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RFC 15: Le Banner vs Towns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Mirzaev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabib Mirzaev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antonio Belfort's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Khabib Mirzaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Belfort!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mirzaev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mirzaev stands and steps away. Belfort gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Belfort moves into range and clinches up with Mirzaev.
Belfort is stalling here.
Mirzaev wants a takedown but no success here.
Mirzaev has Belfort pressed against the cage, preventing Belfort from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belfort has Mirzaev pressed against the cage, preventing Mirzaev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Belfort can't break the clinch.
Mirzaev is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev tries to stall but Belfort uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mirzaev leaning against his opponent.
Belfort escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort dives in and grabs Mirzaev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirzaev pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.
Belfort slaps away a takedown attempt from Mirzaev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Mirzaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belfort fails with the takedown.
Mirzaev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mirzaev controlling the action here.
Mirzaev misses with a head shot. Belfort uses the momentum to regain guard.
Mirzaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort keeping full guard, as Mirzaev tries to pass.
Mirzaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort wants to stand and escape but Mirzaev is having none of it.
We're going to have a standup here because Khabib Mirzaev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belfort shoots and misses
and Mirzaev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Belfort!
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!
Belfort is trying to improve his position.
Mirzaev stands up and beckons Belfort to his feet.
Mirzaev is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Belfort moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mirzaev feints and as Belfort raises his hands in defense, Mirzaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Belfort wants to sweep here but Mirzaev controlling him for the moment.
Mirzaev content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirzaev gets to his feet. Belfort looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Belfort.
Mirzaev instigates a clinch.
Belfort tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mirzaev smiles and moves away.
Mirzaev forces Belfort back against the cage and clinches.
Mirzaev goes for a takedown attempt but Belfort pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirzaev misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belfort sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Mirzaev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mirzaev stuffs the takedown.
Belfort goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Belfort changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mirzaev tries to avoid it but Belfort manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mirzaev to the ground. Mirzaev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mirzaev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Belfort did well to prevent Mirzaev getting side control.
Mirzaev stalling.
Belfort makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Belfort.
Mirzaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort working for a triangle but Mirzaev defends it easily.
Belfort is breathing heavily.
Mirzaev trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Khabib Mirzaev has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mirzaev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belfort is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mirzaev won't allow Belfort to get back to his feet.
Mirzaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mirzaev working some strikes from top position.
Mirzaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mirzaev decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mirzaev but Mirzaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Khabib Mirzaev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Belfort.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mirzaev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mirzaev bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belfort wants to control but Mirzaev postures up.
Mirzaev trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Mirzaev misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzaev stands up.
Belfort tries to close the distance and clinch but Mirzaev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Mirzaev is avoiding it.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev shoots for a takedown but Belfort saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Belfort lands a head kick!
Mirzaev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khabib Mirzaev dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mirzaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belfort but Belfort pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mirzaev but Mirzaev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Belfort lands a high kick!
Belfort wants to clinch up but Mirzaev keeps it at a distance.
Mirzaev feints and as Belfort raises his hands in defense, Mirzaev changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mirzaev wanted to stand there but Belfort had control of the position.
Mirzaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Belfort trying to keep a closed guard but Mirzaev is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirzaev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Khabib Mirzaev wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mirzaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Belfort fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belfort scores with a hook to the body. Mirzaev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sloppy strikes from Mirzaev. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirzaev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mirzaev gets a takedown into half guard.
Mirzaev trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Belfort gets back to full guard.
Belfort trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to stand but Mirzaev is controlling the position.
Belfort looking to control.
Mirzaev throws an elbow that misses. Belfort uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mirzaev's guard. Nice move by Belfort!
Belfort is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mirzaev kicks Belfort off and gets to his feet.
Mirzaev keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is looking to clinch but Mirzaev is avoiding it.
Belfort displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirzaev throws out the jab.
Belfort rushes Mirzaev and presses him up against the cage.
Mirzaev taking a breather.
Belfort wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mirzaev has him pressed against the cage.
Belfort wants a takedown.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Belfort misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mirzaev tries to stall but Belfort uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Antonio Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khabib Mirzaev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belfort misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khabib Mirzaev.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mirzaev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Mirzaev!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lateef Crowder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Croce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowder comes to the cage accompanied by Tribute. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lateef Crowder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caio Croce!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crowder showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Croce wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy.
Croce looking for subs from the bottom but Crowder mounts him!
Crowder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Croce wants to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Croce can't escape the position.
Croce wants to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Crowder looking to control and managing it successfully.
Croce wants to control but Crowder is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowder looking to control but Croce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Croce tries to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Croce can't escape the position.
Croce wants to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
Croce regains half guard.
Crowder is looking to advance position but Croce won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croce trying to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder seems to be looking for submissions.
Croce looking for submissions off his back.
Croce actively working from the bottom here.
Croce looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowder is looking to advance position but Croce won't allow it.
Croce is trying to control but can't.
Crowder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Croce keeps working.
Croce trying to hold on to Crowder's head to control him but Crowder postures up.
Crowder trying to control the action but Croce is working from the bottom.
Croce looking for submissions off his back.
Croce is trying to control but Crowder manages to pass to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Crowder is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Crowder working the ground and pound effectively.
Croce is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crowder content just to control the position here.
Crowder trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lateef Crowder will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crowder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Crowder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lateef Crowder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Croce looking for submissions off his back.
Crowder wants to take a breather but Croce is having none of it.
Croce is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Caio Croce wasn't active enough on the ground.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Croce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Croce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Crowder tries to stand but Croce is controlling his head.
Crowder working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Croce tries to improve position but can't.
Croce tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Crowder avoids the attempt from Croce to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Croce holds of for dear life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Croce is squirming around, avoiding Crowder's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Croce wants to hold on but Crowder pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croce is looking to improve his position but Crowder isn't that keen on the idea.
Crowder can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Croce is looking to escape.
Croce tries to hold on but Crowder postures up.
Crowder tries to push Croce's head away but Croce is holding on tight.
Croce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Caio Croce hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Crowder looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Croce!
Croce struggling a bit here.
Crowder tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Croce is looking for a sweep.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Croce can't do much from the bottom here.
Croce tries to bench press Crowder off him but Crowder keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lateef Crowder will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Crowder shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crowder showed some decent athleticism there.
Croce looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Crowder is controlling the pace.
Croce is trying to maintain the position but Crowder is very close to passing his half guard.
Croce actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crowder in particular looking to stall.
Croce tries to roll over but Crowder keeps him under control.
Croce trying to control here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crowder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Croce is trying to control but can't.
Croce is concentrating on defense, preventing Crowder from advancing position.
We're going to have a standup here because Lateef Crowder wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Crowder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Croce napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croce wants to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crowder sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Croce is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Croce is looking to regain half guard here but Crowder keeps moving and retains side control.
Croce prevents Crowder from improving position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Croce's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croce manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Croce wants to control but Crowder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Crowder tries to stand and escape but Croce is controlling the position.
Croce actively working from the bottom here.
Crowder moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Croce.
Lateef Crowder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Croce wants to control but Crowder postures up.
Crowder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Croce keeps working.
Caio Croce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croce is trying to control Crowder's posture but Crowder avoids it.
Crowder happy to just control the position for now.
Crowder working away.
Croce is trying to escape the position but Crowder is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Crowder misses with a wild body shot.
Crowder feints and as Croce raises his hands in defense, Crowder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lateef Crowder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crowder 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lateef Crowder!
A very excited looking Lateef Crowder 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dzoko Dzoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dzoko Dzoko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dzoko misses with a straight right.
Ortiz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ortiz stops Dzoko from getting back to his feet.
Ortiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortiz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dzoko doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ortiz.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Dzoko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ortiz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz prevents Dzoko from standing back up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortiz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
Dzoko is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Ortiz has taken his back!
Dzoko is trying to defend against the choke here but Ortiz has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ortiz Tightens the hold and Dzoko taps out furiously! Ortiz displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Ortiz!
Daniel Ortiz very nearly forgot to thank CEC Nutrition Q160 & Loans amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spider comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing . Machida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bleed It Out. Gerard Spider looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gerard Spider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider closes this distance looking for a takedown but Machida circles away.
Machida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spider throws a series of punches but Machida moves out of range.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida works Spider's body with a nice hook.
Spider closes the distance and clinches up with Machida, looking for a takedown. Spider pushes Machida against the cage but Machida circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spider wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Machida lands a lovely overhand right.
Machida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spider looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spider is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida misses with an uppercut
and Spider counters with a takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Spider in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Machida is trying to get back to half guard.
Spider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida struggling a bit here.
Spider tries to stand but Machida is controlling his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida can't do much from the bottom here.
Machida is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Spider asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Spider wants to stand but Machida is controlling his arm.
Machida is looking for a sweep.
Spider is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Machida is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Spider working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machida can do anything to dispel that myth.
Machida is looking to regain half guard here but Spider keeps moving and retains side control.
Machida is trying to control Spider's posture but Spider avoids it.
Machida explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machida counters with a right hand to the body.
Spider has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Spider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spider drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Spider back to the cage. Machida follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Machida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice defenses there by Spider.
No luck for Spider with that takedown attempt.
Machida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spider on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Spider.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machida wants it to stay on the feet.
Spider misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida sizes up Spider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spider doesn't seem phased though.
Machida lands the left hand.
Machida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spider throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryoto Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Spider's head.
Machida lands with an uppercut that bounces Spider off the cage and back into range.
Machida misses with the combination.
Machida with a hook.
Gerard Spider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Machida connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Ryoto Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spider dodges the punch combination from Machida.
Machida works the jab nicely.
Machida moves out of range of the body kick from Spider.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Machida scores with a jab. Spider acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida throws a jab when Spider was well out of range.
Spider throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Spider off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerard Spider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spider misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryoto Machida 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. This is the final round!
Machida scores with a punch to the head.
Spider throws a combination that misses
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spider is defended easily by Machida.
Spider wants to clinch up but Machida keeps it at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spider on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spider shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machida pinned against the cage. Machida gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spider with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Machida to score with a decent uppercut.
Machida scores with a shot to the body.
Machida lands with an uppercut that bounces Spider off the cage and back into range.
Machida scores with a sloppy right hand. Spider should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machida paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spider moves forwards but Machida connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Spider tries to close the distance and clinch but Machida swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Machida smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spider walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Machida rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spider counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Spider trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida has Spider pulled in close to control his posture.
Machida is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Machida has had enough of the clinch but Spider keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida working hard to break the clinch.
Machida has Spider pressed against the cage, preventing Spider from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Spider looking to throw knees to the head but Machida is blocking nicely.
Spider looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida tries to circle away but Spider has him pinned against the cage.
Machida wants to break the clinch but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spider has him pressed against the cage.
Machida is trying to break the clinch but Spider is controlling him.
Spider has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gerard Spider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spider manages to break the clinch.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryoto Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Machida 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryoto Machida!
Ryoto Machida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rob Rod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Derek Moriga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rod comes to the cage accompanied by Young Jeezy-Lose My Mind. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rob Rod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Derek Moriga!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Rod. Those never looked like landing.
Moriga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moriga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rod swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rod misses with a double jab.
Rod falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moriga counters with a single leg into guard. Rod didn't expect that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Moriga trying to move into half guard but instead Rod has managed to sweep!
Rod prevents Moriga from getting back to his feet.
Moriga is working an open guard so Rod takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rod misses with a few strikes there.
Moriga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rod sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moriga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rod!
Moriga throwing strikes but Rod manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rod has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Moriga dodges the punch combination from Rod.
Rod misses with a looping right.
Rod lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rod.
Rod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Moriga.
Moriga closes the distance and clinches up with Rod, looking for a takedown. Moriga pushes Rod against the cage but Rod circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rob Rod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Moriga.
Rod keeps the fight on the outside.
Moriga dodges the punch combination from Rod.
Rod throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moriga counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rod's guard now.
Rod is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moriga throwing strikes from guard but Rod blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moriga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moriga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moriga throws a big right hand that misses.
Moriga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moriga pushes down on Rod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rod wants to get back to his feet.
Rod regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Moriga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moriga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moriga cracks Rod with a solid left hand.
Moriga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rod is keeping the position for now.
Moriga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moriga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rod swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moriga postures up in Rod's guard and throws a big left but Rod blocks it.
Moriga pushes down on Rod's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moriga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rod defending well though.
Moriga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Moriga tries to pass to full mount but Rod defends it.
Moriga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rod wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moriga lands with a punch from half guard.
Moriga takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Moriga dominated that round.
That's time! Rod's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rod scores with a hook.
Moriga feints and as Rod raises his hands in defense, Moriga changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moriga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moriga throwing strikes from guard but Rod blocks nicely.
Moriga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moriga trying to move into half guard but instead Rod has managed to sweep!
Moriga is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rod is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rod gets to his feet. Moriga looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Rod lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Moriga can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Rod and Moriga drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Rod.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Rod!
Rob Rod was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between War MachineFour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raim Bastos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, War MachineFour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Raim Bastos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MachineFour lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bastos circles away quickly and effectively.
Bastos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A looping hook to the body misses from MachineFour. Bastos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastos tries for a takedown but MachineFour circles away easily
and MachineFour counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MachineFour throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MachineFour lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bastos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bastos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
MachineFour dips to his left and cracks Bastos with an uppercut!
Bastos moves out of range of the body kick.
MachineFour lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by MachineFour.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastos gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! MachineFour gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Bastos is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). War MachineFour!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ninja Samurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadhg Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Forte has chosen First Of The Year as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ninja Samurai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tadhg Forte!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samurai moves in looking to clinch but Forte pushes him off.
Forte circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Forte counter with a right hand.
Samurai tries to clinch up
and Forte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samurai tries to clinch up but Forte circles away and keeps his distance.
Samurai clinches up against the cage.
Samurai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samurai wants to clinch up but Forte keeps it at a distance.
Samurai forces Forte back against the cage and clinches.
Forte wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samurai has him pressed against the cage.
Samurai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Forte up against the cage.
Samurai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samurai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Forte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samurai is looking to clinch but Forte is avoiding it.
Samurai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Samurai closes the distance but Forte moves to the side
and Forte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samurai wants to clinch.
Samurai darts in trying to clinch
and Forte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Samurai keeps control of Forte as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samurai breaks from the clinch.
Samurai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Forte keeps the fight on the outside.
Samurai wants to clinch
and Forte counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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 Samurai is on top in guard.
Samurai wants to pass the guard but Forte is keeping the position.
Samurai controlling from the top position.
Samurai is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Forte has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Samurai is looking to defend but Forte has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Samurai! Forte pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Samurai taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tadhg Forte!
Tadhg Forte got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Child o Mine. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kendall Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vargas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vargas.
Parker tries for a takedown but Vargas circles away easily
and Vargas counters with an inside leg kick.
Vargas scores with a shot to the body.
Parker dives in and grabs Vargas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vargas pushes down on Parker's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kendall Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Vargas.
Parker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Vargas. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Parker shoots in but Vargas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vargas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vargas wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parker.
Vargas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Vargas finds it's way through Parker's defenses.
Vargas's corner calls for a 1-2. Vargas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Parker is rocked!
That kick from Vargas tenderised Parker's leg. Parker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oh Parker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parker is breathing heavily.
Parker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vargas counters with a crisp right that sends Parker to the canvas! Vargas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Vargas!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Towns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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217 lbs
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218 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Towns!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Towns lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Jerome Le Banner has been cut.
Towns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Towns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jack Towns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Towns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Towns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banner counters with a left to the body.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Towns.
Towns stuffs the takedown attempt from Banner. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Towns swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banner counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Towns works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banner throwing strikes but missing.
Towns lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Banner!
Towns prevents Banner from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Towns controlling the pace for now.
Banner is looking to improve his position but Towns isn't that keen on the idea.
Banner is trying to stand up.
Banner tries to hold on but Towns pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner tries to reverse the position but Towns maintains control.
Towns wants to control the pace but Banner is squirming around nicely.
Towns content just to control the position here.
Banner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banner tries to get out of the position.
Towns trying to control but Banner is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Towns was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Towns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Towns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice sprawl there from Towns as Banner shoots in.
Towns throws a right hand that Banner ducks under and follows up with a left that Banner also avoids with ease.
Towns clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Towns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Towns is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Towns doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Banner blocking some punches.
Towns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Towns throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Towns swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Towns doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Towns tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Towns to the ground. Towns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome Le Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Towns tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Towns to the ground. Towns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jack Towns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Towns works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Banner is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Towns! Banner is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Towns!
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pop
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