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Event:
Madness MMA 15: Dead Memories
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Banana with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lundin feints and then cracks Banana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banana down. #CL2#
Banana gets tackled into the cage by Lundin. Lundin maintains the clinch.
Banana lands a nice uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Lundin.
Nice body punch from Lundin - that landed with a thud.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A shot in the inside from Lundin.
Banana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lundin lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lundin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lundin.
Lundin lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundin trying to land knees to the body.
Banana wants to break free but Lundin has control.
Lundin working Banana over with knees to the body.
Lundin tries to land a knee to the head but Banana blocks with his arms.
Lundin pushes Banana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lundin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Lundin.
#T1#
Lundin is working Banana over against the cage.
Banana swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Banana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banana lands a high kick!
Good leg kick by Lundin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Banana.
Lundin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Lundin.
A punch lands to the side of Lundin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lundin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Molly Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Lundin clinches.
Banana takes a shot to the head.
Banana can't find room to land a body shot as Lundin controls the action.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Lundin as the two fighters clinch.
Banana tries to circle away but Lundin has him pinned against the cage.
Lundin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Banana misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banana.
Lundin works on Banana's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Banana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banana looks to land a right hand but Lundin moved out of range.
Lundin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banana's sensitive parts.
Lundin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Banana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lundin throws a series of punches but Banana moves out of range.
Banana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lundin scores with a nice head shot.
Lundin tests Banana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banana throws a lazy head kick
and Lundin counters with a good low kick that Banana was not able to check.
Lundin works Banana's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Lundin catches Banana right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Banana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lundin counters with a nice uppercut.
Banana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lundin connects with a leg kick. Banana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A lazy left from Banana finds it's target.
Banana throws a lazy right hand but Lundin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundin scores with a jab.
Lundin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lundin as he avoids it easily.
Banana thows a body kick. Lundin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lundin throws a leg kick but Banana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Banana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banana throws a head kick but Lundin moves out of range.
#T4#
Lundin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banana's sensitive parts.
Banana throws a hook but Lundin avoids it easily.
Lundin throws a counter combo.
Cody Lundin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lundin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lundin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banana throws a counter high kick but Lundin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Banana walks into a straight right hand from Lundin.
Banana misses with a straight left.
Lundin blocks a head kick by Banana.
Lundin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banana moves forwards but Lundin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lundin lands a two punch combo.
#ROC2#
Banana is rocked!
Lundin throws an uppercut from hell that sends Banana clean off his feet! He's out cold! Lundin stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cody Lundin!
Cody Lundin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Molly Banana stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Caos 6
Date: Mar 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Banana lands a head kick. Hughes smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Harlon Hughes has been cut.
Banana doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Hughes.
A head kick misses from Banana.
Hughes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hughes throws a hook but Banana blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hughes.
Banana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Banana tries a head kick but it misses.
Hughes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banana takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes staying out of range there.
Banana misses with a head kick.
Hughes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banana throws a hook but Hughes avoids it easily.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Banana.
#CL2#
Hughes takes the fight into the clinch.
Banana misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Banana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Hughes.
Banana is trying to break the clinch but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banana backwards.
Hughes lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hughes.
Banana misses with the head strike.
Banana tries to circle away but Hughes has him pinned against the cage.
Hughes keeps control of Banana as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Banana misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hughes.
Banana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hughes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hughes.
Hughes lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banana takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Hughes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Banana misses with the head strike.
Banana is trying to push Hughes away but Hughes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hughes lands a left hand.
Hughes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#
Banana is rocked!
Hughes lands with a left to the head.
Oh Banana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hughes lands with a light punch inside.
Hughes scores a nice knee to the body.
Banana is trying to break free.
Hughes throws a big uppercut that drops Banana! More strikes from Hughes and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Banana lies dazed against the cage as Hughes celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harlon Hughes!
An out of breath Harlon Hughes thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Molly Banana spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Madness MMA 7: Tormented
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Bestarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bestarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bestarsson looks to land a combination but Banana avoids it well.
Bestarsson scores with the left hand. Banana knows he should have avoided that one.
Banana misses with a body kick.
Banana doesn't manage to clinch there - Bestarsson circles away.
Banana backing away here, and Bestarsson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've been informed that Bestarsson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bestarsson walks into a stiff left hand from Banana.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bestarsson. That's going to slow Banana down.
Banana throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Bestarsson counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Bestarsson.
A right handed body shot lands from Bestarsson.
Knees to the body from Bestarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bestarsson crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage.
Bestarsson crunches a lovely knee into Banana's ribcage.
Banana is breathing heavily.
Bestarsson lands a left hand.
Bestarsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bestarsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bestarsson.
#BC2#
Bestarsson manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Bestarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bestarsson scores with a head kick.
Bestarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Banana should have avoided that one.
Bestarsson throws out a powerful jab.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana throws a lazy head kick
and Bestarsson counters with a crisp right that sends Banana to the canvas! Bestarsson follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Bestarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Viktor Bestarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Molly Banana was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
PLMMA 35
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Banana misses with a head kick.
Labosky raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Banana misses with a head kick.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch but Banana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Labosky just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBanana.
Banana throws a leg kick but Labosky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banana throws a sloppy head kick and Labosky moves out of range easily.
Banana connects with a solid leg kick.
Labosky tries to clinch up.
Banana thumps Labosky with a low kick.
Labosky takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Labosky if he has to take too many more of those.
A big left from Banana misses.
Banana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Labosky.
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!#CL2#
Labosky takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Banana swings wildly with an uppercut but Labosky uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Banana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Labosky is looking for a takedown.
Banana stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Banana breaks from the clinch.
Banana has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Labosky tries to clinch there but Banana circles away.
Labosky misses with the combination.
It looked like Banana wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Labosky scores with a shot to the body.
Banana shoots for a double leg takedown but Labosky sprawls well. He's pushed Banana's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Labosky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Labosky ducks right into an uppercut from Banana. #KD#
Banana lands a big uppercut and Labosky crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Labosky looks OK. Banana waves Labosky back to his feet!#ROC#
Labosky is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banana feints a jab and as Labosky dips his head, Banana unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Labosky right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Labosky falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Banana smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Molly Banana!
After winning the bout, Molly Banana 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:
kilo 16 Nym V Putin
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Banana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Socrates's guard.#SUB2#
Banana sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Socrates doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Banana paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Socrates - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Georgio Socrates!
Georgio Socrates spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Molly Banana had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Holmgang 11
Date: Aug 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Banana connects with a high kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Jay Hunter has been cut.
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Banana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banana lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick from Banana.
Hunter tries to work over Banana's front leg with a kick but Banana checks it.
Hunter throws a front kick aimed at Banana's knee but Banana avoids it well.
Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Banana.
Molly Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banana dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Banana throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Banana. #T1#
Banana throws a head kick that misses
and Hunter counters with a left and a right that stings Banana.
Good standup being displayed there by Banana as he connects with a hook.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Hunter is rocked!
Hunter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banana.
Banana throws a poor cross that misses
and Hunter counters with a two punch combo.
Banana blocks a head kick by Hunter.
#KD2#
Banana lands a big head kick that sends Hunter tumbling to the mat! Banana takes a step backwards and waves Hunter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Hunter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banana drops Hunter with a straight right hand, right on the button! Banana follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Molly Banana!
During a confident post fight interview, Molly Banana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Holmgang 6
Date: Jul 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Banana.
Banana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banana in his tracks.
Banana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banana throws a sloppy head kick
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Molly Banana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banana throws a wild body kick that Brown sees coming a mile off.
Banana tries a head kick but it misses.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana moves forwards but Brown connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banana has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Decent striking displayed by Banana there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banana is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Banana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
A head kick misses from Banana.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Banana.
Banana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banana misses with a looping left.
A big left from Banana misses. #T1#
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown connects with a body shot.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
Banana throws a head kick that misses
and Banana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Banana is rocked!
Brown throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banana is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Banana looks winded!
Brown measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Banana! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bosco Brown!
During a confident post fight interview, Bosco Brown thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Molly Banana had this to say: 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
Holmgang 2
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Banana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Banana misses with a left hand
enabling LeVass to counter with a crisp jab.
LeVass with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#TD2#
LeVass manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banana on his heels. He'll look to pass Banana's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB#
Banana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but LeVass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
LeVass working some strikes from top position.
LeVass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Banana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Banana looking for a guillotine here but LeVass defends easily.
#SUB#
Banana looking for a guillotine here but LeVass defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LeVass postures up.
#T1##SUB#
Banana is looking for a triangle but LeVass pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Banana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeVass defends it easily.#SUB#
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. LeVass gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
LeVass scoring with punches to the head and body.
LeVass postures up and lands a big shot to Banana's brow. #SUB#
Banana has an active guard here but LeVass has managed to pass into half guard.
Banana moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Banana looking for a guillotine here but LeVass defends easily.
#T2#
LeVass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banana swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Banana is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
LeVass chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Banana looking for a guillotine here but LeVass defends easily.
LeVass works over Banana with some ground and pound from guard.
LeVass is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Banana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. LeVass defends it easily.#SUB#
Banana looking for submissions from the bottom but instead LeVass passes into side control.
#T3#
Banana seems a little lost for a moment, as LeVass dominates the positioning.
LeVass is putting a hurting on Banana here, landing some big shots from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Banana takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Banana can't do much from the bottom here.
LeVass lands a nice forearm strike.
Banana sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Banana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeVass drops an elbow to the side of Banana's head.
Banana is not content to let LeVass control the position.#SUB#
Banana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Nice strikes from LeVass there.
LeVass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Banana looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and LeVass pushes past his half guard into mount!
Banana sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Banana looking for submissions off his back.
LeVass trying to control the action but Banana is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Banana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Banana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
LeVass working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ka'Ra LeVass dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Banana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
LeVass checks a leg kick nicely.
Banana throws a head kick that misses.
LeVass scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banana throws a head kick that misses
and LeVass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeVass cracks Banana with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2#
LeVass bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Banana tries to bench press LeVass off him but LeVass keeps the position.
LeVass looks up at the clock and then as Banana takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, LeVass smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
LeVass lands some shots froms side control.
LeVass lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Banana is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big shot lands for LeVass! That's hurt Banana! Will he recover? LeVass fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ka'Ra LeVass!
Ka'Ra LeVass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Molly Banana spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Molly Banana and Jo Ballinger. Banana comes to the cage accompanied by Banana Boat Song (Day O) - Harry Belafonte. Ballinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cheese Scones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Molly Banana! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jo Ballinger!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Banana clinches up with Ballinger and pushes him back against the cage.
Banana fails to pull guard.
Ballinger is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banana gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ballinger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banana walks away with a smile on his face. Ballinger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banana jumps guard and drags Ballinger to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Banana seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana keeping moving, preventing Ballinger from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballinger works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ballinger takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana is pressing down on Ballinger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ballinger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ballinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ballinger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banana is keeping the position for now.
Ballinger is still trying to improve position.
Ballinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banana looking for a guillotine here but Ballinger defends easily.
Banana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ballinger gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballinger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ballinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ballinger wants to control from the top but Banana keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger stands and throws Banana's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (0) vs (3) Ballinger
My spies in The Factory inform me that Ballinger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Banana manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banana (2) vs (3) Ballinger
Banana trying to control from Ballinger's half guard. Ballinger has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ballinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ballinger looking for a guillotine here but Banana defends easily.
Banana passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (5) vs (3) Ballinger
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banana trying to control the position but Ballinger is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banana is trying to get an arm triangle but Ballinger is defending well.
Ballinger can't do much from the bottom here.
Banana is looking to take a break and control but Ballinger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banana swings around for an armbar but Ballinger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Banana's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Banana (5) vs (5) Ballinger
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is working from the bottom.
Ballinger advances to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Banana wants to get back to full guard.
Banana actively working from the bottom here.
Ballinger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Banana! Score +3 for passing guard: Banana (5) vs (8) Ballinger
Banana can't escape the position.
Ballinger can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banana is looking to escape.
Ballinger is looking to work his way around to Banana's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ballinger wants to control the pace but Banana is squirming around nicely.
Banana tries to hold on but Ballinger pushes him away.
Ballinger jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Banana manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ballinger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ballinger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Banana can't do much from the bottom here.
Banana tries to bench press Ballinger off him but Ballinger keeps the position.
Ballinger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ballinger tries for a kimura but Banana is defending well.
Ballinger is trying to get an arm triangle but Banana is defending well.
Ballinger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banana keeps working.
Ballinger is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Banana will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Banana is looking to reverse the position.
Banana is working hard here to advance position.
Banana wants to control but Ballinger postures up.
Banana tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Banana (5) vs (10) Ballinger
Banana is working to get back to half guard.
Ballinger controlling the position easily from mount.
Ballinger avoids the attempt from Banana to control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ballinger trying to control but Banana is having none of it.
Banana is trying to escape the mount.
Ballinger looking for a guillotine from mount but Banana is having none of it.
Ballinger with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ballinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banana is surviving well by controlling Ballinger's body position as best he can.
Banana is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ballinger is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ballinger extends the arm and Banana is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Ballinger!
An out of breath Jo Ballinger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Molly Banana spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'. |
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Event:
USFC 114
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Banana circles away from the clinch attempt.
Attano scores with a sloppy right hand. Banana should have avoided that one.
Banana throws a sloppy head kick and Attano moves out of range easily.
Attano connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banana. Banana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banana throws a lazy head kick
and Attano counters with a three punch combo that has Banana backing up. Banana nods at Attano to acknowledge the strikes.
Banana misses with a body kick.
Attano is looking to counter punch.
Banana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Attano cracks Banana with a good jab.#ROC#
Banana is rocked!
Attano closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Banana out cold! Banana corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corvo Attano!
In defeat, Molly Banana stepped up to the mic, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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