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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks tries to pull guard but Davies forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Davies escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davies misses with a hook.
Davies lands a right hook to the body.
Banks throws a head kick but Davies moves out of range.
#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Davies after a bit of a struggle.
Davies gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davies walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Davies, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Davies against the cage but Davies circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Davies.
#T1#
Davies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banks.
#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks managing to block the knees to the body from Davies.
Davies looks winded!
Davies is trying to maintain a safe position but Banks gets an underhook and turns Davies into the cage.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Davies turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banks tries to pull guard but Davies holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Banks jumps into guard, dragging Davies to the mat.
Davies won't allow Banks to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davies doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davies manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks wants to sweep here but Davies controlling him for the moment. #T2##SU2#
Davies gets to his feet. Banks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banks misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Banks clinches up with Davies and pushes him back against the cage.
Davies is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davies stalling in the clinch but Banks improves position.
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davies smiles and moves away.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Davies misses with a body shot.
Davies looks to land a combination but Banks avoids it well.
Banks attempts a counter takedown but Davies avoids it well and moves away.
A punch combination from Davies misses. #TD#
Banks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davies was covering up waiting for the punch and Banks finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU#
Banks stands and steps away. Davies gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A low kick from Davies is predictable there #TD#
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banks landing with the ground and pound. #SU#
Banks gets to his feet. Davies looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Banks wants to clinch up but Davies keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Davies misses.
Hamish Davies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davies misses with a hook.#TD#
Banks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU#
Banks decides to stand and escape the position.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davies's waist but Davies gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side. #TD#
Banks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Davies sprawls well initially but Banks persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Banks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Davies gets caught napping as Banks dives in and scores a takedown. Davies manages to retain guard.
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 Donny Banks will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Davies sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Despite the aggression on Davies's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hamish Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banks.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Davies is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Donny Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks throws a strike aimed at the side of Davies's head but Davies avoids it well.
Banks wants to control but Davies is keeping him busy.
Davies is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks lands an elbow.
Davies is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Banks asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Banks landing strikes.
Banks lands a decent elbow from side control.
Banks taking a breather here.
Davies wants to get back to his feet.
Banks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks cracks Davies with a big right hand but Davies just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Banks trying to control the action but Davies is working from the bottom.
Banks working the head with strikes. #SU#
Banks stands up and beckons Davies to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banks.#CL2#
Davies moves into the clinch.#T3##TD#
Banks gets control of Davies's arms and successfully pulls guard. Banks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Davies wants to stand and escape but instead Banks has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Banks 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.
Banks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Banks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Banks works over Davies with some ground and pound from guard.#SU#
Banks stands up from Davies's guard - Banks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Davies slaps away a takedown attempt from Banks, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks. #TD#
Banks manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Davies on his heels. He'll look to pass Davies's guard now, I'm sure.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#ES2#
Davies pushes Banks off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Banks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Banks shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davies as he avoids it easily.
As Banks backs off Davies throws a huge counter combo but Banks manages to avoid it all.
Hamish Davies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks wants to clinch but Davies slips to the side
and Davies connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davies!
Davies throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Davies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Banks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Davies pushes Banks off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Davies turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Davies walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davies misses with a looping right.#TD#
Banks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banks looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SU#
Banks postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Davies to stand up.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davies circles away.
Davies throws a counter combo.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davies but Davies pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davies on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2##CL#
Banks clinches.
Davies is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Banks successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Davies gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Davies looks to land a right hand but Banks moved out of range.
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!#TD#
Banks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Davies is trying to defend but Banks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Davies has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Banks is on him like a limpet, forcing Davies back against the cage.
Davies tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
Davies can't break the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Banks has clasped his hands together around Davies's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Davies is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Banks stands up.
Davies lands a two punch combo.
Davies tried to score with a low kick but Banks checks it.#CL#
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Davies smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Banks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Davies has his feet on Banks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Davies turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Davies wants to get back to striking at distance but Banks won't allow it.
Davies wants to break free but Banks has control.
Davies prevents the takedown attempt.
Davies digs a right hand underneath Banks's ribcage. Banks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hamish Davies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donny Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Davies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamish Davies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Donny Banks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott. #CL#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks slowing the pace effectively.
Banks tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Banks drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Scott got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Scott has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Banks working for a triangle but Scott defends it easily.
Banks wants to stand but Scott is controlling the position. #T1#
Scott makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scott lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
Banks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Scott stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Banks has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Scott manages to get his head free but now Banks has transitioned to an armbar! Scott grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Banks! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Donny Banks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 18, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Banks scores with a takedown into Sfinos's guard.#SUB2#
Sfinos working for submissions but it's allowed Banks to get to half guard.
Banks is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Sfinos manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to stand but Sfinos is controlling from the bottom.
Banks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB2#
Sfinos is looking for a triangle but Banks pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Banks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sfinos keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sfinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
Banks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Banks content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Banks wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Sfinos's closed guard. He's half up but Sfinos has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Sfinos pivots and extends the arm, Banks falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Sfinos! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Sfinos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Banks shoots in and bounces Webb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Webb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Banks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.#T1#
Banks tries to pull guard but Webb won't allow it.
Banks tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Webb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Banks wants to clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Banks - that will leave a mark!
#T2#
Webb shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Webb tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. Banks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Banks closes the distance and pushes Webb back into the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Banks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Webb throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Webb is aware though and is defending well.
Banks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Banks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Webb has passed into half guard!
Banks tries to kick Webb off but Webb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webb throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Webb thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banks is breathing heavily.#T4##SU2#
Webb decides to stand up. #CL2#
Webb instigates a clinch.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Webb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banks is trying to pull guard but Webb has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Webb dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Banks with a poor takedown
and Webb counters with a two punch combo.
Banks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Webb is looking for the big counter here.
Webb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A combination from Webb does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Banks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Webb just stands there and leans against the cage.
Webb wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Webb working hard to break the clinch.
Banks tries to pull guard but Webb holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
Banks fails to pull guard.
Banks jumps guard but Webb turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banks looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Webb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banks to keep the fight standing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stalling in the clinch from Banks.
Banks jumps guard but Webb stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Banks is controlling him.
Webb working hard to break the clinch.
Webb has had enough of the clinch but Banks keeps him there for the moment.
Banks is looking to control Webb's arms but Webb gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage. #T3##TD#
Banks gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Webb manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Webb blocks nicely.
Webb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Banks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
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 pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#ES2#
Webb has his feet on Banks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Banks has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#
It looks like Donny Banks has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a three punch combo that has Banks backing up. Banks nods at Webb to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Donny Banks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Banks with a poor takedown
and Webb counters with a straight right hand.
Webb circles away from the clinch attempt
and Webb counters with a straight that turns Banks's legs to rubber! Webb pushes forward with more strikes and Banks goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Webb!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Banks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jimenez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Banks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Banks stops Jimenez from getting back to his feet.
Jimenez is looking to get back to is feet but Banks passes into side control.
Jimenez tries to improve position but can't.
Banks in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Banks stands up and beckons Jimenez to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimenez.#TD2#
Jimenez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banks on his heels. He'll look to pass Banks's guard now, I'm sure.#T1#
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jimenez chips away with some ground and pound.
Jimenez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimenez prevents Banks from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Jimenez drops back looking for a leg! Banks is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banks manages to kick Jimenez off! Jimenez jumps back into Banks's guard.
Banks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banks looking for a sweep. Not yet Banks, not yet.
Jimenez is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jimenez is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Jimenez chips away with some ground and pound.
Jimenez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimenez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jimenez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jimenez with a nice head shot there.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jimenez being controlled here momentarily.
Jimenez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Banks looking to control.
#T3#
Jimenez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jimenez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jimenez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Jimenez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jimenez has Banks in his guard.#REVR#
Banks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banks wants to get up but he can't break Jimenez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jimenez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banks defends well.
Banks with a nice head shot there.
Banks working some strikes from top position.
Banks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Jimenez working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jimenez controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 Donny Banks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jimenez shoots and misses
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Jimenez shoots in.
Jimenez shoots and misses #CL#
and Banks counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Donny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graig Jimenez.#TD#
Banks ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jimenez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jimenez is working Banks over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jimenez won't allow Banks to get back to his feet.
Banks is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banks lands a nice short elbow.
Banks trying to control from Jimenez's half guard. Jimenez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Banks controlling from the top position. #T1#
Banks throws a big right hand that misses.
Banks trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Jimenez pulls Banks in close to prevent any damage.
Banks is looking to stand up but Jimenez won't let him. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jimenez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Banks wants to stand but Jimenez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jimenez controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jimenez can do to turn this around?
Banks wants to get up but he can't break Jimenez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimenez dives in and grabs Banks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes down on Jimenez's head and hops out.
Banks appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Banks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combo that has Banks backing up. Banks nods at Jimenez to acknowledge the strikes.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Banks attempts a counter takedown but Jimenez avoids it well and moves away.
Jimenez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banks.
Banks looks for the body kick but Jimenez saw that one coming.
Jimenez shoots for a takedown but Banks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jimenez is breathing heavily.
Banks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jimenez counters with a head kick.
Banks tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jimenez defends well and Banks ends up having to push Jimenez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Banks closes the distance and pushes Jimenez back into the cage.#BC2#
Jimenez breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Banks stuffs the takedown attempt from Jimenez. Jimenez gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimenez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jimenez enables Banks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jimenez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Banks's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Banks dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jimenez fails to land the takedown.
Jimenez shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jimenez with a poor takedown #CL#
and Banks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Donny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graig Jimenez.
Jimenez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banks smiles and moves away.
#TD#
Banks closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banks lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1##SU#
Banks gets to his feet - Jimenez follows without any prompting.
Jimenez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks tries for a takedown but Jimenez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimenez shoots in looking for a takedown but Banks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jimenez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jimenez throws a head kick but Banks moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Jimenez on that attempt.
Jimenez shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jimenez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Banks drives through with a takedown into Jimenez's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Banks is looking to stand up but Jimenez won't let him.
Banks wants to control from the top but Jimenez keeps moving. #T3#
Banks content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Banks from controlling successfully.
Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.
Banks looking to sit in guard and control but Jimenez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banks is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Donny Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Jimenez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
Banks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jimenez is looking to stand up but Banks isn't so interested in that idea.
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Banks controlling from the top position.
Banks tries to stand but Jimenez is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Banks!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Banks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Banks manages to move to mount!
Banks landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Banks.
Jones slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Banks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banks is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks prevents Jones from improving his position.
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is looking to escape.
Banks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Banks controlling the action here.
Banks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Banks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Banks 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#
Banks is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banks to get the leverage.
Banks tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jones controls his leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SU#
Banks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #CL#
Banks instigates a clinch.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banks is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Banks tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Banks drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Banks working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
#ES#
Banks manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3##TD2#
Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Banks quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones blocks the strikes from Banks.
Banks moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Jones drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banks manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones has Banks in his guard.#REVR#
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Banks manages to pass to side control.
Banks tries to stand and escape but Jones is controlling the position. #T4#
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Banks tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Jones.
Banks content to control rather than advance.
Banks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Banks dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Banks stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Banks.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donny Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jones.
Jones tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Banks drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Banks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banks with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck. #SU#
Banks stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.#TD#
Banks gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Banks manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SU#
Banks decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Banks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones misses with some punches.
#T2#
Banks has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Banks pulls Jones into guard.
Banks throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses. #ES#
Banks has his feet on Jones's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Banks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Banks is in Jones's guard.#SU#
Banks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Banks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jones's guard.#T3#
Banks chips away with some ground and pound.
Banks lands a couple of digs.
Banks is working Jones over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SU#
Banks stands up and waves to Jones to follow him. #TD#
Banks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Ground and pound from Banks. #SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Banks stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
Banks keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Banks seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.
Donny Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Banks working the head and body with strikes.
Banks is controlling the pace.
Jones trying to control but Banks postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Banks dominated that second round.
That's time! Banks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Banks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banks showed some decent athleticism there.
Banks wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
Banks trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to improve his position but Banks is controlling well.
#T1#
Banks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banks is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Banks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones fails with the takedown#TD#
and Banks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.#ES2#
Jones wriggles free and stands up. #T2##CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banks, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Banks pulls guard effortlessly.
Jones throws a strike but Banks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Banks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Banks is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Banks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banks has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Jones controls Banks momentarily but Banks frees himself. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks landing with the ground and pound.
Banks controlling from the top position.
Banks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard. #SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Banks wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donny Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Banks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donny Banks!
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