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Small Dayton !
After winning the bout, Small Dayton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1##CL#
Banks instigates a clinch.
Banks looking to stall.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banks is trying to stall.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Banks is trying to stall. #T1#
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maybe Banks would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ryker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryker has Banks pushed against the cage.
Banks letting Ryker take a breather here.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ryker looking to stall.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Ryker stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Banks stalling.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather. #T3#
Come on Ryker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Ryker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banks up against the cage.
Banks stalling the fight. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
Ryker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks wants to stall.
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Banks has Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches.
Banks is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryker gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage. #T3#
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Banks avoiding damage.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Banks stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Banks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks has Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Caiden Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banks'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that second round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3##CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Ryker stalling.
Ryker slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A bit of stalling here from Banks. #T1#
Banks stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks rushes Ryker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T2#
Ryker just leaning against Banks, taking a breather.
Ryker taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Ryker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.#T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Ryker.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ryker slowing the pace effectively.
Ryker stalling against the cage.
Ryker avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Banks. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
Banks taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL75
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1##CL#
Banks clinches.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Ryker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks stalling the fight.
Banks stalling.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and pushes Ryker back into the cage.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment.
Ryker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Ryker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks looking to stall. #T3#
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryker effectively controlling the action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
Banks taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryker pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryker has Banks pushed against the cage.#T4#
Banks has Ryker pushed against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.
Banks being controlled against the cage.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Banks avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryker stalling the fight.
Banks avoiding damage. #T1#
Banks is stalling here.
Ryker effectively controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Ryker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caiden Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Banks stalls.
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Banks stalls.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks rushes Ryker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Ryker tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ryker taking a breather.
Ryker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are getting on Ryker's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.#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.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Ryker is pushing Banks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks'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.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Banks taking a breather.
Ryker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Banks letting Ryker take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks'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.
Banks stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Banks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryker, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Banks stalling in the clinch.
Banks is trying to stall.
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks gets a clinch.
Banks avoiding damage.
Ryker stalling the fight.
Banks looking to stall. #T2#
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Ryker taking a breather.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Banks looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks rushes Ryker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
Ryker is stalling here.
Banks wants to stall.
Ryker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryker stalling in the clinch.
Ryker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #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.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks looking to stall.
Ryker leaning against his opponent.
Ryker stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Derrick Ryker.#CL#
Banks gets a clinch.
Ryker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryker is pushing Banks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL73
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1##CL#
Banks clinches with his opponent.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment.
Ryker trying to stall but Banks improves his position.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Banks tries to stall but Ryker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks stalls.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Banks letting Ryker take a breather here.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Banks stalling.
Ryker effectively controlling the action here.
Ryker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Ryker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Ryker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks pushes Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks stalling.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Ryker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks looking to stall.
Banks stalling the fight. #T1#
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Ryker slowing the pace effectively.
Ryker manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks has managed to clinch. #T2#
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
Banks stalling in the clinch.
Banks is stalling here.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ryker can do to turn this around?
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Ryker stalling in the clinch.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches up against the cage.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Banks looking to stall.
Banks can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
Maybe Banks would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Ryker'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.
Caiden Banks has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ryker effectively controlling the action here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks taking a breather.
Banks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Banks darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment.
Banks stalling.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Banks for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.#T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks stalls.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ryker slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks clinches up with Ryker and pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
Banks avoiding damage.
Ryker taking a breather.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Banks seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Ryker is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks has managed to clinch.
Ryker stalls. #T4#
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks gets a clinch.
Derrick Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caiden Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ryker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ryker.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL69
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1#
Stanton lands a really nice looking cross but Banks seems unphased.
Stanton connects with a single shot there.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Stanton pushes him off.
Stanton scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Banks has Stanton up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Stanton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.#BC2#
Stanton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Donk. Stanton catches Banks right on the button with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from Stanton.
A nice combination there by Stanton. #CUT2#It looks like Caiden Banks has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanton works the jab nicely.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton moves out of range.
Banks looks to clinch
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
Banks wants to clinch.#T1#
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton counters with a thumping low kick.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanton swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Stanton cracks Banks with a good jab.
Stanton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stanton lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Stanton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stanton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banks. Banks circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stanton. That one must have hurt.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton moves away
and Stanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks closes the distance but Stanton moves to the side
and Stanton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banks wants to clinch but Stanton slips to the side
and Stanton counters with a low kick, right behind Banks 's knee.
Banks takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stanton misses with a series of wild punches.
Stanton swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Stanton throws a fast counter high kick but Banks manages to duck under it in time.
Banks wants to clinch but Stanton slips to the side
and Stanton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanton works the jab nicely.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks wants to clinch but Stanton slips to the side
and Stanton counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banks tries to clinch
and Stanton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice leg kick from Stanton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanton. That's going to slow Banks down.
Banks looks to clinch
and Stanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banks momentarily.
Stanton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanton connects with an inside leg kick.
Stanton scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Banks wants to clinch but Stanton slips to the side
and Stanton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Banks tries to clinch
and Stanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton counters with a thumping low kick.
Banks moves to clinch but Stanton breaks away
and Stanton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stanton tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Banks wants to clinch up but Stanton keeps it at a distance.
Stanton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banks tries to clinch
and Stanton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Banks is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banks wants to clinch
and Stanton counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks takes one to the chin there.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Stanton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxi Stanton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caiden Banks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanton raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stanton connects with a solid leg kick.
Banks tries to clinch up but Stanton circles away and keeps his distance.
Maxi Stanton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stanton lands with a slapping head kick.
Banks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stanton swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Stanton tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Banks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banks's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stanton connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banks scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Stanton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanton counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Stanton is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Banks tries to clinch
and Stanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stanton connects with a high kick. #ROC2#Banks is rocked!
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanton plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Banks to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Banks just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maxi Stanton!
Maxi Stanton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL67
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Banks pushes Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Richard gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Richard manages to pull guard.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Richard.#SUB#
Richard working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily. #SUB#
Richard is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T1##SUB#
Richard looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Richard trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Richard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richard throwing strikes off his back to little effect. #SUB#
Richard looking for subs off his back but Banks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks trying to control the pace. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Richard wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Banks prevents Richard from improving his position.
Richard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Richard doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Richard looking for a sweep. Not yet Richard, not yet.
Banks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Richard working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
Richard is striking but Banks is not phased and passes to half guard.
Banks sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Richard flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richard is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banks moves to clinch but Richard breaks away #TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Richard seems to be looking for submissions.
Richard uses his free foot to push down on Banks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banks.
Richard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape. #SUB#
Richard is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Banks has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Banks is holding on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Small Richard dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Banks tries to clinch but Richard moves away #TD#
so Richard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Richard is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Richard landing with the ground and pound.
Richard cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Richard postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Richard drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Richard off! Richard jumps back into Banks's guard.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Richard connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Banks looking for subs off his back but Richard has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Richard is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banks sees it coming and defends easily.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Richard in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Banks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Richard!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Small Richard!
A very excited looking Small Richard made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HRL66
Date: Mar 02, 2024

#R1#
Banks tries to clinch up#TD#
so Dayton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard.
Dayton trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Dayton distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dayton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dayton works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Dayton landing with the ground and pound.
Dayton connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Dayton stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Dayton chips away with some ground and pound.
Dayton landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Banks is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dayton throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Banks's body to avoid the submission. Banks has instead reached around Dayton 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Banks arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL62
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1##CL#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Yosuke.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks stalling against the cage.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yosuke.
Yosuke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yosuke.
Banks stalls.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Yosuke throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Yosuke gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yosuke up against the cage.
Yosuke wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yosuke tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Yosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Yosuke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Yosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
A nice left hand lands by Yosuke.
A head punch on the inside from Yosuke fails to land.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yosuke is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Yosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks avoiding damage. #T2#
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yosuke is keeping busy.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yosuke up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Yosuke lands with an uppercut that bounces Banks off the cage and back into range.
Nice body punch from Yosuke.
Banks wants to clinch but Yosuke slips to the side
and Yosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yosuke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yosuke lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banks's sensitive parts.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check. #T3#
Banks drops his hands momentarily and Yosuke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banks walks into a stiff left hand from Yosuke.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Banks gets a clinch.
Banks slows down the pace here.
Yosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Yosuke gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Yosuke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yosuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.#T4#
Banks stalling in the clinch but Yosuke improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Yosuke.
Yosuke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Yosuke.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banks is pushing Yosuke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Yosuke wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Yosuke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yosuke misses with the head strike.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Yosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Yosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yosuke wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vien Yosuke dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Yosuke tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Yosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Banks is pushing Yosuke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yosuke being controlled against the cage.
Banks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yosuke lands a left hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yosuke scores with a shoulder strike.
Banks wants to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yosuke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Banks forces Yosuke back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yosuke as Banks tries to tie him up.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks blocking some punches.
Yosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks slows down the pace here.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yosuke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yosuke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Yosuke as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Yosuke catches Banks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Yosuke.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yosuke is looking to slow Banks down with leg kicks.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Banks tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Yosuke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banks. That did some damage!
Yosuke tests Banks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yosuke swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Yosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yosuke moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks tries to clinch but Yosuke is having none of it.
Yosuke tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.#T3#
Yosuke lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Banks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yosuke.
Yosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yosuke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yosuke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Banks if he has to take too many more of those.
Caiden Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yosuke lands with a good body shot.
Vien Yosuke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab.
Yosuke lands a jab.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
Yosuke lands a right hand.
Yosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Yosuke's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yosuke is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yosuke as Banks tries to tie him up.
A bit of stalling here from Banks. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Yosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Yosuke working hard to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yosuke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Yosuke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Yosuke lands a shoulder strike.
Banks has Yosuke pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Yosuke fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yosuke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vien Yosuke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yosuke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yosuke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banks on the side of the head.#CL#
Yosuke tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vien Yosuke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yosuke wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Yosuke improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Banks just leaning against Yosuke, taking a breather.
Yosuke lands an uppercut.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Yosuke improves position.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yosuke up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Yosuke scores with the left hand. Banks knows he should have avoided that one.
Yosuke cracks Banks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Yosuke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banks wants to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banks moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
and Yosuke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks wants to clinch but Yosuke slips to the side
and Yosuke counters with a low kick, right behind Banks 's knee.
Banks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yosuke scores with a jab to the head.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Yosuke counter with a right hand.
Banks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yosuke cracks Banks with an open hand slap.
Yosuke fakes the leg kick and cracks Banks in the body.
Yosuke bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks tries to clinch there but Yosuke circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yosuke, as that shot connected.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Yosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Jab from Yosuke.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yosuke feints and then cracks Banks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banks down.
Yosuke turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Banks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yosuke finds it's way round the side to connect with Banks's head.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks tries to clinch up but Yosuke circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yosuke tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks moves to clinch but Yosuke breaks away
enabling Yosuke to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Yosuke scores with a decent looking hook.
Yosuke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yosuke fakes the leg kick and cracks Banks in the body.
Banks ducks right into an uppercut from Yosuke.
Good exchange - Yosuke coming out on top.
Vien Yosuke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice body kick from Yosuke.
Yosuke connects with a body shot that sends Banks's belly button to the back.#CL#
Banks gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banks avoiding damage.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Banks taking a breather.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks closes the distance but Yosuke moves to the side
and Yosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Yosuke was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Banks rushes Yosuke and presses him up against the cage.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks stalling in the clinch.
Yosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yosuke is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banks stalling the fight.
Caiden Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vien Yosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yosuke 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vien Yosuke!
An out of breath Vien Yosuke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HRL60
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Banks being controlled against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks clinches with his opponent.
Ryker stalls. #T1#
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks has Ryker pushed against the cage.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Ryker is pushing Banks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryker taking a breather.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryker stalling in the clinch.
Banks'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.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
Banks receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks pushes Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Banks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Banks up against the cage.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks has Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banks avoiding damage.
Ryker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks stalling.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Banks gets a clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryker, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
Ryker taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryker stalls.
Banks taking a breather. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Ryker tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryker taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryker has Banks pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Ryker stalls.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Banks stalls.
Banks wants to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
Caiden Banks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banks taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Ryker.#T3#
Ryker taking a breather.
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ryker has Banks pressed against the cage.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ryker.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryker stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks has managed to clinch.
Ryker stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Banks'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.
Ryker is trying to maintain a safe position but Banks gets an underhook and turns Ryker into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks 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##CL2#
Banks forces Ryker back against the cage and clinches.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
Banks trying to control the position but instead, Ryker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Banks into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks pushes Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks rushes Ryker and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.#T2#
Banks stalling the fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryker.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks has managed to clinch.
Banks looking to stall.
Banks is stalling here.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
Banks is looking to control Ryker's arms but Ryker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
Ryker stalling against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ryker stalling the fight.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Banks just leaning against Ryker, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks darts in and clinches Ryker up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ryker effectively controlling the action here.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ryker as Banks tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryker has Banks pressed against the cage.
Derrick Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caiden Banks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banks blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL56
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Ryker gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks stalling.
Banks has Ryker pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ryker is pushing Banks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ryker stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T1#
Banks stalling.
Ryker has Banks pressed against the cage.
Ryker leaning against his opponent.
Banks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Derrick Ryker.#CL2#
Banks drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ryker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T2#
Banks stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
Ryker is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Ryker tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
Ryker letting Banks take a breather here.
Banks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryker holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
Banks stalling.
Banks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ryker stalling.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Banks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks has managed to clinch.
Ryker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Banks drives through and clinches with Ryker against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ryker has Banks pressed against the cage.
Ryker slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ryker for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for Ryker to work.
Ryker has Banks pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Derrick Ryker.#CL2#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Caiden Banks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to stall but Ryker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ryker taking a breather.#T1#
Banks stalls.
Banks is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ryker, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Banks is pushing Ryker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #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.
Come on Ryker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ryker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks looking to stall.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks pushes Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Banks tries to stall but Ryker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banks looking to slow down the pace here.
Banks stalls.
Ryker slows down the pace here.
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banks stalls.
The crowd are getting on Banks's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks pushes Ryker up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryker avoiding damage.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Ryker has Banks pushed against the cage.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Banks stalling against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks gets a clinch.
Banks has Ryker pushed against the cage.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryker gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Banks rushes Ryker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banks tries to stall but Ryker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ryker being controlled against the cage.
Banks is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Banks taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Ryker is pushing Banks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryker gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
Come on Ryker - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banks taking a breather.
Ryker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks has managed to clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ryker holding his opponent close, against the cage. #T2#
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ryker up against the cage.
Ryker'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.
Ryker dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Ryker improves position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks is stalling here. #T3#
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Ryker gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks taking a breather.
Ryker controlling the action here for a moment.
Banks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks letting Ryker take a breather here.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks rushes Ryker and presses him up against the cage.
Banks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ryker is keeping busy.
Banks tries to stall but Ryker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL2#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ryker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Derrick Ryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caiden Banks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banks trying to stall but Ryker improves his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL53
Date: Jan 20, 2024

#R1#
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banks tries to clinch up
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
Stanton scores with a head kick. Banks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Stanton to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton moves out of range.
Stanton with the inside leg kick.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banks fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stanton scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanton to score with a decent uppercut.
Banks wants to clinch.#T1#
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanton counters with a big head kick but Banks shrugs it off.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stanton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good standup being displayed there by Stanton as he connects with a hook.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Stanton counters with a leg kick.
Stanton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Stanton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banks doesn't seem phased though.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot by Stanton.
Banks looks to clinch
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
A cross from Stanton lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Caiden Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks wants to clinch
and Stanton counters with an inside leg kick.
Banks walks into a left hand.
Banks tries to clinch
and Stanton counters with a body kick.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Stanton counters with a straight right hand.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks backing away here, and Stanton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Stanton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Stanton swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Stanton is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Stanton lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Stanton steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Banks tries to clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banks thinking.
Banks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanton can pounce on him.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanton counters with an outside leg kick.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Banks wants to clinch
and Stanton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stanton scores with a head kick. Banks tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanton circles away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stanton darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Banks is looking to clinch but Stanton is avoiding it.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stanton lands a really nice looking cross but Banks seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks moves to clinch but Stanton breaks away
and Stanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stanton to score with a decent uppercut.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Stanton pushes him off.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxi Stanton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanton throws out a counter right but Banks avoids it with no problem.
Stanton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Stanton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton counters with a straight right hand.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Stanton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stanton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banks's head.
Stanton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanton circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanton! But no joy.
Banks is looking to clinch but Stanton is avoiding it.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stanton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanton scores with a jab.
Stanton lands a high kick!
Banks is looking to clinch.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
and Stanton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
A left lands for Stanton.
Stanton with a nice cross.
Stanton thumps Banks with a low kick.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Banks might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Stanton misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Stanton.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stanton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banks tries to clinch there but Stanton circles away.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Stanton pushes him off.
Banks wants to clinch.#T2#
Stanton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton is having none of it.
Stanton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Banks rushes Stanton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Stanton breaks from the clinch.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanton counters with a three punch combo that has Banks backing up. Banks nods at Stanton to acknowledge the strikes.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton is having none of it.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Good shot there by Stanton.
Stanton throws a good cross that connects.
Maxi Stanton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks wants to clinch up but Stanton keeps it at a distance.
Banks moves forwards but Stanton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stanton swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Stanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stanton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Banks moves to clinch but Stanton breaks away
letting Stanton counter with a right hand. #T4#
Stanton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banks closes the distance but Stanton moves to the side
and Stanton counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks is looking to clinch but Stanton is avoiding it.
Stanton keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks wants to clinch but Stanton slips to the side
and Stanton counters with a straight right hand.
Stanton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Banks wants to clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanton keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Stanton is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Banks is trying to maintain a safe position but Stanton gets an underhook and turns Banks into the cage.
Banks stalling in the clinch but Stanton improves position. #BC2#
Stanton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maxi Stanton 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#
Stanton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanton! But no joy.
Stanton scoring well with a low kick there.
Stanton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks wants to clinch
and Stanton counters with a straight right hand.
Banks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stanton can pounce on him.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton moves away
and Stanton counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stanton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2#Banks is rocked!
Stanton lands a head kick!
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banks is looking to clinch but Stanton is avoiding it.
Banks seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton moves out of range.
Banks blocks a head kick by Stanton.
Stanton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Stanton works the jab nicely.
Banks wants to clinch
and Stanton counters with a stiff right hand.
Stanton swats away the attempt to clinch by Banks.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stanton counters with a head kick.
Banks tries to clinch up.
Banks tries to clinch there but Stanton circles away.
Stanton lands with a straight right. Banks didn't see that one coming.
Banks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Stanton looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Stanton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks tries to clinch
and Stanton counters with a nice uppercut.
Stanton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton moves away
and Stanton counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check. #T2#
Banks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks is looking to clinch.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanton! But no joy.
Banks tries to clinch
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banks moves to clinch but Stanton breaks away
and Stanton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stanton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stanton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Banks wants to clinch.
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Stanton counter with a right hand.
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stanton avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3##CL#
Banks rushes Stanton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Stanton breaks the clinch.
Banks tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stanton! But no joy.
Banks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Stanton to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton is having none of it.
Banks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stanton.
Banks tries to clinch up but Stanton circles away and keeps his distance.
Stanton buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Stanton keeps the fight on the outside.
Stanton was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Maxi Stanton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jab, jab by Stanton - just one landing.
Stanton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Banks wants to clinch but Stanton slips to the side
letting Stanton counter with a right hand. #T4#
Banks wants to clinch up but Stanton keeps it at a distance.
Banks wants to clinch
enabling Stanton to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Stanton counters with a low kick, right behind Banks 's knee.
Nice body punch from Stanton.
Stanton lands the left hand.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stanton lunges at Banks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Banks's hand.
Banks tries to clinch but Stanton is having none of it.
Stanton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Caiden Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stanton throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxi Stanton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stanton 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxi Stanton!
Maxi Stanton thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: HRL51
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Yosuke pushes him off.#CL#
Banks rushes Yosuke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yosuke tries to circle away but Banks has him pinned against the cage.
Yosuke lands an uppercut.
Banks is stalling here.
Yosuke throws a head punch that misses.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Yosuke working aggressively here.
Banks has Yosuke pushed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks doesn't manage to clinch there - Yosuke circles away.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yosuke. #CL#
Banks clinches up with Yosuke and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yosuke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Yosuke tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Yosuke is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Yosuke is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks slows down the pace here.
Yosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yosuke being controlled against the cage.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Banks blocking some punches.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short left from Yosuke. #T2#
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Banks stalling in the clinch.
Yosuke lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banks backwards.
Banks blocks an uppercut.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Yosuke lands a nice shot to the body.
Yosuke cracks Banks with an open hand slap.
Banks tries to clinch but Yosuke moves away
and Yosuke counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Yosuke throws a leg kick which misses Banks's front leg but catches the back leg as Banks tries to avoid it.
Banks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Banks rushes Yosuke and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
Banks avoiding damage.
Banks stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yosuke.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yosuke wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yosuke.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Yosuke lands a left hand.
Banks is pushing Yosuke up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Yosuke has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks stalling.
Banks has Yosuke pressed against the cage, preventing Yosuke from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yosuke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yosuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yosuke being controlled against the cage.
Banks controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Jab, jab by Yosuke - just one landing. #T4#
Banks on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL#
Banks clinches.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yosuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks taking a breather.
Banks has Yosuke pushed against the cage.
A short left from Yosuke.
Yosuke lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vien Yosuke dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Banks closes the distance but Yosuke moves to the side
and Yosuke counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A lazy left from Yosuke finds it's target.
Yosuke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yosuke tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
A solid body kick from Yosuke.
Yosuke keeps the fight on the outside.
Banks darts in trying to clinch
letting Yosuke counter with a right hand.
Yosuke connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Banks.
Yosuke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vien Yosuke seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yosuke up against the cage.
Yosuke is looking to break free of the clinch but Banks has double underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yosuke lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
A head punch on the inside from Yosuke fails to land.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yosuke creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yosuke letting Banks take a breather here.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yosuke up against the cage.
Yosuke makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banks just leaning against Yosuke, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Yosuke connects with a nice looking jab.
Yosuke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Banks tries to move into range but Yosuke moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Banks has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Yosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Banks content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yosuke up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banks. #T2#
Come on Banks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banks takes a shot to the head.
Yosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Yosuke pushes Banks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yosuke misses with the head strike.
A bit of stalling here from Banks.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Banks seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Yosuke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yosuke working aggressively here.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
Banks taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Banks wants to clinch
and Banks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yosuke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with an inside leg kick. #T3#
Banks wants to clinch but Yosuke slips to the side
and Yosuke counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Banks clinches.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Yosuke looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks has Yosuke pushed against the cage.
Banks stalls.
Yosuke lands an uppercut.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Yosuke swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A shot in the inside from Yosuke.
Banks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yosuke looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Caiden Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yosuke. Yosuke obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yosuke scores with a jab. Banks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Banks tries to clinch but Yosuke moves away
and Yosuke counters with an outside leg kick.
Crunch! Yosuke slams his shin into Banks's torso.
Yosuke lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yosuke connects with a right hand. Banks shakes it off.
Banks is looking to clinch but Yosuke is avoiding it.
Banks tries to clinch but Yosuke moves away
letting Yosuke counter with a right hand.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vien Yosuke 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#
Banks wants to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a right hand to the body.
Yosuke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banks's head backwards.
Banks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yosuke. Yosuke obviously looking to wear him down.
Yosuke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banks takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Banks wants to clinch.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt
and Yosuke counters with a good, hard body kick but Banks shrugs it off.
Banks tries to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a good, hard body kick but Banks shrugs it off.
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banks is looking to clinch.
Yosuke lands with a hook. Banks tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banks wants to clinch but Yosuke slips to the side
and Yosuke counters with a left to the body.
Yosuke connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banks tries to clinch up
and Yosuke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yosuke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vien Yosuke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yosuke.
Yosuke throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banks walks into a left hand. #CL#
Banks clinches.
Yosuke scores with a shoulder strike.
Banks will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks just leaning against Yosuke, taking a breather.
Banks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Banks to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
Yosuke throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Banks has Yosuke pushed against the cage.
Banks gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice left hand lands by Yosuke.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yosuke.
Yosuke lands an uppercut.
Banks effectively controlling the action here.
Banks slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.#CL#
Banks gets a clinch.
Yosuke misses with the head strike. #T3#
Yosuke lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yosuke misses with some punches.
Yosuke lands with a light punch inside.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Banks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Yosuke working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vien Yosuke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yosuke throws a punch but it's blocked by Banks.
Yosuke lands a shoulder strike.
Yosuke letting Banks take a breather here.
Banks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banks avoiding damage.
Yosuke is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Banks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Caiden Banks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yosuke, as that shot connected.
Banks tries to clinch but Yosuke is having none of it.
Yosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks tries to clinch but Yosuke moves away
and Yosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Yosuke pushes him off.
Banks tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yosuke counters with a body kick. #CL#
Banks drives through and clinches with Yosuke against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Caiden Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vien Yosuke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yosuke 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vien Yosuke!
Vien Yosuke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: HRL46
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD#
Colton successfully pulls guard.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Colton working for submissions but it's allowed Banks to get to half guard.
Colton is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Zombie MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Banks controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Colton trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Colton gets full guard.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Banks clinches up with Colton and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Colton decides to pull guard.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Colton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Banks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Colton.
A lull in the action here as Banks stalls from top position.#T3#
Colton can't do much from the bottom here.
Colton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Banks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Banks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position 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.
Colton tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
Colton wants to control but Banks is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Banks there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Banks looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton tries to hold on but Banks postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Colton.#TD#
Colton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard.
Colton trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
Banks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Colton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks trying to control but Colton is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colton is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Colton working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Banks clinches. #TD2#
Banks pulls Colton into guard.
Colton trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Colton won't allow Banks to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Colton defends it easily.
Banks trying to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colton wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Banks looking for a guillotine here but Colton defends easily. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Banks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Colton escapes and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Colton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Colton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Colton, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Colton to the mat.
Caiden Banks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks pulls Colton in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Colton throws an elbow that misses. Banks uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Colton's guard. Nice move by Banks!#REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Banks stands and throws Colton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Colton is looking for a sweep.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Colton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Colton is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Banks is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Banks wants to control the pace but Colton is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Banks controlling from mount.
Colton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Banks tries to control but Colton wriggling away.
Colton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks content just to control the position here. #T3#
Colton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Colton is looking to improve his position.
Banks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Colton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banks performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Banks drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banks looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banks 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL44
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1##CL#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sosa is pushing Banks up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD#
Banks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Banks controls Sosa momentarily but Sosa frees himself.
Sosa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sosa content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Banks has locked up a guillotine! Banks's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sosa is holding on here and Banks must be using up a lot of energy. Sosa has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Banks gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL42
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Banks pulls guard.
Gaines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaines defends well.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banks looking for a guillotine here but Gaines defends easily.
Gaines trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banks keeping full guard, as Gaines tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gaines avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gaines got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaines has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gaines postures up. #SUB2#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaines is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Banks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gaines should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Banks has tightened it up now! Gaines should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL38
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1##CL#
Banks clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Colton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Colton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
Colton is trying to keep Banks in close. #SUB2#
Colton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks controlling from the top position.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Colton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Colton looks winded!#T1#
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Colton is retaining full guard.
Colton is trying to control the position but Banks postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Banks clinches. #TD2#
Colton manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Colton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banks escapes and throws Colton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Colton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Banks wants to control but Colton is keeping him busy.
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Colton is letting Banks control him for a moment.
Colton wants to control but Banks postures up.#T3#
Colton is looking for a sweep.
Colton keeps trying to improve his position.
Colton struggling a bit here.
Colton is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banks off and has taken his back!
Banks tries to break free.
Colton controlling from the back.
Colton is not going to allow Banks to sit and survive in this position.
Banks avoids the strikes from Colton. #T4#
I really don't envy Banks right now.
Banks trying to control the position but Colton manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Colton is riding his opponent, not letting Banks buck him off.
Banks trying to control the hands but Colton breaks the grip.
Banks can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ripp Colton dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Colton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banks, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Banks jumps guard and drags Colton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Colton is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banks seems keen to control Colton's posture.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Colton is breathing heavily.#T1#
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Colton controlling from side mount.
Banks is trying to control Colton's posture but Colton avoids it.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks is working hard here to advance position.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Colton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Banks wants to control but Colton postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Colton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banks uses from the top position.
Colton is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks 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.
Banks wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving.
Banks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Colton trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer. #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.
Banks works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Colton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is taking a breather. Colton says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Banks'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Banks gets control of Colton's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Caiden Banks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Colton moves into the clinch successfully. #TD2#
Colton manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Colton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
Colton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace.#SUB2#
Colton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Banks has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Banks seems content to control.
Further stalling from Banks.
Colton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Colton tries to roll over but Banks keeps him under control.
Colton trying to hold on to Banks's head to control him but Banks postures up.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks passes to side control.
Colton is looking for a sweep.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Banks just content to control the position.
Colton tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Banks presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Colton is looking to get to half guard.
Banks controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Banks wants to control the pace but Colton is squirming around nicely.
Banks avoids the attempt from Colton to control.
Ripp Colton has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Colton is looking to improve his position.
Colton is trying to control but Banks passes into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Banks politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Banks prefers to stall for the moment though.
Banks trying to control the position but Colton is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banks 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL36
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks forces Colton back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Banks pulls Colton into guard. #SUB2#
Banks is looking for a triangle but Colton pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into side control.
Banks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton slows the pace down in half guard.
Banks wants to sweep but Colton has passed to side control!#T1#
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Colton keeps moving and retains side control.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Banks struggling a bit here.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Colton controls the position from side control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks tries to bench press Colton off him but Colton keeps the position.
Banks sneaks back into half guard.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Banks is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Colton jumps into side control!#T3#
Colton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Colton rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Colton to the mat.
Banks wants to control but Colton passes easily into half guard.
Colton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Colton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Banks tries to get to full guard but Colton has control of the leg.
Colton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Banks is looking for a sweep. Colton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ripp Colton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Colton. Colton maintains the clinch. #TD#
Colton pulls guard. #SUB#
Colton working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily. #SUB#
Colton working for submissions but it's allowed Banks to get to half guard.
Well, if Banks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg. #T1#
Colton trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Colton is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Colton wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Colton tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Banks jumps guard. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Colton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Colton postures up. #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.#SUB2#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Colton passes into side control.
Colton wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks is trying to control Colton's posture but Colton avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caiden Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Colton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banks uses from the top position.
Colton keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Colton is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Banks showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Colton is looking for a triangle here but Banks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Colton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Colton reverses the position - he's now on top in Banks's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Colton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banks looking for subs off his back but Colton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Colton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Banks gets full guard.#SUB2#
Banks working for submissions but it's allowed Colton to get to half guard.
Banks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Colton is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Colton 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: SYN 1033 Obama vs Washington
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mercer drags the fight down to the ground.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercer is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily. #SUB2#
Mercer has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks content to stall in guard here.
Banks'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer working a defensive guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Mercer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mercer's guard.
Banks prevents Mercer from improving his position.
Mercer is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Mercer looking for a kimura from the bottom but Banks passes into side control!
Banks controlling the position from side mount.
Mercer is trying to improve his position.
Mercer dodges the ground and pound from Banks.
Mercer is trying to escape the position but Banks is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banks tries to advance to mount but Mercer denies him. #T3#
Mercer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mercer clinches. #TD#
Banks pulls guard.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mercer showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Banks looking to control but Mercer passes into half guard.
Mercer is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer passes to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kadyn Mercer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mercer has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD2#
Mercer jumps guard.
Mercer trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Mercer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.#SUB2#
Mercer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banks is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer looking to control but Banks passes into half guard.
Banks prevents Mercer from improving his position.#T1#
Mercer keeps trying to improve his position.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
Mercer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mercer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Mercer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.
Mercer looking to control.
Banks content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mercer gets a clinch. #TD2#
Mercer gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mercer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banks is sitting in close to Mercer's body. Mercer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Banks is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Banks is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mercer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kadyn Mercer!

Event: HRL34
Date: Nov 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Alexander shoots in and gets a takedown into Banks's guard.#SUB#
Alexander is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Banks has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Alexander is looking to defend but Banks has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Alexander! Banks pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Alexander taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL29 Jackson vs Glover
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Colton clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Colton decides to pull guard.
Banks wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into side control.
Colton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Colton is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Banks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Banks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Colton is trying to improve his position.
Banks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Colton's legs. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks gets to mount! Colton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Colton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banks working the ground and pound effectively.
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Colton is desperately trying to improve his position but Banks has a good base and remains in mount.
Colton tries to lock up and control but Banks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Colton working to try and regain half guard.
Colton looks winded!
Colton keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Banks looking to control but Colton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks controlling the position easily from mount.
Banks prevents Colton from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Colton successfully pulls guard. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into half guard.
Colton wants to get back to full guard but Banks has mounted him!
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Colton is trying desperately to improve position.
Colton is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.#T1#
Banks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Banks is stalling here but it's allowed Colton to get half guard.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Colton looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Colton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is keen to just control but Colton is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Colton moves into the clinch.#TD#
Banks pulls guard successfully.
Banks is pulling down on Colton's head to control his posture.
Banks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colton defends well.#T4#
Colton sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caiden Banks dominated that second round.
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##CL2#
Colton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Banks jumps guard.
Banks controlling Colton's posture. #SUB#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banks working for submissions but it's allowed Colton to get to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Banks is looking to control Colton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Colton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
Banks is really struggling to control Colton but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Banks can't keep his opponent in guard - Colton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banks trying to hold on to Colton's head to control him but Colton postures up.
Banks is pressing down on Colton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colton is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.#SUB#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Colton clinches up against the cage.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colton can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
Ripp Colton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caiden Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL28 Molly vs Motosserra
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Banks.#TD#
Mercer drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Mercer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Mercer has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks won't allow Mercer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mercer working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mercer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Banks is defending well. Mercer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Banks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mercer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kadyn Mercer!

Event: HRL25 Momomoto vs Sidorov
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks gets tackled into the cage by Mercer. Mercer maintains the clinch. #TD#
Banks manages to pull guard.
Mercer content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Banks has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mercer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Banks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Mercer takes a little break here. Banks wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Banks wants to control but Mercer postures up.
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Mercer taking a breather here.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banks keeps working.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mercer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Banks.#T3##TD#
Banks pulls guard.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Banks is looking for a triangle but Mercer pushes his legs off easily.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mercer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mercer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Banks working for a triangle but Mercer defends it easily.
Mercer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mercer has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Mercer gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Mercer pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily.
Mercer is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banks content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Mercer seems keen to control Banks's posture.
Mercer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Mercer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Mercer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily. #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.#SUB2#
Mercer has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Mercer looking for a guillotine here but Banks defends easily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mercer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Banks working a defensive guard here. #T3#
Mercer stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position.
Banks is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Banks is trying to keep Mercer in close. #SUB#
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mercer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mercer defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Mercer has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Mercer jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Banks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercer is keeping the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer 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##CL2#
Mercer takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Mercer gets control of Banks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mercer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Mercer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mercer looking to control but Banks passes into half guard.
Banks works his way into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks prevents Mercer from getting the reversal.#T1#
Mercer tries to lock up and control but Banks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kadyn Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mercer keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
Mercer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mercer is trying to maintain the position but Banks is very close to passing his half guard.
Mercer tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Mercer wants to control but Banks is keeping busy.
Mercer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Banks has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T3#
Banks controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banks controlling his opponent.
Banks prevents Mercer from getting the reversal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks prevents Mercer from getting the reversal.
Caiden Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kadyn Mercer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadyn Mercer!

Event: HRL22
Date: Oct 01, 2023

#R1##CL#
Mercer moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Banks pulls Mercer into guard.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Banks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mercer escapes and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banks is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banks will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Banks tries to bench press Mercer off him but Mercer keeps the position.
Banks is not content to let Mercer control the position.
Mercer tries to move to mount but Banks blocks the move with his legs.
Banks tries to buck Mercer off but Mercer is having none of it.
Mercer trying to control the action but Banks is working from the bottom.
Mercer laying and praying for a moment but Banks takes advantage and regains half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banks is not content to let Mercer control the position.
Banks wants to sweep but Mercer has passed to side control!
Mercer throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Mercer advances nicely into full mount.
Mercer prevents Banks from getting the reversal.
Mercer content just to control the position here.
Banks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Banks sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mercer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL#
Mercer rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Mercer pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mercer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Mercer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercer trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mercer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.#T1##SUB#
Mercer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Banks uses it to pass to side control.
Banks trying to control the action but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Kadyn Mercer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mercer is trying to work for a sweep but Banks has mounted him!
Mercer working to try and regain half guard.
Mercer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?#T2#
Mercer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banks pulls his head out easily.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard.
Mercer manages to get to full guard.
Mercer looking to control. #T3##SUB#
Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into half guard.
Banks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mercer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Banks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks postures up.#T4#
Mercer tries to reverse the position but Banks maintains control.
Mercer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mercer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Banks is now in half guard. #SUB#
Mercer looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Caiden Banks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Mercer closes the distance and pushes Banks back into the cage.#TD#
Mercer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mercer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mercer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Banks puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mercer wants to get back to full guard but Banks has mounted him!
Mercer is looking to get to half guard.
Banks controlling from mount.
Mercer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Banks tries to control but Mercer wriggling away.
Mercer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
Mercer is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Mercer sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Mercer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banks pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mercer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mercer is trying to control but Banks manages to pass to mount!
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Mercer is looking to improve his position but Banks isn't that keen on the idea.
Mercer is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mercer wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Mercer tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
Mercer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer is trying to control but Banks passes into side control!
Mercer tries to buck Banks off but Banks is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caiden Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!

Event: HRL19 Jackson vs Ribeiro
Date: Sep 23, 2023

Caiden Banks had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 138.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Kadyn Mercer was cancelled.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Banks forces Vaughan back against the cage and clinches.
Banks jumps guard but Vaughan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vaughan is trying to break free.#TD#
Vaughan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Vaughan working away.
Vaughan lands some shots froms side control.
Banks is looking to reverse the position.
Banks sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Vaughan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vaughan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Vaughan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vaughan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks moves into full guard.
Vaughan scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Banks keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully.
Vaughan is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaughan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Banks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vaughan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaughan.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vaughan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vaughan scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banks had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaughan defends it easily.
Vaughan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banks swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vaughan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Vaughan is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Banks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vaughan cracks Banks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vaughan cracks Banks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Vaughan wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks prevents Vaughan from improving position.
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Vaughan scoring with punches from side control.
Vaughan trying to control the position but Banks is working away.
Banks is looking to regain half guard here but Vaughan keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Vaughan working the ground and pound from side control.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard.
Banks is not content to let Vaughan control the position.
Banks manages to get back to half guard.
Vaughan working the head and body with strikes.
Vaughan working Banks over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vaughan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Banks reverses the position - he's now on top in Vaughan's guard.
Banks postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Vaughan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Banks tries to clinch up.
Banks tries to clinch up but Vaughan circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks wants to clinch.
Vaughan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banks wants to clinch#TD#
and Vaughan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks keeping full guard, as Vaughan tries to pass.
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaughan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaughan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaughan is pushing down on Banks's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banks is fighting to maintain full guard but Vaughan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Vaughan lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banks has hold of Vaughan's hands but Vaughan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Vaughan working the head and body with strikes.
Banks is looking to control Vaughan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Banks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vaughan forces his way into half guard.
Vaughan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Slade Vaughan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Banks trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vaughan pulls his head out easily.
Vaughan working the head and body with strikes.
Banks is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vaughan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vaughan's back!
A lull in the action here.
Vaughan tries to escape the position. #T3#
Vaughan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vaughan tries to break free.
Banks is not going to allow Vaughan to sit and survive in this position.
Vaughan tries to escape the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vaughan staying busy and making it hard for Banks to control.
Vaughan rolls, trying to escape but Banks keeps control of the position.
Banks is not going to allow Vaughan to sit and survive in this position.
Vaughan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Banks is riding his opponent, not letting Vaughan buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Vaughan dominated that second round.
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##CL2#
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vaughan, pushing him back against the cage.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Vaughan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Vaughan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Banks clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Vaughan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Banks to escape the position.
Banks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Banks is looking to improve his position but Vaughan isn't that keen on the idea.
Banks gets back to half guard.
Vaughan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vaughan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Vaughan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Vaughan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully.
Vaughan cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Banks looking to control. #SUB2#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vaughan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vaughan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vaughan tries to free his leg and advance position but Banks is retaining full guard.
Vaughan is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vaughan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Vaughan scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vaughan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Vaughan defends it easily.
Vaughan lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vaughan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vaughan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vaughan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Vaughan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Vaughan stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position.
Vaughan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Banks working for a triangle but Vaughan defends it easily.
Vaughan with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vaughan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Vaughan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vaughan wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Vaughan cracks Banks with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vaughan is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vaughan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vaughan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Vaughan drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Vaughan off! Vaughan jumps back into Banks's guard.
Banks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaughan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slade Vaughan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vaughan, 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Vaughan!

Event: HRL16 Kovacevic vs Schultz
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Mercer pushes Banks up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Banks pulls guard effortlessly.
Mercer is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Mercer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banks controls Mercer momentarily but Mercer frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Mercer preventing the sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mercer stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Banks has managed to clinch. #TD#
Banks jumps guard. #SUB#
Banks looking for subs off his back but Mercer has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB#
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Mercer is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T2#
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
Mercer is looking to advance position but Banks won't allow it.
Mercer prevents Banks from improving his position.#SUB2#
Mercer is looking for a kimura but Banks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mercer to get the leverage. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Banks wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Banks gets full guard.#SUB#
Banks isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mercer stacks Banks on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mercer!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks wants to control but Mercer postures up.
Banks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mercer is thwarting Banks's attempts to control the position.
Mercer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Caiden Banks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Banks looking to control but Mercer passes into half guard.
Banks trying to control from the bottom.
Banks moves into full guard.
Mercer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Mercer 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.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Mercer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banks's guard.
Mercer wants to take a breather but Banks is having none of it.
Banks is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Banks actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mercer pulls his head out easily.
Mercer wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Banks tries to keep at a distance but Mercer has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Banks pulls guard.
Mercer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mercer passes into half guard.
Mercer tries to pass to full mount but Banks defends it. #T3#
Banks wants to sweep but Mercer has passed to side control!
Banks is trying to improve his position.
Banks is trying to control Mercer's posture but Mercer avoids it.
Banks prevents Mercer from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is trying to work for a sweep but Mercer has mounted him!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mercer controlling his opponent.
Banks keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks tries to hold on but Mercer postures up.
Banks is desperately trying to improve his position but Mercer has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks tries to hold on but Mercer pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kadyn Mercer 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Mercer has Banks up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Mercer to the mat.
Mercer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Banks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mercer has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mercer in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Banks wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Banks wants to control but Mercer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kadyn Mercer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Banks tries to get to full guard but Mercer has control of the leg.
Banks is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.#CL#
Banks has managed to clinch. #TD#
Banks decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Banks throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mercer uses it to pass to side control.
Mercer just content to control the position.
Mercer looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Banks is avoiding damage well.
Banks seems a little lost for a moment, as Mercer dominates the positioning.
Banks is looking for a sweep.
Banks is trying to work for a sweep but Mercer has mounted him!#T3#
Mercer controlling the pace for now.
Banks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Mercer seems content to control.
Banks is looking for a sweep. Mercer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#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.
Mercer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Banks tries to roll over but Mercer keeps him under control.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Mercer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Banks actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kadyn Mercer.
Well Mercer 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kadyn Mercer!

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