Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: StrikeForce Union #76
Date: Sep 03, 2017

#R1#
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Squarepants fails with a takedown attempt.
Banger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Squarepants clinches up with Banger and pushes him back against the cage.
Banger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Squarepants leaning his opponent against the cage.
Squarepants's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are getting on Squarepants's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants keeps control of Banger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Squarepants jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banger walks away with a smile on his face. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Squarepants has taken the fight to the clinch.
Squarepants stalling.
Squarepants is trying to pull guard but Banger has him pressed against the cage.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Squarepants comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD2#
Squarepants gets control of Banger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Squarepants will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Squarepants is proving hard to escape from.
Squarepants wants to sweep here but Banger controlling him for the moment.
Squarepants has his hands on Banger's head, controlling the position.
Squarepants working a defensive guard here. #T2##SUB2#
Squarepants is looking for a triangle but Banger pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Squarepants has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Squarepants is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banger is aware though and is defending well.
Squarepants manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Squarepants sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banger is looking to stand up but Squarepants isn't so interested in that idea. #T3##SU2#
Squarepants stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Squarepants looking to score a takedown here. Banger is defending well but Squarepants drives through and ends up in Banger's guard.
Squarepants is standing up over Banger. Banger looks to escape but Squarepants dives into side control.
Banger is breathing heavily.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Squarepants passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banger!
Squarepants controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Squarepants with good strikes from the mount here!
The referee warns Banger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Squarepants raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Squarepants lands a heavy elbow.
Squarepants can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banger is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Squarepants lands a couple of good shots and Banger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squidward Squarepants dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Squarepants bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Squarepants is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banger's half guard.
Banger scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Squarepants manages to mount him!
Squarepants breaks from Banger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banger takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Squarepants working Banger over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Banger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Squarepants tries to control but Banger wriggling away. #SU2#
Squarepants stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Banger stuffs the takedown.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Squarepants fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Banger to the ground. Squarepants is now in Banger's guard.
Squarepants not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU2#
Squarepants gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Squarepants shoots in and gets a takedown into Banger's guard.
Banger wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Squarepants manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Squarepants lands strikes from half guard.
Squarepants with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Squarepants thows a huge punch but Banger dodges it nicely.
Banger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Squarepants sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SU2#
Squarepants postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Banger to stand up. #TD2#
Banger gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Squarepants to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Squarepants lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Squarepants stays in close to Banger's body and controls the position.
Squarepants's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Squarepants working some strikes from top position.
Squarepants's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Banger wants to stand but Squarepants is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squidward Squarepants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Banger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Squarepants dodges the punch combination from Banger.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Squarepants.
Squarepants fails with the takedown.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.#CL2#
Squarepants closes the distance and clinches.
Banger is trying to break free.
Squarepants is trying to drag Banger to the mat but Banger just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger tries to break free but Squarepants pushes him back against the cage.
Banger avoiding damage as Squarepants throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1##TD2#
Squarepants gets control of Banger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Squarepants will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Squarepants pushes Banger off and gets back to his feet.
Banger tries to clinch but Squarepants moves out of range.
Squarepants misses with a head kick.
Banger feinted with a counter takedown.
Banger misses with a combination
and Squarepants counters with a nice body shot.
Banger throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Squarepants holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Squarepants pulls guard effortlessly.
Squarepants has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Squarepants wants to stand up but Banger is controlling him.
Squarepants manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banger manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Squarepants passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Squarepants working the head and body with strikes. #T2##SU2#
Squarepants has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Squarepants.
Squarepants controls the position.#SU2#
Squarepants stands up and beckons Banger to his feet. #TD2#
Squarepants scores with a takedown into Banger's guard.
Squarepants works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Squarepants lands a nice short elbow.
Squarepants looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Squarepants has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Squarepants passes to full mount! #SUB2#
Squarepants wants to finish this one by submission but Banger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Squarepants. #T4#
Squarepants looking to control and managing it successfully.
Squarepants fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Squarepants lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banger hang on?
Squarepants controlling his opponent.
Brent Banger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banger is bucking up trying to escape but Squarepants cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Squidward Squarepants comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Squarepants winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Squarepants!

Event: StrikeForce Union #73
Date: Aug 13, 2017

#R1#
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banger as he avoids it easily.
Banger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Squarepants defends it nicely.#CL2#
Banger gets tackled into the cage by Squarepants. Squarepants maintains the clinch.
Squarepants wants a takedown.
Banger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Squarepants trying to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Squarepants manages to break the clinch.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger lands a two punch combo. #CL2#
Squarepants closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Squarepants softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Squarepants lands a nice looking body kick.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Squarepants throws a low kick but Banger avoids it.#T1##CL2#
Squarepants rushes Banger and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Squarepants throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banger's waist but Banger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Squarepants off to one side.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.#CL2#
Squarepants moves into the clinch.
Banger prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Squarepants gets control of Banger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Squarepants will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Banger is looking to work some ground and pound but Squarepants has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squarepants pulls Banger in close to his closed guard and prevents Banger from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Squarepants is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banger is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squarepants is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Banger is not content to let Squarepants control the position.#T2#
Squarepants stalling. #SUB2#
Squarepants wants to work for an arm triangle but Banger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Squarepants trying to control the pace. #T3#
Banger is refusing to be controlled, as Squarepants sits in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Squarepants content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Squarepants stands up and beckons Banger to join him on the feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banger tries to clinch but Squarepants moves out of range.
Squarepants showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger. #CL2#
Squarepants gets a clinch.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Squarepants has him pressed against the cage.
Banger tries to break the clinch but Squarepants is controlling the position. #BC2#
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banger misses with a double jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Squarepants jumps guard but Banger stands there with Squarepants around his waist. Squarepants gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Squarepants manages to break the clinch.
Banger misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squidward Squarepants dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Banger has managed to clinch.
Squarepants stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Squarepants just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banger's brow.
Banger managing to block the knees to the body from Squarepants.
Banger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banger prevents a takedown attempt there.
Squarepants tries for a takedown but Banger manages to get underhooks.
Squarepants goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banger prevents it.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Squarepants has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants pressing his opponent against the cage.
Banger wants to break free but Squarepants has control. #T1#
Squarepants displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banger up against the cage.
Squarepants keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but Banger holds him up against the cage and eventually Squarepants drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Squarepants breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Squarepants there.
Banger slaps away a takedown attempt from Squarepants, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Squarepants counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banger thinking.
Squarepants closes the distance and clinches up with Banger, looking for a takedown. Squarepants pushes Banger against the cage but Banger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brent Banger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banger tries for a takedown but Squarepants sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Squarepants wants to counter the offense by Banger and move into the clinch position.
Banger looks to land a combination but Squarepants avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Banger misses with a wild combination.
Squarepants shoots in and drives through. Banger sprawls well.#TD2#
Squarepants closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banger did well to prevent Squarepants getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banger won't allow Squarepants to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Squarepants in particular looking to stall.
Squarepants is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Squarepants looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##SU2#
Squarepants gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Squarepants showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
Squarepants tries for a takedown but Banger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brent Banger is winning the standup battle so far.
Banger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banger is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Squarepants. #BC2#
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banger stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Banger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T4#
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banger sprawls well. Banger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
Banger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Squarepants swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Squarepants throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #CL2#
Squarepants forces Banger back against the cage and clinches.
Squarepants 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!#TD2#
Squarepants successfully pulls guard.
Banger wants to stand but Squarepants is controlling his posture from full guard.
Squarepants seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squidward Squarepants showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Banger slaps away a takedown attempt from Squarepants, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Squarepants counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Squarepants shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banger pinned against the cage. Banger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Squarepants tries to clinch but Banger moves out of range.
Banger misses with a two punch combination.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Squarepants lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Squarepants fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banger avoids it really well and circles away.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Banger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Squarepants is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Squarepants misses with a body kick.
Banger closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Banger misses with a double jab.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Squarepants tries to clinch there but Banger circles away. #CL2#
Squarepants clinches up with Banger and pushes him back against the cage.
Squarepants tries to score a body lock takedown but Banger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Squarepants drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB2#
Squarepants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU#
Banger stands and steps away. Squarepants gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Squarepants goes for a double leg but Banger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banger continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Squarepants moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Squarepants has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Banger uses from the top position.
Squarepants is trying to keep Banger in close. #T2#
Squarepants tries to strike from the bottom.
Banger is looking to stand up but Squarepants won't let him.
Banger is looking to work some ground and pound but Squarepants has wrist control.#SU#
Squarepants is working an open guard so Banger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Banger blocks a head kick by Squarepants.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Squarepants rushes Banger and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Squarepants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banger duly obliges.
Squarepants throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banger's waist but Banger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Squarepants off to one side.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Squarepants circles away quickly and effectively.
Banger fails to land with a series of punches.
Squarepants connects with a looping right hand.
Squarepants throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banger's waist but Banger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Squarepants off to one side. #CL2#
Banger tries to keep at a distance but Squarepants has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3#
Squarepants jumps guard but Banger stands there with Squarepants around his waist. Squarepants gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Squarepants pulls guard successfully.
Squarepants trying to control the position here. #ES2#
Squarepants has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Banger off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Banger misses with a double jab.
Squarepants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banger tries to avoid it but Squarepants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banger to the ground. Banger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Squarepants drives through with a takedown into Banger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Squarepants wants to control from the top but Banger keeps moving.
Squarepants controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Squarepants throwing strikes but missing.
Brent Banger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Squidward Squarepants is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SU2#
Squarepants decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banger, up you get!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Squidward Squarepants.
I've got Squarepants winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Squarepants!

Event: StrikeForce Union #67
Date: Jul 02, 2017

#R1#
Mclean fails with the takedown.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mclean.
Mclean throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mclean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Banger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mclean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mclean lands some shots froms side control.
Mclean taking a breather here.
Banger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Banger looks winded!
Banger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mclean has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mclean lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Mclean cracks Banger with a big elbow.
Mclean is putting a hurting on Banger here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mclean lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banger down.
Mclean controlling the position from side mount.
Mclean lands a few punches from side control.
Mclean cracks Banger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mclean has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Banger!#T2#
Mclean lands a couple of good shots and Banger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Mclean lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Mclean.
Mclean biding his time, controlling Banger.
Mclean scores with strikes from the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mclean lands with a hammerfist to the side of Banger's head.
Mclean really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Banger.#T3#
Mclean is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Banger. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Mclean lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Mclean cracks Banger with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Banger from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
I would not like to be Banger right now.
Mclean gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mclean landing with strikes.
Good control from Mclean.#T4#
Mclean is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Banger up.
The referee is taking a good look at Banger as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mclean!
Mclean scores with punches to the body. #ROC#
Banger is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banger covers up after that shot from Mclean.
Banger is still in real trouble! Can Mclean finish him?
Mclean lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Mclean punches Banger on the ear.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Mclean dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Mclean closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banger circles away.
Banger seems to have recovered his senses.
Mclean slips a jab and a cross from Banger.
Some wild striking there from Banger.
It looked like Mclean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD#
Mclean darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banger has hold of Mclean's hands but Mclean slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mclean is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banger is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mclean lands a nice short elbow.
Mclean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Brad Mclean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mclean is controlling the pace.
Mclean 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.#T2#
Mclean drops an elbow to the side of Banger's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mclean working the head and body with strikes.
Mclean seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Ground and pound from Mclean.
Mclean seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mclean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Mclean is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mclean controlling the action here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mclean is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mclean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mclean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mclean working over Banger with some ground and pound. Banger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Mclean there.
Mclean perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mclean lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mclean looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banger tries to kick Mclean off but Mclean keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Mclean dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Mclean shoots and scores a devastating slam takedown! Banger is unconscious as Mclean celebrates over his stricken foe!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Brad Mclean!

Event: StrikeForce Union #64
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Banger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banger looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Banger dodges the punch combination from Squarepants. #CL2#
Squarepants clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Squarepants lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Banger's coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
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. Squarepants connects with a nice short shot to Banger's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Squarepants thows a huge punch but Banger dodges it nicely.
Squarepants is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Squarepants wants to finish this one by submission but Banger is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Squarepants.
Squarepants has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Squarepants is landing with some decent strikes but Banger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T1#
Squarepants tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Squarepants is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banger is surviving well by controlling Squarepants's body position as best he can.
Squarepants controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Squarepants connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Squarepants with the ground and pound from mount. #SU2#
Squarepants gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Squarepants is standing up over Banger. Banger looks to escape but Squarepants dives into side control. #T2##REVR#
Banger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Squarepants connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banger some visible discomfort.
Squarepants moves into full mount!
Squarepants working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Squarepants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Squarepants working for a guillotine from mount but Banger is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Squarepants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Squarepants dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Squarepants looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Squarepants with a couple of short strikes.
Squarepants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
Squarepants is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Banger can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Squarepants putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB2#
Squarepants is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banger is surviving well by controlling Squarepants's body position as best he can.
Squarepants lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Banger is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Squarepants lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Banger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Squarepants is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Banger is surviving well by controlling Squarepants's body position as best he can.
Squarepants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Squidward Squarepants dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Squarepants goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banger seems to have got his legs back now.
Squarepants pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squarepants pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Squarepants looks for a takedown but Banger sprawls well.
Banger wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Banger gets caught flat footed, as Squarepants shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Squarepants pushing down on Banger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Squarepants uses his free foot to push down on Banger's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banger.
Squarepants can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banger is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T1#
Squarepants landing shots from mount.
Squarepants scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banger?
Squarepants landing strikes, looking to finish!
Squarepants working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC2#
Banger is rocked!
Squarepants postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Banger out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Squarepants goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Squidward Squarepants!

Event: StrikeForce Union #63
Date: Jun 04, 2017

#R1#
Squarepants will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Banger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD2#
Squarepants looking to score a takedown here. Banger is defending well but Squarepants drives through and ends up in Banger's guard.#ES#
Banger is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Squarepants presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Banger is looking to break free of the clinch but Squarepants has double underhooks.
Come on Squarepants - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Squarepants is stalling here.
Squarepants tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banger avoids it.
Banger wants to break free but Squarepants has control. #TD2#
Squarepants manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Squarepants seems keen to control Banger's posture.
Banger wants to pass the guard but Squarepants is keeping the position.
Banger is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Squarepants 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Banger gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Squarepants moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Squarepants pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Squarepants scores with a takedown into Banger's guard.#ES#
Banger manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Squarepants tries to land knees in the clinch but Banger avoids the damage to the body.
Banger wants to break free but Squarepants has control. #BC2#
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banger looks to land a combination but Squarepants avoids it well.
Squarepants misses with a takedown attempt - Banger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Squarepants.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Squarepants bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Squarepants! But no joy.
Banger leaves Squarepants with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Squarepants keeps the fight on the outside.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Squarepants.
Squarepants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banger tries to avoid it but Squarepants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banger to the ground. Banger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banger seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Squarepants scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Banger manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Squarepants keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Squarepants just leaning against Banger, taking a breather. #TD2#
Squarepants pulls guard successfully.
Banger has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Squarepants is proving hard to escape from.
Squarepants is pulling down on Banger's head to control his posture. #T3#
Banger throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Squarepants is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Squarepants is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banger is just riding it out for now. Squarepants eventually gives up the hold. #SU2#
Squarepants decides to stand up. #T4#
Squarepants throws a one two combo.
Banger misses with a series of wild punches.
Squarepants replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Banger blocks it well.
Squarepants shoots in looking for a takedown but Banger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Squarepants's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banger keeps the fight on the outside.
Squarepants scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Squarepants pushes Banger up against the cage in a clinch.
Squarepants has Banger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Squarepants has him pressed against the cage.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banger misses with a double jab
and Squarepants counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banger closes this distance looking for a takedown but Squarepants circles away.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banger sprawls well. Banger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Squidward Squarepants will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Squarepants clinches up with Banger and pushes him back against the cage.
Banger tries to circle away but Squarepants has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Squarepants - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #TD2#
Squarepants gets control of Banger's arms and successfully pulls guard. Squarepants will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Squarepants wants to stand up but Banger is controlling him. #SUB2#
Squarepants throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Squarepants bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banger's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants throws a big right hand that misses.
Squarepants engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SU2#
Squarepants stands and steps away. Banger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banger blocks a head kick by Squarepants.
It looked like Banger was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banger stuffs the takedown attempt from Squarepants. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet.
Banger went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Squidward Squarepants seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Squarepants shoots for a double leg takedown but Banger sprawls well. He's pushed Squarepants's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Squarepants throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banger misses with a double jab.
Squarepants shoots in but Banger avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Squarepants has Banger up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
Squarepants has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Squarepants fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Squarepants fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Squarepants is controlling him.#BC2#
Squarepants breaks the clinch.
Squarepants tries for a takedown but Banger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banger misses with a wild combination.
Banger leaves Squarepants with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Banger gets caught napping as Squarepants dives in and scores a takedown. Banger manages to retain guard.#ES#
Banger pushes Squarepants off and gets back to his feet. #T3#
A head kick misses from Squarepants.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Squarepants circles away quickly and effectively.
Banger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Banger backs off Squarepants throws a huge counter combo but Banger manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Squarepants clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Squarepants raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Squarepants shoots in and drives through. Banger sprawls well.
Banger throws a big counter combination but Squarepants scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Squarepants swinging wildly here.
Squarepants throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Squarepants has a takedown stuffed.
Squarepants looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Banger looks to land a combination but Squarepants avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Banger gets caught napping as Squarepants dives in and scores a takedown. Banger manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Squarepants gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Squarepants gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Squarepants is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Squarepants.
Squarepants keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Squidward Squarepants will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Squarepants drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Banger is looking to get back to his feet here but Squarepants is keeping cool and he's managed to take Banger's back.#SUB2#
Squarepants has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Banger! Can he survive? No! He's out! Squarepants gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Squidward Squarepants!

Event: StrikeForce Union #60
Date: May 13, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Banger rushes Mclean and presses him up against the cage.
Banger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banger is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mclean drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banger with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Banger prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brad Mclean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mclean has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banger avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mclean tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mclean looking for a takedown.
Banger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Mclean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mclean dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Mclean's head and hops out.#T1##CL2#
Banger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mclean has him pressed against the cage.
Banger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mclean's efforts to push away.
Banger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mclean working hard to break the clinch.
Mclean tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banger can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Banger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mclean circles away quickly and effectively.
Mclean keeps the fight on the outside.
Mclean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banger pinned against the cage. Banger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mclean shoots in but no luck this time. #T2#
Banger blocks the body kick.
Banger throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banger duly obliges.
No luck for Mclean with that takedown attempt.
Banger scores with a one two! Mclean had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banger.
Banger looks winded!
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banger but Banger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banger misses with a two punch combination. #TD#
Mclean drives through with a takedown into Banger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mclean keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Banger's head.
Banger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Mclean stays in close to Banger's body and controls the position.
Mclean stands up over Banger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mclean postures up and lands a big shot to Banger's brow.
Mclean chips away with some ground and pound.#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.
Mclean lands a couple of digs.
Mclean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banger's head.
Mclean sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mclean working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banger's head.
Mclean cracks Banger with a solid left hand.
Mclean is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Banger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Mclean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mclean somewhat.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Mclean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banger takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Banger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mclean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mclean just content to control the position.
Banger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mclean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banger keeps working.
Banger is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #T1#
Mclean cracks Banger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee asks Mclean politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mclean prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mclean seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banger for as long as he can get away with.
Banger taking a bit of punishment here - Mclean scoring with strikes.
Mclean connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banger some visible discomfort.
Mclean working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Mclean lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclean trying to control the action but Banger is working from the bottom.
Banger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mclean lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banger down.
Banger is trying to escape the position but Mclean is controlling the position.
Mclean cracks Banger with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mclean controlling from side mount.
Mclean working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Mclean controls the position.
Brad Mclean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mclean'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.
Mclean 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.
Mclean in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mclean controlling the position from side mount.
Mclean lands a few punches from side control.
Mclean is staying tight to Banger's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Mclean lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mclean is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Banger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mclean grinds an elbow into Banger's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brad Mclean dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Mclean slips a jab and a cross from Banger.
Mclean throws a sloppy head kick and Banger moves out of range easily.
Mclean looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banger is fending him off so far but Mclean persists. Nope, Banger circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Mclean shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Banger is trying to defend but Mclean finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mclean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Banger taking some punishment here, with Mclean in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Banger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banger taking some punishment here, with Mclean in his half guard. #T1#
Mclean winds up and cracks Banger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mclean is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Mclean there.
Still in half guard, Mclean seems content to control.
Banger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mclean with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mclean lands a nice short elbow.
Mclean takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Banger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mclean scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Mclean seems content to control.#T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Banger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mclean scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mclean takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banger has hold of Mclean's hands but Mclean slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#ROC#
Banger is rocked!
Mclean lands with a punch from half guard.
Banger is still in real trouble! Can Mclean finish him?
Mclean is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
Mclean working Banger over with strikes.
Mclean landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mclean is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mclean lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Banger quite badly. Banger pulls Mclean in close trying to recover. Mclean postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Banger on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Banger doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Mclean!

Event: StrikeForce Union #59
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Squarepants dives in for a single leg takedown but Banger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Banger misses with a few strikes there.
Banger misses with a takedown attempt
and Squarepants counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banger shoots and misses
and Squarepants counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Squarepants rushes Banger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Banger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banger wants to break free but Squarepants has control. #BC#
Banger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Squarepants is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banger throws a right and a left that Squarepants avoids nicely.
Squarepants fails with a takedown attempt.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.
Squarepants fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Banger avoids it really well and circles away.
As Squarepants looks to move away, Banger throws a big counter combo but Squarepants just gets out of the way.#TD2#
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Banger manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Squarepants keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Squarepants lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Banger or not.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but Banger holds him up against the cage and eventually Squarepants drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left and a right from Squarepants both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Banger gets tackled into the cage by Squarepants. Squarepants maintains the clinch.
Banger wants to break the clinch but can't. #TD2#
Squarepants successfully pulls guard.
Banger prevents Squarepants from getting back to his feet.
Squarepants looking for a sweep. Not yet Squarepants, not yet. #T2##SU#
Banger gets to his feet. Squarepants looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banger fails to land with a series of punches.
Squarepants drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banger defends it well.#CL2#
Squarepants forces Banger back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Squarepants closes the distance and clinches.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but Banger won't allow it. #BC2#
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banger tries to bum rush Squarepants with a series of wild strikes but Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Squarepants looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banger is fending him off so far but Squarepants persists. Nope, Banger circles away and we're back to standing.
Squarepants wants to clinch up but Banger keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Banger.
Banger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and Squarepants holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Squarepants keeps control of Banger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Squarepants works on Banger's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Squarepants escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Squarepants connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banger. Banger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Banger misses with a series of wild punches.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banger as he avoids it easily.
Squarepants avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banger misses with a double jab. #CL2#
Squarepants rushes Banger and presses him up against the cage.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Squarepants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Banger as Squarepants shoots in.
Banger shoots in but no luck this time.
Squarepants goes for a double leg but Banger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banger continues to drive forward.
No joy there for Squarepants, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL2#
Banger gets tackled into the cage by Squarepants. Squarepants maintains the clinch.
Squarepants tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banger just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Squarepants tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banger prevents the takedown attempt.
Banger gets underhooks to prevent Squarepants's takedown attempt. #BC2#
Squarepants's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banger tries to bum rush Squarepants with a series of wild strikes but Squarepants uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Squarepants steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Banger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Squarepants throws a head kick that misses.
Banger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Squarepants bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Squarepants gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Squarepants changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Squarepants misses with a wild body shot.
Banger fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Banger misses.
Squarepants shoots in but no luck this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Squidward Squarepants will probably get the nod.
That's time! Banger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Squarepants closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banger circles away.#TD2#
Squarepants closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banger to the mat! Banger manages to get full guard.
Banger is wriggling around but Squarepants manages to pass to half guard. #REVR##SU2#
Squarepants decides to return to a standing position.
Squarepants avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Banger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Banger. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Banger. Those never looked like landing.
Squarepants shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense.
Banger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Squarepants counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Squarepants.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Squidward Squarepants.#T1#
Banger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Squarepants but Squarepants pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Squarepants bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brent Banger is winning the standup battle so far.
Squarepants shoots in but Banger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brent Banger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Banger misses with the combination.
Squarepants changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banger tries to avoid it but Squarepants manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banger to the ground. Banger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banger misses with a two punch combination. #TD2#
Squarepants bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Squarepants trying to control the position but Banger is working away. #T2#
Banger being controlled for a moment.
Squidward Squarepants has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Squarepants is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banger knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Squarepants wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banger keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SU2#
Squarepants stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD2#
Squarepants closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banger's guard.
Squarepants controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Squarepants is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Squarepants lands a couple of digs.
Squarepants tries to free his leg and advance position but Banger is retaining full guard.
Squarepants slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Squarepants has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Squidward Squarepants will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Banger stuffs the takedown attempt from Squarepants. Squarepants gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Squarepants gets a double leg takedown into Banger's guard.
Squarepants working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Squarepants wants to control from the top but Banger keeps moving.
Squarepants trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Squarepants passes Banger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Squarepants with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Squarepants working over Banger with some ground and pound. Banger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1#
Squarepants has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Banger is in a horrible position here. Squarepants smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Banger is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Squarepants.#T2#
Squarepants looking to control but Banger is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Squarepants forces the positional change into back control. #SUB2#
Squarepants tightening his grip on Banger, looking for the choke.
Banger wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SUB2#
Squarepants working for a choke but Banger is defending well.
Squarepants is looking to control Banger but Banger is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Squarepants scores with strikes from the back.
Banger covering up well and avoiding damage.
Squarepants biding his time, controlling Banger. #SUB2#
Banger defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Squarepants's arms.

And that's the end of the fight!
Squidward Squarepants comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Squarepants winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Squidward Squarepants!

Event: StrikeForce Union #55
Date: Apr 09, 2017

#R1#
Banger feints a jab promting Mclean to slip. Banger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mclean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mclean is defended easily by Banger.
Banger feints a jab promting Mclean to slip. Banger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mclean slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Banger scores with a four punch combination!
Mclean shoots in looking for a takedown but Banger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mclean's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Mclean drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Banger pushes Mclean off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Banger displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mclean moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Banger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mclean slips a jab and a cross from Banger.
Banger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Banger throws a series of punches but Mclean avoids them all with ease.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger misses with a wild combination.
Banger definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Mclean with the counter takedown but Banger avoids it easily.
Banger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mclean sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Banger somewhat.
Mclean tries for a takedown but Banger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Mclean looks to move away, Banger throws a big counter combo but Mclean just gets out of the way.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Mclean.
Mclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Banger forces Mclean back against the cage and clinches.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mclean won't allow it.
Mclean can't get the takedown.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mclean won't allow it. #T2#
Mclean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banger to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Banger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Banger clinches up with Mclean and pushes him back against the cage.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mclean tries to break the clinch but Banger is controlling the position.
Mclean looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Banger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mclean tries to score a body lock takedown but Banger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banger prevents the takedown attempt.
Banger tries to break free but Mclean pushes him back against the cage.
Banger wants to get back to striking at distance but Mclean won't allow it.
Mclean tries to break free but Banger pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Banger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Mclean has a takedown stuffed.
Banger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banger.
Banger throws a one two combo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banger.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banger sprawls well. Banger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banger! #CL#
Banger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mclean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mclean tries to pull guard but Banger forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T4#
Banger working hard to break the clinch.
Banger is trying to push Mclean away but Mclean has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banger prevents the takedown attempt.
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Banger manages to break the clinch.
Mclean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mclean or perhaps it was just good defense by Banger, which made it look bad.
Banger attempts a counter takedown but Mclean avoids it well and moves away.
Banger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mclean's waist but Mclean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banger off to one side.
Mclean unleashes a big counter combination but Banger bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
Mclean dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Mclean's head and hops out.#CL#
Banger drives through and clinches with Mclean against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Banger dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Banger.
Mclean keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mclean shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense.
Banger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Banger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mclean looking to stall. #BC#
Banger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mclean eats them both and turns towards Banger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Mclean darts in looking for a takedown but Banger gets double underhooks and turns Mclean into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Mclean's head and hops out.
Brent Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brad Mclean.
Mclean shoots in for a double leg but Banger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banger throws a combination. Mclean tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclean can do to turn this around?#T1#
Banger lands a two punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Banger scores with a four punch combination!
Brent Banger is winning the standup battle so far.
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banger lands with a nice combination. Mclean backs away looking to recover.
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
Mclean shoots for a takedown but Banger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mclean is breathing heavily.
Banger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banger.
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!
Banger shoots for a double leg takedown but Mclean sprawls well. He's pushed Banger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banger stuffs the takedown attempt from Mclean. Mclean gets slowly back to his feet.
Banger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mclean is looking for the big counter here.#CL#
Banger has taken the fight to the clinch. #T2#
Banger prevents the takedown attempt.
Banger gets underhooks to prevent Mclean's takedown attempt.
Banger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banger is pressed up against the cage. Mclean has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banger down to the mat. Banger avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banger looks for a takedown but Mclean sprawls well.
Mclean tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banger duly obliges. #CL#
Banger moves into the clinch.
Mclean is looking for a takedown.
Banger throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mclean is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banger to keep the fight standing.
Banger working hard to break the clinch.#T3##BC#
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Banger leaves Mclean with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mclean looks for a takedown but Banger sprawls well.
Mclean with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banger lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean swats away the attempt to clinch by Banger.
Banger closes the distance and clinches up with Mclean, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes Mclean against the cage but Mclean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banger.
Brent Banger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Mclean dives in and scores a takedown into Banger's guard.#T4#
Mclean in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mclean throwing strikes from guard but Banger blocks nicely.
Mclean postures up and lands a big shot to Banger's brow.
Mclean looking to pass the guard.
Mclean is stalling in the full guard.
Mclean wants to control from the top but Banger keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Banger dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Banger throws a one two combo.
Mclean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mclean somewhat.
Banger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD2#
Mclean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banger!#ES#
Banger throws Mclean to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger tries to bum rush Mclean with a series of wild strikes but Mclean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD2#
Mclean looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Banger!
Mclean looks up at the clock and then as Banger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mclean smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Banger is being controlled here.
Mclean wants to control but Banger is keeping him busy.
Mclean lands an elbow.
Mclean connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banger some visible discomfort.
Banger on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mclean working the head and body with strikes.
Mclean scoring with punches and elbows.
Mclean trying to control the action but Banger is working from the bottom.
Mclean working the ground and pound.#T2#
Mclean lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mclean trying to control the action but Banger is working from the bottom.
Mclean is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banger's shoulder. That is not cool.
Mclean wants to control but Banger is keeping him busy. #T3#
Mclean is staying tight to Banger's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Banger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mclean on the ground.
Banger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mclean controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banger is not content to let Mclean control the position.
Mclean working the ground and pound.
Brad Mclean has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mclean works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mclean in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mclean creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mclean is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean just content to control the position.
Banger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mclean working the ground and pound from side control.
Brad Mclean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brent Banger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mclean is working Banger over with some ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brad Mclean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banger 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Banger!

Event: StrikeForce Union #51
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Passion missing with a left hand there. Banger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Passion swinging wildly here. #CL#
Passion has Banger up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Passion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Banger both land. Nice combination.
Passion pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Passion clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Banger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Passion clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Passion breaks the clinch.
Passion misses with a wild combination.
Banger is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Banger throws a right and a left that Passion avoids nicely. #CL#
Passion moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Passion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Passion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Passion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banger tries to counter with a clinch but Passion shakes him off and moves away.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Passion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Passion takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Passion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Passion circles away quickly and effectively.
Banger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Passion. #CL#
Passion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banger fails to land with a series of punches.
Banger is looking to clinch but Passion is avoiding it.
Passion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Passion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banger circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Passion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Passion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.
Banger wants to counter with a clinch but Passion pushes him away.
Passion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banger manages to avoid it.
Passion swinging wildly here. #T2#
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Passion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Banger.
Passion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Banger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Passion.
Passion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Passion dodges the punch combination from Banger.
A right-left combo lands from Banger.
Banger misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banger.
Passion swinging wildly here.
Passion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banger at a distance. #T3#
Passion connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch combination from Banger misses.
Passion circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banger tries to bum rush Passion with a series of wild strikes but Passion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Passion instigates a clinch. #BC#
Passion breaks from the clinch.
Passion with a jab.
Passion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banger looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Banger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Passion misses with a double jab.
Banger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Passion.
Passion cracks Banger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Passion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steve Passion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Passion throws a one two combo. #T4#
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banger shoots for a takedown but Passion saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Passion thuds a left hand into Banger's body.
Banger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Passion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Passion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger has his takedown stuffed
and Passion counters with a left and a right that stings Banger.
Steve Passion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Banger.
Banger looks winded!
Banger takes one to the chin there.
Passion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Passion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banger thinking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Passion! #ROC#
Banger is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Passion gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Passion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Passion closes the distance and pushes Banger back into the cage.
Banger tries a knee to the head but Passion blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Passion dominated that round.
That's time! Passion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Passion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banger has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Banger there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Passion.
Passion takes a swing at Banger's ribcage but misses.
Banger slips a jab from Passion.
Steve Passion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banger staying out of range there.
Passion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
A shot to the liver by Passion. Beautiful body shot.
Banger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Passion lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Passion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Passion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banger walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Passion scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banger lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Passion is fending him off so far but Banger persists. Nope, Passion circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Banger keeps the fight on the outside.
Banger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Passion connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Banger scrambles back to his feet.
Passion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Passion back to the cage. Banger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CL#
Passion drives through and clinches with Banger against the cage. #BC#
Passion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Passion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Passion is looking to clinch.
Banger feints the counter takedown.
Steve Passion is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Banger has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Passion keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Passion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banger circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Passion avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Passion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banger at a distance. #T2#
Banger misses with a double jab
and Passion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Passion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Passion circles away quickly and effectively.
Passion throws a big counter combination but Banger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Passion closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Passion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Passion connects with a right hand. Banger shakes it off.
Banger swinging wildly here.
As Banger looks to move away, Passion throws a big counter combo but Banger just gets out of the way.#CL#
Passion rushes Banger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Banger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Passion tries to clinch up.
Banger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Passion dodges the punch combination from Banger.
Passion fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Banger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Passion fails to land with a series of punches.
Banger misses with a wild combination.
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Banger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Passion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Passion stalks Banger and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banger's face. Banger staggers backwards, shaken.
Passion looks to throw the jab but Banger is out of range. #CL#
Passion pushes Banger up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Passion manages to break the clinch.
Passion throws a nice looking combination but Banger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Passion.
Passion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Passion throws a series of punches but Banger avoids them all with ease.
Passion is looking to clinch. #T4#
Banger misses with the combination.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Passion throws a nice looking combination but Banger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Passion has managed to clinch. #BC#
Passion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Passion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Passion tries to clinch up but Banger circles away and keeps his distance.
Passion misses with a two punch combination.
Passion avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Passion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Passion wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Passion takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Passion dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Banger on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Banger moves out of range of the strikes.
Banger misses with a few strikes there.
Passion went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Passion thuds his right hand into Banger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Banger misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Passion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Passion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banger. Banger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Passion sizes up Banger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Passion clinches. #BC2#
Banger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banger misses with a double jab
and Passion counters with a stiff right hand.
Passion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banger misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Passion.#CL#
Passion has Banger up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Passion manages to break the clinch.
Passion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banger can do to turn this around?#T1#
Passion tries to clinch but Banger moves out of range.
Banger throws a right and a left that Passion avoids nicely.
Banger looks to land a combination but Passion avoids it well.
Banger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Passion keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banger throws a series of punches but Passion moves out of range.
Banger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Passion!
Passion fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Passion. No joy for Banger on that attempt.
It looked like Passion was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Passion tries to clinch but Banger is having none of it.
Passion misses with a wild combination.
Banger tries to counter with a clinch but Passion shakes him off and moves away.
Passion scores with a punch to the head.
Banger works over Passion's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passion misses the shot to the body.
Banger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Passion defends it well.#CL#
Banger tries to keep at a distance but Passion has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Passion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Passion takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banger tries to clinch but Passion moves out of range.
Passion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banger tries to counter with a clinch but Passion shakes him off and moves away.
Banger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Passion eats them both and turns towards Banger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Passion dips to his left and cracks Banger with an uppercut!
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Passion lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Passion gets tackled into the cage by Banger. Banger maintains the clinch. #BC#
Passion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Passion misses the target. #T3#
Banger shoots and misses
and Passion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banger thinking.
Steve Passion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Banger.
Banger tries to close the distance and clinch but Passion swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Passion lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Passion lands with a right hand.
Passion tries to clinch there but Banger circles away.
Banger throws a right and a left that Passion avoids nicely.
Passion scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Passion looks to land a right hand but Banger moved out of range.
Banger throws a right and a left that Passion avoids nicely.
Banger throws a combination that misses
and Passion counters with a right hand to the body.
Passion misses with a body shot.
Banger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Passion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Passion misses with a body shot.
Passion misses with a series of wild punches.
Banger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Passion defends it well.#T4#
Passion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banger takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Passion throws a right hand that Banger ducks under and follows up with a left that Banger also avoids with ease.
Passion is working the combinations to good effect here.
Banger misses with a double jab. #CL#
Passion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Banger breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Passion darts in and clinches Banger up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Passion. #BC#
Passion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Passion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banger is trying desperately to land a takedown but Passion is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Banger.
Banger moves away from the strike by Passion.
Passion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Passion lands with a straight right. Banger didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Passion clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Passion throws a right and a left that Banger avoids nicely.
Passion wants to clinch up but Banger keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Passion moves into the clinch.#BC#
Passion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Passion jabs at Banger's body.
Banger fails with the takedown.
Banger throws a combination. Passion tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banger works over Passion's head and body with a nice combination.
Banger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Passion looks to land a combination but Banger avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passion jabs at Banger's body.
Banger scores with a three punch combo!
Banger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banger is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Banger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Passion dodges the punch combination from Banger.
Banger avoids the body shot from Passion.
Banger avoids the body shot from Passion.
Banger lands with a nice combination. Passion backs away looking to recover.
Banger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Passion misses with the combination.
Banger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Passion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banger misses with a series of wild punches.
Banger fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T2#
Jab by Passion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Passion scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Passion has managed to clinch. #BC#
Passion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Passion pushes Banger up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Banger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banger stalks Passion and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Passion's face. Passion staggers backwards, shaken.
Passion wants to clinch.
Banger fails with the takedown.
Steve Passion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Banger.
Passion wants to clinch up but Banger keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Banger takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Passion breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Passion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Banger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Passion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banger is looking to clinch but Passion is avoiding it. #CL#
Passion clinches up with Banger and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve Passion has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch.
Banger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Passion.
Passion dodges the punch combination from Banger.
Passion misses with a looping left.
Banger's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Banger duly obliges.
Banger circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Banger misses with a wild combination.
Banger scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banger falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Passion to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banger!
Passion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Passion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banger looks to land a combination but Passion avoids it well.
Passion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Banger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banger walks into a left hand.
Passion scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banger misses with a double jab
and Passion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Passion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Steve Passion will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Banger scores with a three punch combo!
Passion lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Passion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger slips a straight right by Passion.
Banger throws a right hand that Passion ducks under and follows up with a left that Passion also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Passion.
Banger is looking to clinch but Passion is avoiding it.
Passion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Passion moves into the clinch.
Passion gets through Banger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Passion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Passion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Passion lands a right hook to the body.
Banger scores with a three punch combo!
Banger is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A punch combination from Banger misses.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Passion misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Passion lands a slapping body shot.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Banger throws a right hand that Passion ducks under and follows up with a left that Passion also avoids with ease.
Passion throws a big counter combination but Banger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Passion. Those never looked like landing.
Banger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banger misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Passion on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Passion scores with a body shot.
Passion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Passion counters with a right hand to the body.
Passion lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Passion scores with the left hand. Banger knows he should have avoided that one.
Banger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Passion defends well and Banger ends up having to push Passion into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Passion scores with a body shot. #T2#
Passion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Passion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Passion jabs Banger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Passion throws a nice looking combination but Banger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger moves out of range as Passion strikes.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Passion bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Passion scores with a hook.
Banger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Passion.
Banger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Passion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Passion swinging wildly here. #CL#
Passion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Passion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Passion throws a punch but it's blocked by Banger. #T3##BC#
Passion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Passion works the jab nicely.
Banger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Passion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banger.
Steve Passion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Passion showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
Passion throws a series of punches but Banger avoids them all with ease.
Passion throws a body punch but Banger moves out of range.
Passion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banger.
Banger tries to bum rush Passion with a series of wild strikes but Passion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Passion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.
Passion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banger was well out of range. Poor timing from Passion.
Banger misses with a combination
and Passion counters with a straight right hand.
Banger walks into a left hand. #T4#
Passion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.
Banger wants to clinch up but Passion keeps it at a distance.
Passion slaps away a takedown attempt from Banger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steve Passion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Banger.
Banger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Passion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Passion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Banger misses.
Passion throws a series of punches but Banger avoids them all with ease.
Banger steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Passion.
Passion throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banger.
A jab lands there for Passion.
Passion fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Passion throws out a powerful jab.
Brent Banger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Passion moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banger. #BC#
Passion breaks from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Passion showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Passion 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Passion!

Event: StrikeForce Union #47
Date: Feb 12, 2017

#R1#
Skank scores with a jab. Banger acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banger lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Skank backs up against the cage.
Skank throws a hook to the side of Banger's head but Banger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skank throws the kick towards the body but Banger avoids it.
Banger shoots and misses
and Skank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skank misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Skank misses.
Skank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Skank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banger's head.
Skank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skank tries to land a front kick but Banger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banger misses with a double jab #TD#
and Skank counters with a takedown into side control.
Banger looks winded!
Skank scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banger to see if he's OK.
Banger on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC#
Banger is rocked!
Skank working the ground and pound.
Banger is still in real trouble! Can Skank finish him?
Skank landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Skank looks up at the clock and then as Banger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Skank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude! #T1#
Skank scoring with punches from side control.
Skank lands some shots froms side control.
Skank in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Banger looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Skank turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Skank!
Ed Skank bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #43
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Nordskov does it's job there.
Banger's coach down at Kung Fu Fighting Club ($200 entry fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Banger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Banger looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nordskov lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Nordskov cracks Banger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Banger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Nordskov finish him? #ROC#
Banger is rocked!
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!
Nordskov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banger's head.
Banger is still on wobbly legs! Can Nordskov finish him?
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Nordskov drops Banger with a huge uppercut! Banger drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Nordskov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mads Nordskov!
A relieved looking Mads Nordskov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #38
Date: Dec 11, 2016

#R1#
Banger throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nordskov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nordskov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banger.
Banger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger throws a series of punches but Nordskov avoids them all with ease.
Nordskov throwing a counter right hand but Banger manages to avoid it.
Banger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordskov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bangers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nordskov feints and then cracks Banger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banger down.
Nordskov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov misses the shot to the body.
Banger swinging wildly here.
Banger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nordskov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Banger looks winded!
Banger throws a right hand that Nordskov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nordskov also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nordskov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banger throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Nordskov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nordskov lands a right hand. #T1#
Nordskov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nordskov is leaning against Banger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Nordskov.
Nordskov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov presses Banger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nordskov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov digs a right hand underneath Banger's ribcage. Banger let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Nordskov.
A right hand to the body from Nordskov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nordskov.
Nordskov presses Banger against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov lands a right hook to the body.
Nordskov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Nordskov cracks Banger with a left hook right on the temple and Banger goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Nordskov lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Banger is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mads Nordskov!
Our winner, Mads Nordskov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: StrikeForce Union #35
Date: Nov 20, 2016

#R1#
Nordskov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Nordskov.
Banger tries to clinch there but Nordskov circles away.
Banger lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CL2#
Nordskov has closed the distance and engaged Banger in a clinch.
Banger takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Nordskov.
Nordskov pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banger is looking to break free of the clinch but Nordskov has double underhooks.
Nordskov lands a right hand.
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!
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Nordskov is controlling him.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and Nordskov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nordskov.
Nordskov scores with a hook to the body.
Nordskov pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov lands a leg kick that knocks Banger off balance momentarily.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nordskov circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Nordskov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nordskov stuffs the takedown attempt from Banger. Banger gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
Banger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nordskov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banger tries to clinch but Nordskov is having none of it.
Mads Nordskov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nordskov fakes the leg kick and cracks Banger in the body.
Nordskov lands an overhand right.
Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Banger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nordskov lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Nordskov lands a big head kick that sends Banger tumbling to the mat! Nordskov takes a step backwards and waves Banger back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Banger is rocked!
Banger misses with a double jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nordskov! But no joy.
Oh Banger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banger takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banger seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
No joy there for Banger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nordskov scores with a shot to the body.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Nordskov slams his shin into Banger's torso.
Nordskov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Banger takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Nordskov drives through and clinches with Banger against the cage.
Nordskov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banger takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nordskov lands with an uppercut that bounces Banger off the cage and back into range.
Good exchange - Nordskov coming out on top.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nordskov.
Banger doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banger wants to clinch up but Nordskov keeps it at a distance.#KD2#
Nordskov lands a big head kick that sends Banger tumbling to the mat! Nordskov takes a step backwards and waves Banger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Banger tries to bum rush Nordskov with a series of wild strikes but Nordskov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Banger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nordskov punishes Banger's body with a nice straight punch.
Nordskov connects with a jab.#CL2#
Banger tries to keep at a distance but Nordskov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nordskov scores with a shoulder strike.
Nordskov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nordskov pushes Banger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Nordskov has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Nordskov.
A short right from Nordskov on the inside.
Nordskov pushes Banger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banger tries to break the clinch but Nordskov is controlling the position. #BC2#
Nordskov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nordskov connects with a body shot that sends Banger's belly button to the back.
Banger takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4##KD2#
Nordskov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Banger sprawling to the canvas! Banger rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nordskov finish him?!
Banger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nordskov. Nordskov obviously looking to wear him down.
Banger drops his hands momentarily and Nordskov needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Banger just on the top of the head. Banger drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Banger - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mads Nordskov!
A very excited looking Mads Nordskov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: StrikeForce Union #33
Date: Nov 06, 2016

#R1#
Banger misses with a double jab #TD2#
so Barnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Banger kicks Barnes off and gets to his feet.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Barnes looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Banger shoots in and gets a takedown into Barnes's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Banger is sitting in close to Barnes's body. Barnes has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Banger is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Banger is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barnes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brayden Barnes!
A relieved looking Brayden Barnes thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: StrikeForce Union #26
Date: Sep 18, 2016

#R1#
Banger fails to land with a series of punches.
Brent Banger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banger goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#TD2#
Johanessburgson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banger on his heels. He'll look to pass Banger's guard now, I'm sure.
Johanessburgson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johanessburgson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johanessburgson is looking to pass into half guard but Banger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Banger is in guard.#REVR#
Banger would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banger wants to stand and escape but instead Johanessburgson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T1#
Johanessburgson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johanessburgson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Johanessburgson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johanessburgson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Johanessburgson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Banger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Johanessburgson, into his guard. #REVR#
Banger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johanessburgson on the ground.#SU#
Johanessburgson is working an open guard so Banger takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Banger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banger throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Johanessburgson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Johanessburgson seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Banger is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wictor Johanessburgson!

Event: StrikeForce Union #23
Date: Aug 28, 2016

#R1#
Banger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banger swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD2#
and Johanessburgson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Banger!
Banger is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johanessburgson is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Johanessburgson swings around for an armbar but Banger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Johanessburgson's guard.
Banger has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johanessburgson pulls Banger in close to prevent any damage.
Banger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johanessburgson's guard.
Banger postures up.
Banger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Johanessburgson's guard.#SUB2#
Johanessburgson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banger is aware though and is defending well.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johanessburgson is on top in guard. #REVB#
Johanessburgson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Johanessburgson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banger is keeping the position for now.
Banger is looking to stand up but Johanessburgson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johanessburgson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johanessburgson trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johanessburgson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banger keeping moving, preventing Johanessburgson from controlling successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Johanessburgson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Banger can't keep his opponent in guard - Johanessburgson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Johanessburgson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Johanessburgson is trying to work for a kimura but Banger is defending well.
Banger looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB2#
Johanessburgson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banger defends it well. #SUB2#
Johanessburgson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Banger could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Johanessburgson has cracked it and Banger is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Johanessburgson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wictor Johanessburgson!

Event: StrikeForce Union #15
Date: Jul 02, 2016

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Banger on that attempt.
Banger looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Banger throws a combination. Brown tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown jabs Banger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banger with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Banger's brow.
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!
Banger can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banger keeps working.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown is nestled in close to Banger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banger is not content to let Brown control the position.
Nice strikes from Brown there.
Brown is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Banger taking some punishment here, with Brown in his half guard.
Brown winds up and cracks Banger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown is nestled in close to Banger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Banger is rocked!
Ground and pound from Brown.
Oh Banger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Brown working over Banger with some ground and pound. Banger looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown scores with a big shot! Banger's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Banger! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nino Brown!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 21, 2016

#R1#
Davis misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Banger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Davis is trying to buck Banger off.
Davis is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Banger decides to stand back up. Banger steps back and let's Davis get back to his feet.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banger.
Banger misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a two punch combo.
Banger misses with a jab, cross combination.
A quick step to the side and Davis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Banger misses with a two punch combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Banger scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banger moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banger throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banger swivels and escapes.
Davis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banger throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Banger has Davis up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Davis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
No joy there for Banger, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Banger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banger misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jerrel Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brent Banger.#CL2#
Banger closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##TD#
Davis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banger sprawls well initially but Davis persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Banger manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Davis keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banger is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Banger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Davis trying to stall but Banger improves his position.
Davis has Banger pressed against the cage, preventing Banger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davis tries for a takedown but Banger manages to get underhooks. #BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Banger.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banger counters with a series of strikes. Davis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davis is breathing heavily.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
Davis is looking to clinch. #T3#
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banger checks a low kick from Davis.
Davis looks for the body kick but Banger saw that one coming.
Banger looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Banger misses with a double jab.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banger sprawls well. Banger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Banger clinches.
Davis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Banger misses with a knee strike.
Davis is trying to push Banger away but Banger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Davis tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Banger tries a knee to the head but Davis blocks it.
Banger keeps control of Davis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis jumps guard but Banger turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Banger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banger looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Banger throws a right hand that Davis ducks under and follows up with a left that Davis also avoids with ease.
Banger misses with a few strikes there.
Davis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Banger shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Banger fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Banger looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Banger scores with a three punch combo!
Banger throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Davis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Banger fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Banger dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Banger feints a jab promting Davis to slip. Banger then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Davis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Davis lands a head kick!
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Banger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Davis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banger misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Banger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banger walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Davis fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Banger misses with a series of wild punches.
Banger misses with a wild combination.
Brent Banger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Davis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jerrel Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banger stalks Davis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davis's face. Davis staggers backwards, shaken.
Banger throws a series of strikes that have Davis backpedaling.
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis dives in and grabs Banger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banger pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banger misses with a two punch combination.
Davis throws a big counter combination but Banger scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Davis moves into the clinch.#T2#
Davis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Banger smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrel Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banger throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely. #CL2#
Davis gets tackled into the cage by Banger. Banger maintains the clinch.
Davis tries to circle away but Banger has him pinned against the cage.
Davis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banger has had enough of the clinch but Davis keeps him there for the moment.
Davis has Banger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Davis tries to circle away but Banger has him pinned against the cage.
Davis wants to take the fight to the mat but Banger manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Banger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Banger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.
Davis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Banger wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Banger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banger.#CL2#
Banger forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
Davis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Banger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis keeps control of Banger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.
Davis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banger to keep the fight standing.
Davis prevents Banger from breaking the clinch.
Banger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banger is trying to break free.#T4#
Banger is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis prevents Banger from breaking the clinch.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banger's elbow.
Davis wants to stall.
Banger gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Banger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banger tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Banger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banger walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Davis back to the cage. Banger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banger shoots in for a takedown but Davis shows good takedown defense.
Davis throws a counter high kick but Banger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Banger shoots for a takedown but Davis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brent Banger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
A left and a right from Banger both land. Nice combination.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
Banger throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Banger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banger throws a nice looking combination but Davis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Davis appears to be looking for a big counter.
Davis wants to clinch up but Banger keeps it at a distance.
Banger falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Banger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brent Banger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Banger's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Banger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a left and a right that stings Banger. #T1#
Davis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banger is fending him off so far but Davis persists. Nope, Banger circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Banger has Davis up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Davis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A punch combination from Davis misses.
Davis is looking to clinch but Banger is avoiding it.
A combination from Banger does no damage.
Banger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banger wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerrel Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banger works over Davis's head and body with a nice combination.
Banger misses with the combination. #CL2#
Banger clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Davis tries to pull guard but Banger holds him up against the cage and eventually Davis drops back down to his feet.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banger fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Banger rushes Davis and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banger avoids a wild elbow strike from Davis.
Davis tries to stall but Banger uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Davis is trying to pull guard but Banger turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banger is trying to break the clinch but Davis has him pressed against the cage.
Davis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banger is defending well for now.
Banger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Banger is trying to push Davis away but Davis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Banger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banger is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Banger tries to break free but Davis pushes him back against the cage.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Banger's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Banger breaks from the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Banger.
Banger falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Davis counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Banger explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banger.
Davis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T4#
Banger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Banger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banger looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Banger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Banger throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Banger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Banger fails to land the takedown.
Jerrel Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brent Banger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banger takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Banger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Banger has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Banger!

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