ESPN2 TNF: Tyson Cave vs. Óscar Escandón & Austin Trout vs. Luis Grajeda RBR

Round 1

Tarver is slowly cutting half-moons around Banks, sticking the long right jab and staying tall. Banks is jabbing into the guard, batted down. Big chopping left hand counter by Tarver as Banks is rolling in missing a right. Banks is swiping out at Tarver with long hooks while hanging back.

10-9 Tarver

 

Round 2

Tarver is stalking, threatening with the right jab as Banks dances nervously around him. BIG 1-2 landing flush by Tarver. More of a sweat worked up by Tarver, beaded all down his back. Banks looks dry in comparison. BIG 1-2 AGAIN; BANKS ROCKED! Banks falls into the ropes and bounces off, passing Tarver. Clinch by Banks.

10-9 Tarver

20-18 Tarver

 

Round 3

Tarver is bending over and jabbing the body, then snapping a turn and shuffling to his right. Tarver is evading the jab with quick back-steps, letting Banks reach past a baiting low right glove. Tarver is looking for a 1-2 counter, waiting to pull trigger until Banks gives him a perfect opportunity. Banks is circling to his left, feinting jabs.

10-9 Tarver

30-27 Tarver

 

Round 4

Tarver is sliding in, setting up shop, leaning over to slip jabs and countering with left hand leads on the face and body. Banks backs up and squeezes his gloves together to catch a jab. Tarver is ducking over to his left, rolling back in underneath Banks' left hook.

10-9 Tarver

40-36 Tarver

 

I literally just sleep-watched half of this round...