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Event:
MMAHKI 47
Date: May 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Yobachukwu scores with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Bo Banks has been cut.#CL2#
Banks takes the fight into the clinch.
Yobachukwu working hard to break the clinch.
Banks has Yobachukwu pressed against the cage, preventing Yobachukwu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Yobachukwu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
Yobachukwu misses with a left hand
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Akubundu Yobachukwu has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Banks.
Banks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Banks slips a jab from Yobachukwu.
Banks is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Banks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yobachukwu misses with a straight left.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Yobachukwu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yobachukwu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yobachukwu.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banks is struggling to control the position.
Yobachukwu is trying to push Banks away but Banks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##BC#
Yobachukwu breaks the clinch.
Yobachukwu loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Yobachukwu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banks momentarily.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yobachukwu.
Yobachukwu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yobachukwu lands with a right hand.
Banks is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Yobachukwu doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Banks crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Banks's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akubundu Yobachukwu! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 38
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jacira shoots in and bounces Banks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacira throwing strikes but missing.
Banks wants to stand and escape but Jacira is having none of it.
Jacira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
Jacira trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks wants to stand but Jacira is controlling the position.
Jacira preventing the sweep. #T1#
Jacira trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banks wants to stand but Jacira is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Jacira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Banks as Jacira shoots in.
Banks dives in and grabs Jacira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacira pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.#CL#
Banks rushes Jacira and presses him up against the cage.
Banks holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks can't get the takedown.
#T2#
Jacira is pressed up against the cage. Banks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jacira down to the mat. Jacira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jacira shoots in and bounces Banks off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jacira stops Banks from standing up.
Banks is adopting a defensive guard.
Banks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Jacira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacira is fighting to break Banks's control of his arms but Banks is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Banks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jacira wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving. #T3#
Banks wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jacira manages to pass to side control.
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SU2#
Jacira stands up out of the half guard.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jacira is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Jacira circles away and we're back to standing.
Banks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jacira counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banks enables Jacira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Banks 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.
Jacira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've been informed that Jacira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Jacira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Jacira slips nicely into half guard.
Banks won't allow Jacira to pass to mount.
Banks is not content to let Jacira control the position.
Jacira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacira is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqissiac Jacira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Banks shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacira is looking for the big counter here.
Jacira throws a low kick but Banks moves out of range easily.
Banks fails with the takedown
and Jacira counters with a one-two to the body. #TD2#
Jacira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jacira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jacira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacira working away.
Banks is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Jacira trying to control the position but Banks is working away. #SU2#
Jacira has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Jacira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks goes for a double leg but Jacira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jacira continues to drive forward.
Jacira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Jacira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks tries to pull guard but Jacira holds him up against the cage and eventually Banks drops back down to his feet.
Jacira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacira is trying to pull guard but Banks turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Jacira decides to pull guard.
Banks wants to control from the top but Jacira keeps moving.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks postures up in Jacira's guard and throws a big left but Jacira blocks it.
Jacira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacira keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jacira 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.
Jacira controlling Banks's posture. #T3#
Jacira is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
Banks wants to stand but Jacira is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banks blocks a head kick by Jacira.
Jacira misses with a double jab.
Jacira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jacira wants to clinch.
Jacira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banks sets himself, and Jacira steps forward looking for the clinch! Banks avoids it this time.#T4#
Jacira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Bo Banks has been cut.#CL2#
Jacira has Banks up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacira trying to land knees to the body.
Jacira trying to land knees to the body.
Banks tries for a takedown but Jacira manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Jacira jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jacira lands some strikes from the bottom.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jacira is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacira stops Banks from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aqissiac Jacira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bo Banks's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jacira tries a low kick but Banks avoids it.
Jacira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Jacira, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Jacira against the cage but Jacira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Banks.
Jacira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacira looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Banks throws a big counter combination but Jacira scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot by Jacira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Jacira lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jacira shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Jacira throws a body shot but no joy.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jacira's waist but Jacira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Bo Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Banks checks a leg kick nicely.
Jacira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacira somewhat.
Banks feinted with a counter takedown.
Bo Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aqissiac Jacira.
Jacira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacira off to one side.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jacira circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Jacira on that attempt. #CL#
Banks pushes Jacira up against the cage in a clinch.
Banks looking for a takedown.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacira is defending well for now.
Jacira tries to pull guard but Banks won't allow it.
Banks is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jacira is defending well for now.#T2#
Banks is trying to break free.#TD2#
Jacira lands a takedown into guard.
Aqissiac Jacira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banks has Jacira pulled in close to control his posture.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
Jacira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Jacira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Banks wants to stand up but Jacira is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacira fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jacira. #TD2#
Jacira feints and as Banks raises his hands in defense, Jacira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jacira trying to control the position from guard on top but Banks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banks controlling Jacira's posture. #T4#
Banks keeping moving, preventing Jacira from controlling successfully.
Jacira stopping the sweep attempt from Banks.
Bo Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jacira defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aqissiac Jacira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacira 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aqissiac Jacira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banks. #SUB2#
Banks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Banks looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banks avoids the strikes from the bottom by Newton.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Newton tries to bench press Banks off him but Banks keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Newton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Banks trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton tries to improve position but can't.
Newton misses with a strike from the bottom.
Banks working away.#T1#
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Newton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Newton is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Banks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Newton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks throws a strike aimed at the side of Newton's head but Newton avoids it well.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton dodges the ground and pound from Banks.
Newton tries to buck Banks off but Banks is having none of it.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Banks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Newton, who protects the arm well.
Newton is trying to control Banks's posture but Banks avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Banks working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton seems a little lost for a moment, as Banks dominates the positioning.
Banks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Banks scores with a couple of short elbows.
Banks taking a breather here.
Newton tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Banks slows the pace down.
Newton is looking for a sweep.
Banks staying calm.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton is trying to control Banks's posture but Banks avoids it. #T3#
Banks tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Newton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Banks tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Banks misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Banks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Newton is being controlled here.
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Banks is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Banks working the head with strikes.
Banks taking a breather here.
Banks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Banks looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Newton is avoiding damage well.
Newton is looking to regain half guard here but Banks keeps moving and retains side control.
Banks tries to stand but Newton is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Banks is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Newton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks wants to stand but Newton has his arm trapped.
Banks in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Banks dominated that 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.#R2##TD2#
Newton gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Banks to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Banks slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Newton.
Newton wants to control but Banks is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks prevents Newton from improving his position.
Newton taking some punishment here, with Banks in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Banks blocks the strikes from Newton.
Newton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newton seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Newton striking off his back but it's not causing Banks any problems.
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banks throws a big elbow that misses.
Newton throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Newton has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
Banks is looking to work some ground and pound but Newton has wrist control.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Banks throwing strikes but missing.
Banks controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Banks throwing strikes from guard but Newton blocks nicely.
Banks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bert Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Newton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Newton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Newton's head back.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bert Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Newton on that attempt. #T3#
Banks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CL2#
Banks rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Banks lands a takedown into guard.
Banks is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Banks has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banks not doing much here.
Banks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Banks throwing shots but Newton is blocking nicely.
Banks with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Banks is working for a submission of some sort.
Banks prevents Newton from improving his position.
Banks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
Banks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Banks in particular looking to stall.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Banks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Banks has control of the leg.
Newton misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Banks not doing much here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Newton misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Newton didn't expect that.
Banks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Newton 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.
Newton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Banks postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Newton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banks tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Newton wants to control but Banks passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Banks seems to be working for a kimura but Newton defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Banks works his way into side control.
Banks tries to score with some ground and pound. Newton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banks throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Newton regains half guard.
Banks controlling the action here.
Banks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Banks thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Banks looking to ground and pound but Newton is blocking nicely. #T2#
Banks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Newton is looking to get to half guard.
Banks working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#Newton is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Banks! Newton is hurt baaadly! Banks is firing away with more strikes - Newton is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Banks! |
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