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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1# A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Don is defended easily by Carter. The Don misses with a takedown attempt - Carter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Don as he avoids it easily. #CL# The Don clinches with his opponent.
The Don scores with a shot to the side of Carter's head. The Don jumps guard but Carter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leshawn The Don. That's going to take a lot out of him. The Don drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carter pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The Don shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily. #CL# Carter tries to keep at a distance but The Don has taken the fight into the clinch. The Don is working for takedown but Carter is calmly controlling the position for now. Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Don walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T1# Carter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Don tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Carter swivels and escapes. A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Don is defended easily by Carter. The Don shoots in but no luck this time. Carter fails with a takedown attempt. The Don tries to counter by clinching up but Carter breaks away and moves out of range. Carter fails with the takedown. Good leg kick by Carter. #T2# Carter is looking to clinch. The Don attempts a counter takedown but Carter avoids it well and moves away. Carter tries for a takedown but The Don sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. The Don dives in for a single leg takedown but Carter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. The Don displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carter up against the cage. The Don stalling.
#BC# The Don breaks from the clinch.
No luck for The Don with that takedown attempt. The Don fails with a takedown attempt from distance. The Don tries for a takedown but Carter circles away easily and Carter counters with a three punch combo that has The Don backing up. The Don nods at Carter to acknowledge the strikes.#T3##CL# The Don clinches up against the cage. The Don effectively controlling the action here. The Don is defending well against a takedown attempt. Carter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carter letting The Don take a breather here.#BC# The Don breaks from the clinch.
Carter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Don manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Carter fails with a takedown attempt. #CL# The Don takes the fight into the clinch. #T4##BC# The Don breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice cross by Carter.#TD# The Don shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. The Don is pressed up against the cage. Carter has hold of a leg and is looking to drag The Don down to the mat. The Don avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL# The Don moves into the clinch.#BC# The Don's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Don tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Don to the ground. The Don escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Leshawn The Don will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Carter stuffs the takedown attempt from The Don. The Don gets slowly back to his feet. The Don shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side. Carter takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Dallas Carter has been cut. Carter is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Don sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. The Don throwing a counter right hand but Carter manages to avoid it. The Don darts in looking for a takedown but Carter gets double underhooks and turns The Don into the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leshawn The Don. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# The Don decides to pull guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter passes The Don's left leg - he's now in half guard. The Don is trying to get back to full guard. The Don missing with punches from the bottom.
#T1##SU2# Carter stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows The Don to get to his feet. Carter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Don drops down looking for a counter takedown but Carter sprawls and moves away.#CL# The Don instigates a clinch. #BC# The Don breaks the clinch.
Leshawn The Don is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Carter dives in for a single leg takedown but The Don sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Carter throws a sloppy head kick and The Don moves out of range easily. Carter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Don tries to avoid it but Carter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Don to the ground. The Don escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The Don changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. The Don pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Carter is looking for the big counter here.#CL# The Don darts in and clinches Carter up against the cage.#T2##BC# The Don's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The Don closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carter circles away. Carter throws a head kick that misses. #CL# The Don forces Carter back against the cage and clinches. Carter is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Don gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Carter gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Don.
#BC# The Don's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Horrible takedown attempt by The Don or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter, which made it look bad. Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Don paws at him with a jab and circles away. The Don half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL# The Don clinches. #T3##BC# The Don escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Don fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The Don tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Carter feints the counter takedown. Carter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Don is fending him off so far but Carter persists. Nope, The Don circles away and we're back to standing.#CL# The Don clinches with his opponent.
#BC# The Don breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Don changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but The Don manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. The Don shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side. #CL# The Don instigates a clinch. #T4# Carter tries to score a body lock takedown but The Don shows good agility there to stay on his feet. The Don has Carter pushed against the cage.#TD# The Don pulls guard. The Don keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully. The Don is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Carter wants to control from the top but The Don keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Carter postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leshawn The Don dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Dallas Carter's cut. That's time! The Don's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Carter tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Don sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Carter somewhat. The Don shoots for a takedown but Carter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL# Carter tries to keep at a distance but The Don has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD# The Don gets control of Carter's arms and successfully pulls guard. The Don will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The Don knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carter on the ground. Carter scoring with some ground and pound. The Don throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. The Don is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carter can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# The Don escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Carter wants to control from the top but The Don keeps moving. #T1# Carter slips nicely into half guard. The Don is looking to control Carter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Don avoid being mounted? Carter passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Don! The Don might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Carter with the ground and pound from mount. The Don on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if The Don tries to get out of the position.#T2# The Don tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2# Carter looking to isolate an arm here. The Don doesn't see it coming and as Carter extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Carter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dallas Carter! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1# Khan keeps the fight on the outside. Khan tries to counter by clinching up but Killbrew breaks away and moves out of range. Khan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Khan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Killbrew manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Killbrew tries to clinch but Khan moves away #TD# and Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Killbrew fights it but they end up in guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Killbrew can do anything to dispel that myth. Khan controls from within his opponent's guard. Khan slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Killbrew. Khan is nestled in close to Killbrew, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Killbrew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Killbrew trying to control from the bottom.
Khan is figuring out what he wants to do next. Khan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T1# Khan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Khan. Khan wants to stand but Killbrew has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Killbrew wants to stand back up but Khan manages to pass into side control.
Khan taking a breather here. Khan lands a decent elbow from side control. #T2# Khan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Killbrew tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Khan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Khan lands a few punches from side control. Khan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Killbrew will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Killbrew tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Khan controlling his opponent. Khan raining down shots from the mount! Khan raining down shots from the mount!#T3# Khan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Killbrew's face.
Khan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Khan lands with some strikes. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Killbrew tries to control Khan's body but Khan pushes him off. Killbrew squirms to his side and now Khan has his back! Good control from Khan. Khan is hanging on to Killbrew's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB# Khan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Killbrew is defending well though. Khan let's go of the attempt for now. Killbrew trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T4# I really don't envy Killbrew right now.
#SUB# Khan tightening his grip on Killbrew, looking for the choke. Khan gets his hands free as Killbrew looks to control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. I really don't envy Killbrew right now.
Killbrew looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Khan lands shots from the back. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaysun Khan dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Killbrew goes for a double leg but Khan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khan continues to drive forward. Killbrew with a poor takedown #TD# and Khan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Killbrew is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Khan dives into side control.
#REVB##SUB# Khan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Killbrew tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Khan presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Khan is working for a guillotine from mount but Killbrew frees his head quite easily.
#SUB# Khan looking for a guillotine from mount but Killbrew is having none of it. #T1# Khan avoids the attempt from Killbrew to control. Killbrew is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Khan is staying active. Khan controlling the pace for now. Killbrew wants to control but Khan is having none of it. Killbrew wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Can Killbrew hold on?! Khan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Killbrew is trying to stand back up. Khan loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Killbrew hold on?
Killbrew is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB# Khan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Killbrew has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. Killbrew is really stuck here.
#T3##SUB# Khan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Khan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killbrew can do to turn this around? Khan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Khan scores with punches to the body. #SUB# Khan looking for the RNC. What can Killbrew do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Killbrew just trying to survive but Khan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Jaysun Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Killbrew is trying to stand back up. #T4# A bit of a pause in the action here. Khan controlling the positon. Killbrew trying to control but not successfully. Killbrew is really stuck here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Killbrew defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Khan's arms. Killbrew is trying to stand back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaysun Khan dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!#R3# Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaysun Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Killbrew gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Khan controlling from the top position. Khan wants to control from the top but Killbrew keeps moving. Killbrew wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Khan is now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Killbrew tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Khan manages to move to mount!
#T1# Khan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Khan lands a couple of good shots and Killbrew has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Khan lands with a hammerfist to the side of Killbrew's head. I would not like to be Killbrew right now.
Khan has Killbrew flattened out and is raining down punches. Khan has the hooks in. Killbrew is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Khan controlling from the back.#SUB# Khan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T2# Khan is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Killbrew up.
Khan lands punches and elbows. Khan is riding his opponent, not letting Killbrew buck him off. You can see the frustration on Killbrew's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Khan lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Killbrew hold on?!
#SUB# Khan looking to break Killbrew's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Killbrew remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Khan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Khan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB# Killbrew won't enjoy being in this position. Khan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Killbrew is tapping - it's over boys! Khan picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jaysun Khan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Zamora moves into range and clinches up with Banks. Zamora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD# Zamora works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Zamora is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zamora is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Zamora postures up and lands a big shot to Banks's brow. Zamora working some strikes from top position. Banks keeping moving, preventing Zamora from controlling successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zamora's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zamora is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Zamora postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Zamora stands up over Banks, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Zamora working some strikes from top position. Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Zamora postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zamora postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banks can do anything to dispel that myth. Zamora scoring with punches to the head and body. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zamora working some strikes from top position.#T1# Banks keeping moving, preventing Zamora from controlling successfully. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zamora's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zamora looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Zamora working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head. Zamora content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Zamora with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Zamora lands a couple of decent looking shots. Zamora distracts Banks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zamora keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banks's head. Zamora chips away with some ground and pound. Zamora with a flurry of punches that miss. Zamora makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Banks trying to keep a closed guard but Zamora is proving a slippery customer.
Banks has momentary wrist control but Zamora slips an elbow through the middle.#T2# Zamora stands and throws Banks's legs to the side, diving into side control. Zamora cracks Banks with a big right hand but Banks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zamora advances to full mount. Zamora postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banks looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Zamora connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zamora has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zamora unloading with bombs! Zamora lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Zamora scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zamora lands with some strikes. Zamora looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zamora is landing with some decent strikes but Banks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Zamora has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Banks's face.
BOOM! Zamora connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T3# Zamora tries to control but Banks wriggling away. Zamora scoring with strikes but Banks is staying in there. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zamora cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zamora dominating with strikes here. Zamora landing strikes from the mount. Zamora trying to control but Banks is having none of it. Zamora is in the full mount, landing strikes. Zamora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape. Zamora fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Zamora fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zamora tries to control but Banks wriggling away. #T4# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Banks is in a horrible position here. Zamora smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
BOOM! Zamora connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zamora scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zamora scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banks?
Zamora looking to control but Banks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Zamora dominating with strikes here. Zamora scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zamora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape. Banks wants to hold on but Zamora pushes him away. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zamora raining down hammerfists from mount. Zamora punishing his opponent with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antony Zamora dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD# Zamora shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Zamora takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Banks is trying to control but can't.
Zamora drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head. Zamora lands strikes from half guard. Zamora working the head and body with strikes. Zamora landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Zamora wants to take a breather but Banks is having none of it. Zamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banks can do to turn this around? Zamora working the head and body with strikes. Zamora lands with a punch from half guard. Zamora is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Zamora is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zamora lands a nice short elbow. Antony Zamora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Banks has hold of Zamora's hands but Zamora slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Zamora trying to control from half guard but Banks is working away. #T1# Zamora slips a nice elbow through Banks's hands, connecting with Banks's forehead. Zamora winds up and cracks Banks with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Zamora working over Banks with some ground and pound. Banks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Zamora looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Zamora seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Banks tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Zamora is nestled in close to Banks, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Zamora looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Zamora uses his free foot to push down on Banks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banks. Zamora landing strikes, looking to finish! Zamora landing strikes from the mount. Zamora looking to finish Banks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banks! Zamora lands a heavy elbow. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zamora connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2# Zamora postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banks looks a forlorn figure.
Zamora trying to control but he's not successful this time. Zamora landing shots from mount. Zamora looking to finish Banks with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banks! Banks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Zamora postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banks looks a forlorn figure.
Zamora landing strikes, looking to finish! Zamora working Banks over with strikes here. Zamora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape. Zamora is in the full mount, landing strikes. A nice elbow there by Zamora. Zamora landing strikes from the mount and Banks is in trouble! #T3# Banks wants to hold on but Zamora pushes him away. Zamora pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Zamora lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Zamora lands a heavy elbow. Zamora is landing with some decent strikes but Banks is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Zamora landing shots from mount. Zamora unloading with bombs! Zamora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape. Banks is looking to get to half guard. Zamora breaks from Banks's wrist control and lands an elbow. Zamora with good strikes from the mount here! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zamora cracks Banks with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Banks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banks is squirming around, avoiding Zamora's attempts to control the action. #T4# Banks is bucking up trying to escape but Zamora cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Banks taking shots to the head. Zamora raining down hammerfists from mount. Zamora with shots to the head and body - Banks looks very uncomfortable down there. Banks is bucking up trying to escape but Zamora cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Zamora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape. Zamora lands a couple of good shots and Banks has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Zamora looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Banks is trapped and Zamora is scoring with shots to the head and body. Zamora scores with strikes from the back.
Zamora trying to control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antony Zamora dominated that second round. That's time! Zamora's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD# Zamora shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banks is trying to defend but Zamora finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Banks on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Zamora moves into full mount! Banks won't be happy about that! Zamora landing punches. Banks taking shots to the head. Banks holds on to Zamora as tight as he can, avoiding damage. Zamora lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banks hang on? Zamora lands a big elbow. 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! Zamora breaks from Banks's wrist control and lands an elbow. Zamora prevents Banks from getting the reversal. Zamora landing punches. Banks is in a horrible position here. Zamora smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#T1# Zamora unloading with bombs! Zamora putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Banks is trying to escape the mount.
Zamora putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Zamora has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Banks's face.
Zamora looking to control but Banks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Zamora in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zamora working Banks over with strikes here. Banks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zamora scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zamora lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banks hang on? The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zamora looking to control but Banks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Zamora lands a big elbow. #T2# Zamora tries to control but Banks wriggling away. Zamora unloading with bombs! Zamora scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banks?
Banks can't escape the position.
Zamora working away from the top, dropping strikes. Zamora fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banks is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Zamora with a couple of short strikes. A nice elbow there by Zamora. Zamora working away from the top, dropping strikes. Zamora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banks is looking to escape. Zamora in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zamora scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Antony Zamora is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Zamora pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Zamora working the ground and pound effectively.
Zamora with the ground and pound from mount. Banks takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Zamora with good strikes from the mount here! Zamora landing strikes from the mount and Banks is in trouble! Zamora sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Zamora lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zamora with a couple of short strikes. Zamora lands a couple of good shots and Banks has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Banks covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Banks is taking damage to the body and head. Zamora scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#T4# Zamora landing with strikes. #ROC#Banks is rocked! Zamora scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Banks is still in real trouble! Can Zamora finish him? Banks covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Can Banks hold on?! Zamora is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Zamora lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Banks is trapped and Zamora is scoring with shots to the head and body. Can Banks hold on?! Zamora is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Banks is taking damage to the body and head. Zamora throwing damaging strikes from the back! Banks could be in trouble here!
Zamora lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zamora.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zamora is punishing Banks with strikes - can he finish him?! Banks takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Zamora loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Banks hold on?
Zamora scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Zamora has Banks flattened out and is raining down punches. Zamora lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Zamora loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Banks hold on?
Zamora lands a shot to the head. The referee is taking a good look at Banks as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Zamora!
Zamora lands punches and elbows. Banks covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Zamora gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Zamora lands an elbow to the side of the head. Zamora looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zamora is looking to finish with some ground and pound! Zamora lands an elbow to the side of the head. Zamora is landing with strikes from the back. Zamora punches Banks on the ear. Zamora throwing damaging strikes from the back! Banks could be in trouble here!
Zamora scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Banks is looking for a way out. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zamora punishes Banks with strikes from the back mount. Zamora is landing with strikes. Banks can't take much more of this. Zamora loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Banks hold on?
Zamora is working the ground and pound. Can Banks escape? Banks is trying to remain composed but Zamora is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Zamora is landing with strikes from the back. Zamora looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Zamora throwing damaging strikes from the back! Banks could be in trouble here!
Lamarcus Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zamora is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Banks. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Banks is trying to remain composed but Zamora is hammering down strikes to the side of his head. Zamora softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Zamora connects with a big shot to the side of Banks's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Antony Zamora showed his dominance in that final round. Well Zamora 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antony Zamora! A less than humble Antony Zamora 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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