Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: JF 26 - Li vs The Colonel
Date: Nov 30, 2024

#R1#
Banton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Banton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Webb coming out on top.#TD2#
Banton dives in and scores a takedown into Webb's guard.
Webb is wriggling around but Banton manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Banton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Webb wants to get back to his feet.
Banton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Webb is looking to get back to is feet but Banton passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banton prevents Webb from escaping the position.
Webb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Banton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Webb's corner calls for a 1-2. Webb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Webb throws a series of punches but Banton avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Webb throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Webb.
Webb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banton throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Webb wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Banton.
Banton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Webb.
Koen Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Webb clinches. #TD2#
Banton has clasped his hands together around Webb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Webb bucks up and tries to throw Banton off but instead Banton has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lull in the action here.
Banton lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Webb. #T2#
Webb is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Banton tightening his grip on Webb, looking for the choke.
Webb is trying to stand back up. #T3#
Banton is trying to control but Webb is trying to escape here - he's now mounted. #SUB2#
Banton with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Banton lands a big elbow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
You get the feeling that Webb really doesn't like being in this position too much. #SUB2#
Banton swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Webb is now in Banton's guard. A big mistake from Banton there, giving up the dominant position!
Webb is looking to stand up but Banton won't let him.
Banton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Webb stays in close to Banton's body and controls the position.
Banton keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Webb tries to stand but Banton is controlling from the bottom.
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 Koen Webb will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webb throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Banton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Banton has Webb pressed against the cage, preventing Webb from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banton blocks an uppercut.
Webb can't break the clinch. #TD2#
Banton jumps into guard, dragging Webb to the mat.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banton wants to stand and escape but Webb is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Webb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webb circles away quickly and effectively.
Banton tries a head kick but it misses.
Koen Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Banton.
Banton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Webb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banton is breathing heavily.
Webb throws a one two combo. #ROC#Banton is rocked!#T2#
Webb is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Webb shuts the power down on Banton. Lights out, game over! Webb is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Koen Webb!

Event: JF 21 - Watcher vs Jacobs
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Ramirez looking to score a takedown here. Banton is defending well but Ramirez drives through and ends up in Banton's guard.
Banton is breathing heavily.
Ramirez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Ramirez 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.
Ramirez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ramirez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Ramirez drives through and clinches with Banton against the cage.
Banton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC2#
Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banton.
Ramirez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #T2##TD2#
Ramirez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Banton is trying to control Ramirez's posture but Ramirez avoids it.
Ramirez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banton to see if he's OK.#SU2#
Ramirez decides to stand back up. Ramirez steps back and let's Banton get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Ramirez closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL2#
Ramirez rushes Banton and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Ramirez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ramirez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3##ES2#
Ramirez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramirez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banton is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Ramirez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Ramirez!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2024

#R1#
Banton will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ramirez jabs Banton right on the nose. Banton blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage. #CL#
Banton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to push Banton away but Banton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banton misses with a punch to the body.
Banton has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banton is trying to pull guard but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banton stalling in the clinch but Ramirez improves position.
Ramirez is looking to break free of the clinch but Banton has double underhooks.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ramirez up against the cage.#TD#
Banton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ramirez wants to stand but Banton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Ramirez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ramirez controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Ramirez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banton, up you get! #CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch successfully. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banton throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banton is breathing heavily.#TD#
Banton shoots in and gets a takedown into Ramirez's guard.

Ramirez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Ramirez clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ramirez wants to clinch.
Banton blocks a head kick by Ramirez. #T3#
Ramirez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banton tries to avoid it but Ramirez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banton to the ground. Banton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banton tries to counter by clinching up but Ramirez breaks away and moves out of range.
Ramirez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banton at a distance.
Ramirez throws a leg kick which misses Banton's front leg but catches the back leg as Banton tries to avoid it. #CL#
Banton moves into the clinch.
Ramirez is trying to maintain a safe position but Banton gets an underhook and turns Ramirez into the cage.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramirez displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banton up against the cage.
Banton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramirez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banton smiles and moves away.
Banton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Ramirez does no damage. #T4##CL2#
Ramirez gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ramirez breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Banton missing with knees to the body. #TD2#
Ramirez jumps guard.
Ramirez has control of Banton's left arm, preventing Banton from doing any damage.
Banton stops Ramirez from standing up. #ES2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ramirez has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Banton off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rafael Ramirez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Banton is avoiding it.
Ramirez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ramirez.#CL#
Banton rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banton has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banton has him pressed against the cage.
Ramirez is trying to pull guard but Banton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ramirez wants to get back to striking at distance but Banton won't allow it. #BC#
Banton breaks from the clinch.
Ramirez stuffs the takedown attempt from Banton. Banton gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramirez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Banton.
Ramirez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banton is fending him off so far but Ramirez persists. Nope, Banton circles away and we're back to standing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramirez - that will leave a mark!
Ramirez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banton stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramirez. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Ramirez.#T1#
Ramirez throws a one two combo.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Banton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Ramirez has a takedown stuffed.
Banton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ramirez avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Banton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ramirez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramirez fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T2#
Banton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Banton doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramirez circles away.
Banton misses with a takedown attempt
and Ramirez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #ROC2#Banton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramirez lands with a big right hook that stumbles Banton - he's out on his feet here! Ramirez follows up with another monster hook that separates Banton from consciousness! Banton falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Ramirez stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rafael Ramirez!

Event: JF 16 - Guenette vs Hudson
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
Banton stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Banton moves into the clinch.#BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Cena moves into the clinch.#TD#
Banton pulls Cena into guard.
Cena lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cena tries to stand but Banton is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena throws a big right hand that misses.
Banton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cena trying to control but Banton is working from the bottom. #T1#
Cena seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cena trying to control but Banton is working from the bottom.
Cena is pushing down on Banton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Banton is fighting to maintain full guard but Cena has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banton wants to get back to full guard.
Cena wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Banton uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Cena is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#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.
Banton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Banton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Banton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cena won't allow Banton to sweep him here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Banton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cena's head.
Cena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banton tries to avoid it but Cena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banton to the ground. Banton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banton tries to counter by clinching up but Cena breaks away and moves out of range.
Banton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cena. #T3#
Cena doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Banton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banton.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Cena.
Banton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cena backwards.
Banton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cena has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Banton gets underhooks to prevent Cena's takedown attempt. #TD2#
Cena is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Banton can't fight it off and eventually Cena manages to take the fight to the floor. Banton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cena looks winded!
Banton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banton keeping full guard, as Cena tries to pass. #T4#
Banton is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Banton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cena looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banton is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Banton 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##TD#
Banton looking to score a takedown here. Cena is defending well but Banton drives through and ends up in Cena's guard.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet. #SUB#
Banton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cena is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Banton, into his guard. #REVB#
Banton keeping moving, preventing Cena from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cena looking to pass the guard.
Cena wants to stand but Banton has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Cena postures up.
Cena is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cena passes Banton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cena is keen to just control but Banton is a slippery customer.
Banton looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cena wants to take a breather but Banton is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cena is looking for a kimura here.
Banton trying to control here.
Cena is trying to control. Banton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Banton tries to roll over but Cena keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
John Cena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Banton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cena is trying to defend but Banton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T3#
Banton is thwarting Cena's attempts to control the position.
Cena makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cena.
Cena bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banton's guard. #REVB#
Banton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cena.
Banton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Banton is trying to hold Cena in close to prevent damage but Cena has managed to pass into half guard.
Cena is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Cena working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cena is trying to control here but Banton has managed to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banton won't allow Cena to pass to mount.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Cena showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Banton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cena is looking to clinch but Banton is avoiding it. #TD#
Cena tries to sprawl but Banton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banton trying to control the action but Cena is working from the bottom.
Cena tries to roll over but Banton keeps him under control.#SU#
Banton stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Banton moves into the clinch.
Cena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banton walks away with a smile on his face. Cena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cena blocks a head kick by Banton. #T1##TD#
Banton gets a takedown into half guard.
Cena moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena wants to sweep but no luck.
Banton won't allow Cena to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Banton is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cena has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Banton is looking to defend but Cena has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Banton! Cena pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Banton taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Cena!
John Cena took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

Event: JF 9 - Harding v Einstein
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Rey stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Banton tries to keep at a distance but Rey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Rey breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Rey has Banton up against the cage in a clinch.
Banton is trying to force a seperation but Rey has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Rey.
Banton goes for a takedown attempt but Rey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A cross from Rey lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Rey clinches up with Banton and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Banton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Rey takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Rey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Honore Nazaire Rey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banton on the side of the head.
Banton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Rey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Banton with a poor takedown
enabling Rey to counter with a crisp jab.
Honore Nazaire Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Banton.
Rey misses the jab.
Banton with the counter takedown but Rey avoids it easily.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banton. #CL#
Rey forces Banton back against the cage and clinches.
Rey controlling the action here for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rey for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2##BC#
Rey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rey pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Banton gets tackled into the cage by Rey. Rey maintains the clinch.
Banton is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rey is defending well.
Banton stalling in the clinch but Rey improves position.
Banton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rey blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banton tries to pull guard but Rey holds him up against the cage and eventually Banton drops back down to his feet.
Banton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rey.
A short right from Rey. #ROC#Banton is rocked!#T3#
Rey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Banton is still on wobbly legs! Can Rey finish him?
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rey pushes Banton against the cage. Rey is working some dirty boxing. Rey pushes off with a quick right hook! Banton goes down! Banton tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rey moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honore Nazaire Rey!
After the fight, Honore Nazaire Rey was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Just Fights 6 - Holt vs Carey
Date: Oct 16, 2024

#R1#
Barrett moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banton tries to clinch up but Barrett circles away and keeps his distance.
Banton slips under a jab.
Banton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barrett but Barrett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banton slips a jab from Barrett.
Banton unleashes a big counter combination but Barrett bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Barrett throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Banton counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Banton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Banton is trying to get an arm triangle but Barrett is defending well.
Barrett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Banton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T1#
Barrett wants to control but Banton is having none of it.
Barrett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banton on the ground.
Barrett is looking to improve his position but Banton isn't that keen on the idea.
Banton is looking to stand but Barrett has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Barrett is trying to escape the mount.
Barrett is squirming around, avoiding Banton's attempts to control the action.
Barrett is just holding on here. Banton manages to take his back.
Barrett has hold of Banton's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.
Barrett is really stuck here. #SUB2#
Banton is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Barrett prevents Banton from getting a body triangle.
Banton biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barrett wants to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barrett preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Banton. #SUB2#
Banton has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Barrett has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least! #T4#
Barrett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Banton tries to keep control of the position but Barrett is staying busy.#SUB2#
Banton looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barrett tries to roll but Banton sticks to his back.
Barrett prevents Banton from getting a body triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Banton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Barrett lands with a cross.
Banton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barrett as he jumps to the side.
Thomas Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Barrett throws a hook but Banton blocks it.
Barrett sets himself, and Banton steps forward looking for the clinch! Barrett avoids it this time.
Barrett misses with an uppercut
and Banton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Banton walks into a stiff left hand from Barrett.
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barrett circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Banton looks to move away, Barrett throws a big counter combo but Banton just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrett misses with a looping right.
Banton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrett.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrett misses the target.
Barrett scores with a hook.
Barrett is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Barrett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Banton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Barrett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banton wants to counter the offense by Barrett and move into the clinch position.
Barrett misses with a looping right.
Banton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrett.
Banton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrett.
Banton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barrett sets himself, and Banton steps forward looking for the clinch! Barrett avoids it this time.
Barrett throws an overhand right that drops Banton like a sack of potatoes! Barrett dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caden Barrett!

Event: Just Fights 4 - Li vs Gibbs
Date: Oct 09, 2024

#R1##TD#
Banton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banton lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva has his hands on Banton's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva pulls Banton in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Banton postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Banton trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva is still trying to improve position.#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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Silva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Silva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Silva passes into half guard.
Banton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Banton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Banton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silva is thwarting Banton's attempts to control the position.
Silva is taking a breather. Banton 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banton throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banton is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Silva has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Silva has clasped his hands together around Banton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Banton being controlled for a moment.
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.

Lucas Silva 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#
Banton connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Banton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Banton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Silva stalling. #T1#
Banton trying to control but Silva postures up. #SUB2#
Silva is looking for a kimura but Banton is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Silva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banton sees it coming and defends easily.
Silva is just content to waste time from the top position. Banton takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Silva trying to mount his opponent but Banton defends it. #T2#
Silva sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Banton is defending well.
Banton trying to control here.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Banton is defending well. #T3#
Silva passes into side control, despite Banton's attempt to control the position.
Banton being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Silva in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Banton is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lucas Silva!
A relieved looking Lucas Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2024

#R1#
Vega looks for a takedown but Banton sprawls well.
Banton tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vega manages to circle out of the way.
Banton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Vega tries to clinch but Banton moves away #TD#
and Banton counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Vega pushes Banton off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Vega takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Vega shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vega was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vega controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Vega stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1##TD2#
Vega looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vega lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vega stalling. #T2#
Banton wants to get back to his feet.
Vega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Vega fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Banton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vega darts in looking for a takedown but Banton gets double underhooks and turns Vega into the cage.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Vega.
Nice sprawl there from Banton as Vega shoots in.
It looked like Banton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Banton bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Vega sneaks out the side door and pushes Banton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Banton avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Vega scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vega. #T4#
Vega seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Banton trying to control here.
Well, if Vega 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kameron Vega 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#
Banton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banton wants it to stay on the feet.
Banton seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Banton stuffs the takedown attempt from Vega. Vega gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Vega gets a takedown into half guard.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, if Vega 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Let's hope that Vega 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.
Vega is continuing to stall.#SUB2#
Vega is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banton defends it well. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banton tries to get to full guard but Vega has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Vega looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vega is controlling the pace. #T3#
Vega's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Vega.
More stalling from Vega.#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.
Vega frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Banton defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vega.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vega takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kameron Vega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Banton swats away the attempt to clinch by Vega.
Banton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banton shoots in looking for a takedown. Vega tries to sprawl out of it but Banton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vega manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banton tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Vega tries to bum rush Banton with a series of wild strikes but Banton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega shoots in looking for a takedown. Banton tries to sprawl out of it but Vega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Vega fails with the takedown.
Banton is looking to counter the offense by Vega and move into the clinch.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kameron Vega.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vega shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Vega will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Vega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banton to the ground. Vega is now in Banton's guard.
Banton working a defensive guard but Vega manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vega controls the position from side control.
Vega has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Vega controls the position. #SU2#
Vega decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Banton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vega to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Banton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vega defends well.#T3#
Vega sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vega pushes down on Banton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kameron Vega has got the better of the ground game so far.#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.
Banton is looking for a sweep. Vega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Vega is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vega. #SU2#
Vega decides to stand and escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kameron Vega comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vega 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kameron Vega!
Kameron Vega took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 22, 2024

#R1#
York tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banton doesn't manage to clinch there - York circles away.
York only half commits to the counter leg kick.
York dips to his left and cracks Banton with an uppercut!
York throws a combination. Banton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
York rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banton is looking for a counter combo.
York is looking to land body kicks.
York misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
York doesn't manage to clinch there - Banton circles away.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
York throws a leg kick but Banton moved away.
York avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
York throws a big counter head kick but Banton avoids it with no problem.
York misses with a head kick.
York catches Banton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banton is breathing heavily.
Banton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
York tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
York throws a sloppy head kick and Banton moves out of range easily.
Banton throws a left and a right that both miss
and York counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from York. #T2#
Banton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banton shoots in looking for a takedown. York tries to sprawl out of it but Banton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. York manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
York wants to clinch up but Banton keeps it at a distance.
As York tries to get set, Banton tries to push him back and clinch up but York manages to avoid the attempt.
York throws a leg kick but Banton moved away.
Banton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
York throws a wild body kick that Banton sees coming a mile off.#T3#
York looks for the body kick but Banton saw that one coming.
Banton shoots in looking for a takedown but York manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banton's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
York misses with a head kick.
Banton checks the leg kick nicely there.
York dives in and grabs Banton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banton pushes down on York's head and hops out.
Banton misses with a takedown
and York counters with a left and a right that stings Banton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
York connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Banton! He's out on his feet! York rushes in and drops Banton with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malakai York!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2024

#R1#
Meyer shoots in and drives through. Banton sprawls well.
Banton looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Banton misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Meyer moves into the clinch.
Banton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Meyer's efforts to push away.
Banton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meyer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Meyer lands a shot to the body.
Banton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meyer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Meyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meyer shoots in but Banton avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Meyer gets a clinch. #T1#
Meyer wants a takedown but no success here.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Meyer.
Meyer is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Banton manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Meyer closes the distance and clinches.
Meyer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Meyer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banton is trying to pull guard but Meyer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Meyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meyer controlling the action here for a moment.
Meyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Banton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
Meyer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Meyer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Meyer tries to break the clinch but Banton is controlling the position. #TD2#
Meyer manages to pull guard.
Meyer pulls Banton in close to prevent any damage.
Meyer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Meyer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Meyer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Meyer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banton is aware though and is defending well.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Meyer has eaten all the pies!
Meyer is pulling down on Banton's head. It's preventing any offense from Banton, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Meyer rushes Banton and presses him up 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.
Meyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meyer is looking for a takedown.
Meyer is pushing Banton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Banton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banton slaps away a takedown attempt from Meyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Meyer with that takedown attempt.
Banton wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Meyer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Meyer dives in and grabs Banton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banton pushes down on Meyer's head and hops out.
Banton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Banton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Meyer has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Banton is on him like a limpet, forcing Meyer back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Meyer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banton tries to pull guard but Meyer won't allow it. #T1#
Banton looking to slow down the pace here.
Meyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Meyer.
Meyer pushes Banton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Meyer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Meyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Meyer pulls Banton in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Banton trying to control the position from guard on top but Meyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Meyer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banton preventing the sweep.
Meyer is pulling down on Banton's head. It's preventing any offense from Banton, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meyer is on top in guard. #REVB##T3#
Meyer is stalling in the full guard.
Banton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Meyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Banton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Meyer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Banton is looking for a sweep.
Meyer taking a breather here.
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.

Sam Meyer 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#
Meyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banton circles away.
Meyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Banton. No joy for Meyer on that attempt.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Meyer.
Meyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Banton counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Meyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meyer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton is looking to take this one to the mat.
Meyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Meyer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Meyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Meyer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Come on Meyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Meyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Banton pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Meyer has managed to clinch. #T2#
Meyer tries to break free but Banton pushes him back against the cage.
Banton tries to stall but Meyer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sam Meyer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Meyer tries to break free but Banton pushes him back against the cage.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Banton has him pressed against the cage.
Meyer taking a breather.
Meyer is trying to pull guard but Banton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banton is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meyer wants a takedown.
Banton landing knees to the body. #BC#
Banton breaks the clinch. #T3#
Meyer wants to clinch.
Banton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banton throws a big counter combination but Meyer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Banton pushes Meyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Banton prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Banton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Meyer goes for a double leg but Banton avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banton continues to drive forward.
Meyer shoots in for a double leg but Banton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Meyer.
No luck for Banton with that takedown attempt.
Thomas Banton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Meyer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meyer throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Banton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meyer 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Meyer!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2024

#R1#
Manson tries for a takedown but Banton circles away easily#CL#
and Banton moves into the clinch.
Manson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manson is trying to drag Banton to the mat but Banton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Manson.#BC2#
Manson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manson throws a big shot that misses.
Manson keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Manson.#T1#
A head kick misses from Manson.
Banton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Manson tries to clinch but Banton is having none of it.
Banton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Banton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Manson avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Manson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Manson stands and throws Banton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T2#
Manson trying to control the action but Banton is working from the bottom.
Manson cracks Banton with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Banton is trying to get back to half guard.
Manson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Manson landing a few strikes.
Banton tries to buck Manson off but Manson is having none of it.
Manson prevents Banton from escaping the position.
Banton struggling a bit here.
Banton prevents Manson from moving into mount.
Banton tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manson wants to stand but Banton is controlling his arm.
Manson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banton's shoulder. That is not cool.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banton is trying to get back to half guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Banton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manson swivels and escapes.
Mike Manson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banton is breathing heavily.
Manson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Manson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banton defends well and Manson ends up having to push Banton into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banton half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Manson tries to keep at a distance but Banton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Manson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Banton decides to pull guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banton wants to stand but Manson is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Manson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Manson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Manson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Banton tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Manson manages to move to mount!
Banton is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Manson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Manson controlling the position easily from mount.
Manson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mike Manson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banton wants to try and get back to his feet.
Manson controlling the pace for now.
Banton taking shots to the head. #T2#
Banton tries to hold on but Manson postures up.
Manson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Banton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banton wants to control but Manson is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manson dominating with strikes here.
Manson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banton hang on?#T3##SUB2#
Manson looking to secure an arm triangle but Banton defends it well.
Manson controlling from mount.
Manson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Manson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banton is trying to escape the mount.
Manson controlling from the full mount.
Banton is trying to escape the mount. #T4#
Manson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Manson controlling the pace for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Manson 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Manson fails with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Banton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Manson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banton avoids it.
Banton is pressed up against the cage. Manson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banton down to the mat. Banton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banton counters with a head kick. That will keep Manson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Banton shoots in for a takedown but Manson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Manson with that takedown attempt.
Thomas Banton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Manson.#T1#
Banton throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Manson moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Banton pulls guard.
Banton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Manson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Banton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Manson's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manson is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Manson keeping moving, preventing Banton from controlling successfully.
Banton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Manson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Manson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Banton looking to sit in guard and control but Manson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Manson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Banton has a closed guard, preventing Manson from standing up.
Manson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Banton working for a triangle but Manson defends it easily.
Banton trying to keep a closed guard but Manson is proving a slippery customer. #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!
Manson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banton tries to avoid it but Manson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banton to the ground. Banton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banton appears to be looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Banton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Manson!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024

#R1#
Ribeiro misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Banton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribeiro won't be happy with that.
Banton is staying tight to Ribeiro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro looking for a sweep but Banton has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ribeiro tries to lock up and control but Banton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banton is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is just holding on here. Banton manages to take his back.
Ribeiro is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Banton. #T1##SUB2#
Ribeiro is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Banton gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Ribeiro is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Banton is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Thomas Banton!

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