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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hertz Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bukom Banku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hertz Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bukom Banku!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banku shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Willis circles away.
A shot to de liver by Willis. Beautiful body shot.
Banku gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banku keeps control of Willis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Willis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Banku pulls guard effortlessly.
Willis trying to control but Banku is working from the bottom.
Banku is trying to keep Willis in close.
Willis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banku is keeping the position for now.
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Banku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Willis is now in half guard.
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. Willis connects with a nice short shot to Banku's temple.
Banku flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Willis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banku is just riding it out for now. Willis eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Willis seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banku is trying to stand.
Banku actively working from the bottom here.
Banku trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Willis manages to pass to mount!
Banku in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Banku is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Willis tries to control but Banku wriggling away.
Banku tries to control the position but Willis now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hertz Willis 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.
Banku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Banku seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Willis gets back to half guard.
Willis is refusing to be controlled, as Banku sits in half guard.
Banku seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Willis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banku is breathing heavily.
Banku postures up in Willis's guard and throws a big left but Willis blocks it.
Willis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Willis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banku is looking to improve his position but Willis isn't that keen on the idea.
Willis looking to control but Banku is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banku is trying desperately to improve position.
Banku wants to control but Willis is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Willis wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Banku regains half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis wants to pass to mount but Banku is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bukom Banku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Banku looks for the body kick but Willis saw that one coming.
Banku throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Willis's waist but Willis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banku off to one side.
Willis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Banku looks like he's trying to stand up.
Willis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is nestled in close to Banku, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banku keeps working.
Banku takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis is looking to advance position but Banku won't allow it.
Banku wants to control but Willis passes into side.
Willis moves into full mount!
Willis content just to control the position here.
Willis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banku is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banku wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Willis is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Banku taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Willis.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hertz Willis!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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