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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 28, 2025 |
#R1#
Asakura throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banton avoids the body shot from Asakura.
Asakura misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asakura.
Banton lands with an uppercut that bounces Asakura off the cage and back into range.
Asakura catches Banton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Asakura moves into range and clinches up with Banton.
Banton tries for a takedown but Asakura manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch.
Banton throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Asakura counters by moving into the clinch.
Banton tries to circle away but Asakura has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asakura lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Asakura cracks a nice hook into Banton's ribs.
A head kick misses from Banton. #CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura missing with knees to the body.
Banton letting Asakura take a breather here.
Banton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Asakura just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banton is trying to break free.
Banton tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Banton drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asakura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Banton fails to pull guard.
Banton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asakura to keep the fight standing.
Banton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banton is trying to drag Asakura to the mat but Asakura just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Asakura dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3##CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banton, pushing him back against the cage.
Banton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asakura fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a sloppy head kick
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banton appears to be looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch successfully.
Asakura keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banton's efforts to push away.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Asakura.
#BC2#
Asakura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asakura drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banton misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Asakura clinches with his opponent.
Banton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Banton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banton is trying to push Asakura away but Asakura has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banton is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kai Asakura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Asakura blocks a head kick by Banton.
Asakura lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Asakura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banton misses with a two punch combination.
Asakura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asakura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Banton. That did some damage!
Nice uppercut there from Banton.
Banton throws a shot to the body.
#CL2#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton wants to get back to striking at distance but Asakura won't allow it.
Asakura with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Asakura is struggling to control the position.
Asakura misses with a knee strike.
#T1#
Banton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asakura connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banton's face.
#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Banton has been cut.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura misses with a head kick.
As Asakura backs away, Banton returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Banton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asakura steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banton.
Jimmy Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Asakura wants to clinch but Banton slips to the side
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Asakura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Asakura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banton throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Banton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Banton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banton throws a right and a left that Asakura avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banton swinging wildly here.
As Banton backs off Asakura throws a huge counter combo but Banton manages to avoid it all.
Asakura misses with a right hand
and Banton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Banton.#CL2#
Asakura pushes Banton up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Banton misses.
Banton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.#T3##CL2#
Asakura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banton fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Asakura taking a breather.#BC2#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banton misses with a head kick.
Banton throws a sloppy head kick and Asakura moves out of range easily.
Asakura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banton.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Asakura manages to break the clinch.
Jimmy Banton is winning the standup battle so far.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asakura throws a combination that misses
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Asakura will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banton throws a series of strikes that have Asakura backpedaling.
Asakura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banton rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Asakura closes the distance and clinches.
Asakura prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Banton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Banton's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Asakura forces Banton back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Asakura breaks from the clinch.
Banton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Asakura.
Asakura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Banton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Banton does no damage.
Banton throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura 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.#CL2#
Asakura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banton, pushing him back against the cage.
Asakura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Asakura pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banton jumps guard but Asakura turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banton tries to break the clinch but Asakura is controlling the position.
Asakura lands an uppercut.
Banton fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Banton breaks the clinch.
Asakura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kai Asakura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A head kick by Asakura misses
and Banton counters with a three punch combo that has Asakura backing up. Asakura nods at Banton to acknowledge the strikes.
Asakura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banton scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Asakura is rocked!
Asakura misses with a double jab
and Banton counters with a left and a right that stings Asakura.
Asakura is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?#CL2#
Asakura instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banton is trying to break the clinch but Asakura has him pressed against the cage.
Kai Asakura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asakura tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banton avoids it.
Banton lands a nice knee to the body.
Asakura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banton looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Banton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banton tries to pull guard but Asakura holds him up against the cage and eventually Banton drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Banton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Banton tries to keep at a distance but Asakura has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banton connects with a high kick. #T3#
Banton lands a brutal head kick. Asakura looks out on his feet and Banton throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jimmy Banton!
After the fight, Jimmy Banton 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2025 |
#R1#
Sutton connects with a high kick.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses.
Sutton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanton.
Banton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sutton misses with a wild combination.
Sutton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Sutton does no damage.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banton connects with a right hand. Sutton shakes it off.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses.
Sutton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banton moves out of range of the body kick from Sutton.
Banton scores with a head 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!
Sutton fails to land with a series of punches.
Banton is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Banton throws a head kick that misses
and Sutton counters with a leg kick.
A head kick by Banton misses
and Sutton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sutton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Banton has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banton and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sutton ducks right into an uppercut from Banton.
Sutton lands a slapping body shot.
Sutton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banton.
Banton throws a one two combo.
Sutton scores with a head kick.
Banton moves out of range as Sutton throws a body kick.
Sutton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banton. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sutton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sutton tests Banton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banton plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A head kick by Sutton misses
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Sutton will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sutton throws a sloppy head kick
and Banton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banton goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC#Sutton is rocked!
Banton misses with a few strikes there.
Sutton is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?
Banton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sutton throws a sloppy body shot
and Banton counters with a left right combination that sends Sutton crashing to the mat - Banton wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Sutton out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Banton!
Jimmy Banton tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Sutton misses with a looping left.
Banton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Sutton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sutton.
Banton lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sutton can pounce on him.
Banton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sutton on the side of the head.
A head kick from Banton lands but Sutton takes it in his stride.
Sutton lands a jab-cross combination.
Banton misses with a head 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!
Sutton throws a sloppy head kick
and Banton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sutton lands with a nice body kick.
Sutton closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Sutton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sutton closes the distance but Banton moves to the side
and Banton counters with a right hand to the body.
Sutton avoids the head kick by Banton.
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 moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Banton tries to keep at a distance but Sutton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sutton prevents the takedown attempt.
Sutton is struggling to control the position.
Sutton tries to work over Banton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Banton has Sutton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sutton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Banton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sutton 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. #ES#
Banton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutton scores with a nice body kick.
Banton swats away the attempt to clinch by Sutton.#CL2#
Sutton has Banton up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3#
Sutton tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sutton scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Sutton breaks from the clinch.
Banton misses with a double jab.
Banton tries to bum rush Sutton with a series of wild strikes but Sutton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sutton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banton avoids a kick to the body.
Sutton tries to clinch up
and Banton counters with a series of strikes. Sutton will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Banton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Slade Sutton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sutton throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Banton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banton. #BC2#
Sutton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sutton misses with a hook
and Banton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banton thumps Sutton with a low kick.#CL2#
Sutton moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Sutton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A head kick misses from Sutton.
Banton blocks a head kick by Sutton.
Banton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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 Jimmy Banton will probably get the nod.
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#
Sutton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banton circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Banton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sutton.
Banton scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banton slips under a jab.
Banton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sutton misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Sutton.
Banton throws a quick counter head kick but Sutton was just out of range.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses
and Banton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sutton thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutton throws out a powerful jab.
Sutton misses with a body kick.
Sutton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1#
Sutton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banton in his tracks.
The crowd cheers as Banton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sutton doesn't seem phased though.
Sutton throws the kick towards the body but Banton avoids it.
Sutton misses with the combination.
Banton throws a head kick that Sutton semi-blocks.
Sutton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jimmy Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sutton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Sutton looks to land a body kick but Banton moved away.
A head kick from Banton lands but Sutton takes it in his stride. #ROC#Sutton is rocked!
Banton throws a head kick that Sutton semi-blocks.
Sutton is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?
Banton drops Sutton with a naaaaasty hook - Sutton is in real trouble here! Banton dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Banton!
A less than humble Jimmy Banton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Juice with a poor takedown
and Banton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juice moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
Banton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Juice passes Banton's right leg, so he's now in 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.#SUB#
Juice wants to work for an arm triangle but Banton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Juice is keen to just control but Banton is a slippery customer.
Juice moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Juice has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Banton is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Juice yanks on the arm and Banton is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Juice.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Beetle Juice!
A victorious Beetle Juice thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Baetens gets a clinch.
Banton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baetens walks away with a smile on his face. Banton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Banton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Baetens steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banton. That one must have hurt.
Banton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baetens circles away quickly and effectively.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Baetens scores with a takedown into Banton's guard.
Banton is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Baetens dives into side control.
#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baetens moves into full mount!
Baetens with shots to the head and body - Banton looks very uncomfortable down there. #T1#
Baetens content just to control the position here.
Baetens in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banton is trying to stand but he's just given Baetens his back.
Baetens lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Baetens trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Banton doesn't escape. #T2#
Banton is covering up but some of the strikes from Baetens are getting through and doing damage.
Banton grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Baetens is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Banton. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Baetens slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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.
Baetens loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Banton hold on?
#SUB2#
Baetens has got one arm under Banton's chin. This could be trouble... Banton trying to control the other hand but Baetens gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Banton has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lorenzo Baetens! |
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Event:
JF 36 - Wulong vs Gates
Date: Dec 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Banton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Banton is looking to counter the offense by Hayes and move into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Banton.
Hayes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hayes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banton is out of range and Hayes settles back down.
Banton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Banton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hayes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hayes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hayes throws a leg kick
and Banton counters with a three punch combo that has Hayes backing up. Hayes nods at Banton to acknowledge the strikes.
A low kick from Hayes is predictable there
enabling Banton to counter with a crisp jab.
Banton throws a right and a left that Hayes avoids nicely. #CL2#
Hayes has Banton up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Come on Hayes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Banton is trying to pull guard but Hayes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Banton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banton managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Banton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Hayes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Banton doesn't defend quickly enough and Hayes has managed to lock this one up! Can Banton escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hayes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Korbin Hayes! |
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Event:
JF 32 - Wulong vs John Cena
Date: Dec 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Martinez stalks Banton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banton's face. Banton staggers backwards, shaken.
Banton throws a head kick but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez misses with a combination
and Banton counters with a two punch combo.
Martinez cracks Banton with an open hand slap.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martinez, as that shot connected.
Martinez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banton throws a front kick aimed at Martinez's knee but Martinez avoids it well.
Martinez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Martinez clobbers Banton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Banton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Banton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Banton takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Banton lands with a slapping head kick.
Banton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A combination from Martinez does no damage.
Martinez misses with a two punch combination.
Banton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Martinez throws a leg kick that misses.
Banton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Martinez tries to bum rush Banton with a series of wild strikes but Banton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martinez sizes up Banton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banton slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Banton avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martinez throws a right hand that Banton ducks under and follows up with a left that Banton also avoids with ease.
Banton takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Martinez is rocked!
Banton misses with a head kick.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?
Martinez motions for Banton to come forward. Martinez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banton misses with a double jab.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Banton throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banton defends it well.
Martinez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banton.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
Banton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Martinez lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Banton.
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
Banton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martinez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martinez lands a two punch combo.
Martinez throws a combination. Banton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martinez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick from Banton lands but Martinez takes it in his stride.
Martinez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kino Martinez 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 checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martinez's head.
Martinez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banton swinging wildly here.
Martinez misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinez. Banton does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Banton counters with a quick kick to the body but Martinez blocks it.
Jimmy Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Martinez throws a right and a left that Banton avoids nicely.
Banton misses with an uppercut.
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.
Danga de danga de dang - Martinez scores with a four punch combination!
Martinez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banton checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Martinez misses.
Martinez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
Martinez throws a right and a left that Banton avoids nicely. #T2#
Banton explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No joy there for Martinez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martinez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Banton misses.
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Banton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martinez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Banton misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Banton throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Martinez to counter with a crisp jab.
Martinez feints a jab promting Banton to slip. Martinez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Banton slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banton scores with a head kick. Martinez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Banton throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banton defends it well.
Banton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banton slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Martinez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Banton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Martinez scores with a one two! Banton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A head kick by Banton misses
and Martinez counters with a nice body shot.
Martinez swinging wildly here.
Banton throws a big counter combination but Martinez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banton misses with a head kick.
Martinez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banton backs up against the cage.
Banton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martinez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kino Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Banton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Martinez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Martinez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banton tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton throws a right and a left that Martinez avoids nicely.
Banton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Banton throws a series of punches but Martinez moves out of range.
Martinez fails to land with a series of punches.
Banton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Martinez just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Banton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banton.
Banton throws a combination that misses
and Martinez counters with a three punch combo that has Banton backing up. Banton nods at Martinez to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez stalks Banton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banton's face. Banton staggers backwards, shaken.
Martinez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banton eats them both and turns towards Martinez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banton slips a jab and a cross from Martinez.
Banton is looking to counter with head kicks.
Banton misses with a hook to the body
and Martinez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez throws a series of strikes that have Banton backpedaling.
Banton misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Banton throws a sloppy head kick and Martinez moves out of range easily.
Martinez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banton counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banton.
Martinez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Banton.
Banton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banton takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Martinez slips a straight right by Banton.
Banton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banton duly obliges.
Banton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Martinez connects with a looping right hand.
Martinez misses with the combination.
Banton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banton dodges the punch combination from Martinez.
#T4#
Sloppy strikes from Martinez. Those never looked like landing.
Martinez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanton.
Banton is looking to slow Martinez down with leg kicks.
Banton throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Martinez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Martinez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martinez scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martinez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banton throws a right hand that Martinez ducks under and follows up with a left that Martinez also avoids with ease.
Jimmy Banton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kino Martinez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Martinez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banton counters with a left and a right that stings Martinez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kino Martinez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Martinez 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kino Martinez! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 02, 2024 |
#R1#
Banton checks a low kick from Blake.
Banton is looking for a counter combo.
Blake throws a low kick, looking for Banton's leg but Banton calmly moves out of range.
Banton connects with a single shot there.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Banton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice uppercut there from Banton.
Blake on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Banton wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banton fails with the takedown.
Blake tries a quick counter leg kick but Banton is wise to it.#CL2#
Blake drives through and clinches with Banton against the cage.
#T1#
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blake using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blake with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banton is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Blake wants a takedown.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blake with a knee to the head.
Blake lands a knee to the body.
Banton is trying to break the clinch but Blake has him pressed against the cage.
Banton tries to pull guard but Blake forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Blake misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Blake gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Banton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
Banton wants to get back to his feet.#ES#
Banton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banton throws a series of punches but Blake avoids them all with ease.
Banton moves out of range as Blake throws a body kick.
Blake tries to land a body kick
letting Banton counter with a right hand.
Blake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blake finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Banton's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Blake falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Banton!
After the fight, Jimmy Banton 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. |
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