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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Highland 33
Date: Apr 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Banks darts in looking for a takedown but Takamura gets double underhooks and turns Banks into the cage.
Takamura can't get the takedown.
Banks gets underhooks to prevent Takamura's takedown attempt.
Banks wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Banks has clasped his hands together around Takamura's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Banks's guard! Nice work there by Takamura!
Takamura stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position. #T1#
Banks keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully.
Banks pulls Takamura in close to prevent any damage.
Takamura stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks is trying to control the position but Takamura postures up.
Takamura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Takamura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Takamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Banks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Takamura wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Takamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
It looks like Takamura might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Banks working for a triangle but Takamura defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Takamura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Takamura from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takamura stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takamura wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Takamura counters with a takedown into side control.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Takamura is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Takamura is trying to get an arm triangle but Banks is defending well. #SUB2#
Takamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Takamura's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takamura is looking to stall here but Banks recovers full guard.
Banks wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Takamura dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Takamura but Takamura pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takamura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Banks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brad Banks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Banks goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Takamura rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Banks's guard! Nice work there by Takamura! #SUB#
Banks has an active guard here but Takamura has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Banks is looking to control Takamura's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
Takamura works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Takamura is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banks is letting Takamura control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Takamura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Takamura tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banks's legs. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banks gets back to half guard.
Banks has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Takamura content to control rather than advance.
Banks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banks.
Banks bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Takamura's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Takamura is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banks trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Takamura is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Banks trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Banks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takamura has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banks has managed to get both his arms back between Takamura's legs - danger averted.
Banks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banks trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Takamura had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Banks defends it easily.
Banks wants to control from the top but Takamura keeps moving. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banks distracts Takamura with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Takamura not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takamura 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.
Takamura keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Banks trying to control but Takamura is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eduardo Takamura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Banks drives through with a takedown into Takamura's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Takamura isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Banks stacks Takamura on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Banks!#SUB#
Banks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Takamura knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banks wants to control but Takamura is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takamura can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takamura can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Takamura has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Takamura's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takamura is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Banks.
Banks is looking to take a break and control but Takamura is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Banks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Banks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Takamura can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Takamura is looking to regain half guard here but Banks keeps moving and retains side control.
Banks wants to control but Takamura is keeping him busy.
Takamura is looking to reverse the position.
Takamura controls the position for a moment.
Banks working away.#SUB#
Banks thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Takamura can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Banks swings around for an armbar but Takamura sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banks's guard.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Takamura defends well.
Takamura controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Takamura wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
Banks trying to control the position.
Takamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4##SUB2#
Takamura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Banks dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Takamura looking for subs off his back but Banks has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks wants to take a breather but Takamura is having none of it. #SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Banks is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Takamura sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Takamura looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Takamura 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eduardo Takamura! |
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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Banks.
Favreau misses with a low kick.
Banks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Favreau defends it well.
Banks shoots for a takedown but Favreau saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banks slips a straight right by Favreau.
Favreau keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Favreau avoids it really well and circles away.
Favreau seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Eddie Favreau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Banks.
Banks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Favreau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banks somewhat.#TD2#
Banks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks wants to control but Favreau is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Banks in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Favreau tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Banks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brad Banks!
After winning the bout, Brad Banks 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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Event:
CoMMA Fight Night 1
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor throws a body punch but Dew moves out of range.
Dew swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Dew on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD#
Dew looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Taylor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor thuds a left hand into Dew's body.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD#
Dew shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dew is controlling him. #ES2#
Taylor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dew presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T1##BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dew throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Dew with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dew darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Dew darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dew landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dew lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dew.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dew drops an elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Dew is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dew lands strikes from half guard.
Dew working the head and body with strikes.
Dew working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dew not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Dew in his half guard. #ES2#
Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab. #TD#
Dew scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dew is on him like a limpet, forcing Taylor back against the cage.#T3#
Taylor tries to break free but Dew pushes him back against the cage.
Dew drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taylor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Dew's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dew is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Dew tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Dew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dew is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dew has his back to the cage.
Dew is looking to control Taylor's arms but Taylor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dew has his back to the cage.
Dew can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor tries to circle away but Dew has him pinned against the cage.
Dew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taylor is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bryant Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
so Dew counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dew off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #TD#
Dew closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Dew is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor wants to stand but Dew is controlling the position. #ES2#
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Dew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dew keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Dew counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dew.
Dew is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Dew stops Taylor from standing up.
We've been informed that Taylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Taylor manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dew looking for a takedown.
Dew wants a takedown.
Dew is working for takedown but Taylor is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathew Dew. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor tries to break free but Dew pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dew has him pressed against the cage.
Dew trying to control the position but instead, Taylor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dew into the cage.#T2#
Dew taking a breather.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dew misses with a straight right.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dew counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T3#
Taylor is pushing Dew's head away, looking to escape. Dew manages to hold on to the position though.
Dew scores with punches from side control.
Taylor is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Dew has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Dew in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Taylor looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Dew turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Dew! |
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Event:
CoMMA 3: Balestrin vs Job
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Dew shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Dew finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dew prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Dew sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Dew working Taylor over with strikes.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Dew missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor taking some punishment here, with Dew in his half guard.
Taylor tries to kick Dew off but Dew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T1##ES2#
Taylor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dew keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Dew tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taylor is trying to push Dew away but Dew has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dew looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Dew does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bryant Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good exchange - Dew coming out on top.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Dew bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dew knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Dew is chipping away with strikes.
#T2#
Dew prevents Taylor from escaping the position.
Dew laying and praying for a moment but Taylor takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dew.
Dew lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor tries to kick Dew off but Dew keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dew is stalling here. Taylor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dew seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taylor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dew tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position. #T3##SU2#
Taylor decides to stand back up.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dew counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dew definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#ES2#
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor throws a body punch but Dew moves out of range.
Dew changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bryant Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dew dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor jabs at Dew's body.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Dew counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dew controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dew works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Dew is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dew stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Dew isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dew ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor. #TD#
Dew throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Dew finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dew makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryant Taylor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Dew drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Dew steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Dew throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Dew shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dew is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Taylor is keeping busy.
Dew is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew looking to stall.
#BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Dew uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor tries to move into range but Dew moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dew shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Dew keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Dew shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dew connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple. #T2#
Dew lands with a punch from half guard.
Dew seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor pushes Dew off looking to stand but Dew dives back in and keeps control.
Dew lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dew scores with a big shot! Taylor's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Taylor! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Dew! |
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Event:
CoMMA 3: Balestrin vs Job
Date: Mar 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Banks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Banks is looking for a kimura here.
Banks is thwarting Cook's attempts to control the position.
Cook manages to get to full guard.
Banks with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Cook working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Cook is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cook is trying to control the position but Banks postures up. #T1##SUB#
Banks has gone for a leg lock! Cook slips out almost immediately though and dives into Banks's guard.#REVB#
Cook pushing down on Banks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cook not doing much here.
Banks is pressing down on Cook's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#SUB#
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cook trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cook advances position into side control!
Banks is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Cook thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Banks trying to remain calm as Cook controls from the top position.#T3##SUB2#
Cook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Banks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Banks can't do much from the bottom here.
Banks tries to buck Cook off but Cook is having none of it.
Banks tries to control but Cook manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Cook looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Banks taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Capn Cook! |
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Event:
GDL 84: McKenzie VS Hayles
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Mars fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mars lands with a cross. #CUT#It looks like Gustaw Babiakski has been cut.
Babiakski moves out of range as Mars strikes.
Mars has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Rock Mars has been cut.
Babiakski slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babiakski defending well as Mars loads up on a big left hand.
Babiakski lands a right hook to the body.
Mars looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Babiakski sends Mars crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Babiakski is motioning to the referee to let Mars up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Babiakski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mars sprawling to the canvas! Mars rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Babiakski finish him?!
#ROC2#Mars is rocked!
Mars circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Babiakski. Mars falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Babiakski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gustaw Babiakski! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1040 Round 4
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab lands there for Mars.
Undertaker slips a jab and a cross from Mars.
Mars fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mars.
Mars changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Undertaker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Undertaker is breathing heavily.
Mars misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mars connects with a jab.
Undertaker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mars counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Undertaker to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Mars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rock Mars! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1040 Round 3
Date: Feb 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Hoss is looking to clinch but Mars is avoiding it.
Hoss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Mars lands a left and a right that send Hoss crashing to the mat, dazed. Mars thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hoss is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Big Hoss has been cut.
Mars connects with a superb combination that knocks Hoss out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Mars before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hoss!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Mars! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1040 Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Mars misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mars pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Nagooyen back to the cage. Mars follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Dan Nagooyen has been cut.
Mars lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Nagooyen is looking to close the distance but Mars sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Nagooyen crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Nagooyen is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Rock Mars! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1040 Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Mars avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mars lands with a big right hook that stumbles McVay - he's out on his feet here! Mars follows up with another monster hook that separates McVay from consciousness! McVay falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Mars stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rock Mars! |
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