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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KINGS of KONFLIKT
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Abs drives through and clinches with Banks against the cage.
Abs working Banks over with knees to the body.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've been hearing reports that Abs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abs obliges.
Banks looks winded!
Abs connects with a nasty looking knee right to Banks's face.
Abs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like John Banks has been cut.
Abs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abs leaning against his opponent.
Banks wants to break free but Abs has control.
Banks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abs has Banks pushed against the cage.
Abs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abs crunches a lovely knee into Banks's ribcage.#T1#
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Abs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Banks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abs lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abs.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs scores with a knee to the head.
Abs digs a right hand underneath Banks's ribcage. Banks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abs landing knees to the head.
Banks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abs seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Banks can turn it around.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abs lands a nice elbow.
Abs lands an elbow inside.
Abs lands a left hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abs obliges.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs landing knees to the body.
Banks letting Abs take a breather here.#T2#
Abs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abs with a knee to the head.
Abs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Banks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abs using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Abs lands an elbow inside that Banks shrugs off.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abs working Banks over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abs obliges.
A knee to the head by Abs.
#T3#
Abs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abs lands with a light punch inside.
Abs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abs stops a takedown attempt from Banks.
A knee to the head by Abs.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abs's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Abs.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
Abs lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banks or not. #T4#
Abs with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Banks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Abs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Abs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Abs is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abs lands an elbow that stopped Banks in his tracks for a moment.
Abs with a knee to the head.
Abs working Banks over with knees to the body.
Banks takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chizzled Abs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Banks's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Abs connects with a leg kick. Banks looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Abs is looking to clinch.
Abs tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abs just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Banks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Abs forces Banks back against the cage and clinches.
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Abs lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Abs connects with a knee to the head.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abs slowing the pace effectively.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nice elbow from Abs.
Chizzled Abs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banks is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Abs.
Abs with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Banks is rocked!
Abs slows down the pace here.
Abs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?#T1#
Abs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Banks is still on wobbly legs! Can Abs finish him?
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Banks seems to have recovered his senses.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs lands an uppercut.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs lands a good knee to the midsection. Banks won't want to take too many of those.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
That has opened up John Banks's cut even more.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abs lands with a left to the head.
Abs stalling in the clinch.
Abs lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye. #T2#
Nice elbow from Abs.
Abs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Abs.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
Abs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Abs lands a knee to the head.
Abs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Abs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Banks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Abs has Banks pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Banks is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Abs - that's hurt Banks badly! Oh, another knee lands and Banks is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Banks doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Chizzled Abs!
Chizzled Abs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
KONFLIKT FC VI
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Van Roosmalen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Roosmalen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Roosmalen wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Roosmalen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Banks tries for a takedown but Van Roosmalen circles away easily
and Van Roosmalen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Roosmalen seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Bidon Van Roosmalen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerrick Banks.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Roosmalen but Van Roosmalen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Van Roosmalen throws a quick counter head kick but Banks was just out of range.
Van Roosmalen connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Roosmalen counters with a big right hand! Oh Banks is in trouble here! Van Roosmalen follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bidon Van Roosmalen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Banks with a poor takedown
and Musa counters with a nice leg kick.
Banks looks to score with a jab to the body but Musa is just out of range.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
John Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Musa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Banks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Musa breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Musa tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Banks shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Banks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Musa is trying to stand up here but Banks is controlling him well. #T2#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Well, if Banks is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banks thuds his shin into the meat of Musa's side.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Musa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Musa swivels and escapes.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Musa defends well and Banks ends up having to push Musa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Musa defends it nicely.
Banks is breathing heavily.#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Musa is trying to force a seperation but Banks has the dominant position.#BC2#
Musa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banks tries to clinch up but Musa circles away and keeps his distance.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Musa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Musa flicks out a counter leg kick but Banks steps away.
Musa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musa tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice sprawl there from Musa as Banks shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Musa pushes him off.
Musa tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks moves in looking to clinch but Musa pushes him off.
Musa staying out of range there.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Banks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Musa gets tackled into the cage by Banks. Banks maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Musa breaks from the clinch.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
John Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Musa is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Musa circles away and we're back to standing.
Musa blocks a head kick by Banks.
Banks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Musa defends it nicely.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Banks clinches. #T1##BC2#
Musa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Musa leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch.
Musa has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Banks prevents Musa from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Banks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2#
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Musa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Banks's knee momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Musa. No joy for Banks on that attempt.
Musa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Musa, which made it look bad.
Musa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Musa sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Musa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks tries to land a front kick but Musa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Musa feints a counter leg kick.
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Musa gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage. #T3#
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Musa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks throws out a loose jab but Musa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banks throws a wild body kick that Musa sees coming a mile off.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks dives in for a single leg takedown but Musa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Banks misses with a leg kick.
Musa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt
and Musa counters with an outside leg kick.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Musa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks tries to clinch but Musa moves away
and Musa counters with an inside leg kick. #T4#
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Musa as he avoids it easily.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musa avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Musa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Musa counters with an outside leg kick.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Musa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mansa Musa 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Banks has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Musa tries to avoid it but Banks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Musa to the ground. Musa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Banks or perhaps it was just good defense by Musa, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Musa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musa avoids it really well and circles away.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Musa but Musa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Musa sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Musa feints a counter leg kick.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Musa avoids it really well and circles away.
Banks backing away here, and Musa unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Musa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Musa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Banks throws a low kick, looking for Musa's leg but Musa calmly moves out of range.
Musa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Musa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banks throws a chopping leg kick but Musa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Musa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
Musa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Musa counters with a good low kick that Banks was not able to check. #T4#
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Musa tries a quick counter leg kick but Banks is wise to it.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch but Musa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
John Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mansa Musa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Musa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Musa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mansa Musa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Musa 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Mansa Musa!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Mansa Musa!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Mansa Musa!
Mansa Musa wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Mansa Musa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 842 Round 1
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Banks drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Banks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks forces his way into half guard.
Banks is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it. #SUB2#
Banks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Banks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jones's head.
Banks misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Banks on the ground.
Banks is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.
Banks is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banks stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Banks throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jones to regain full guard.
Banks pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Banks is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Banks looks winded!#SUB2#
Banks wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Banks wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Banks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Banks is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Banks is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Banks is working for a kimura here but Jones manages to reverse the position and he's now in Banks's guard.
Jones lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Banks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Banks preventing the sweep.
Banks throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Banks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerrick Banks 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##TD#
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
Jones misses with a head shot. Banks uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Banks is keeping the position.
Banks is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones wants to sweep here but Banks controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Banks working some strikes from top position.
Banks throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Jones cracks Banks with a solid left hand.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones postures up.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Banks trying to control the position.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jon Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Banks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.#T4#
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Banks blocks nicely.
Jones is in close to Banks's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around?
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Jones throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Banks was covering up waiting for the punch and Jones finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones won't allow Banks to sweep him here.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jones's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Banks seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jones postures up.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Banks is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones works over Banks with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks trying to control the position.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.#T4#
Jones postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jerrick Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Jon Jones!
Jon Jones wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Jon Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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