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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Spicoli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner comes into the arena with xavier rudd - energy song blaring out of the sound system. Spicoli comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wipe Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jeff Spicoli has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bruce Banner's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jeff Spicoli!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spicoli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Spicoli works Banner's body with a nice hook.
Spicoli takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spicoli connects with a leg kick. Banner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A punch combination from Spicoli misses.
Banner swings for the body but Spicoli moves out of range.
Banner fails to land the takedown.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Spicoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spicoli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banner checks a leg kick.
Banner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spicoli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Banner manages to avoid it.
Spicoli defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spicoli.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spicoli moves away.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Spicoli saw that one coming.
Banner throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spicoli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banner avoids the head kick by Spicoli.
Spicoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli scores with a body shot.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner throws a body punch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Spicoli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Spicoli cracks Banner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spicoli feints and then cracks Banner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Banner down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Banner scores with a four punch combination!
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with a low kick.
Spicoli misses with a wild body shot.
Banner slips under a jab.
Spicoli throws a leg kick but Banner moved away.
Banner has his takedown stuffed
and Spicoli counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spicoli as he avoids it easily.
Spicoli stuffs the takedown.
Spicoli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spicoli throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner tries to move into range but Spicoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Spicoli punishes Banner's body with a nice straight punch.
Spicoli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Spicoli.
Banner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Banner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Banner misses.
Spicoli thows a body shot but no joy.
Spicoli misses with a body shot
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Banner thuds a left hand into Spicoli's body.
A jab lands there for Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spicoli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli 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.
Spicoli ducks under a wild hook from Banner.
Jeff Spicoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spicoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Banner scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spicoli as he avoids it easily.
Spicoli misses with a hook to the body
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner lands a nice looking body shot.
Banner blocks a low kick nicely.
Spicoli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A cross from Banner lands.
Spicoli throws a solid leg kick but Banner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spicoli.
Jeff Spicoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spicoli thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Spicoli.
Banner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spicoli counters with a low kick, right behind Banner 's knee.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Spicoli moves away and avoids it.
Banner tries to bum rush Spicoli with a series of wild strikes but Spicoli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spicoli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Banner is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli lands an overhand right.
Banner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spicoli but Spicoli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A lazy left from Banner finds it's target.
Spicoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli is looking to score with low kicks.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Spicoli lands a head shot.
A big right from Spicoli misses.
Spicoli slips a straight right by Banner.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Banner. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Banner checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banner won't allow Spicoli to sweep him here.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spicoli is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner wants to control from the top but Spicoli keeps moving.
Spicoli managing to control the position.
Banner passes into half guard.
Spicoli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throwing shots but Spicoli is blocking nicely.
Spicoli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spicoli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Spicoli is keeping the position.
Banner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner is looking to work some ground and pound but Spicoli has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Banner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spicoli is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spicoli keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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 Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
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.
Banner scores with a decent looking hook.
Decent striking displayed by Banner there.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Banner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Spicoli misses the target.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner shoots in but Spicoli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spicoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Banner moves away.
Spicoli throws a solid leg kick but Banner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spicoli.
Spicoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spicoli.
Spicoli lands with a nice body punch.
Spicoli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spicoli throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Spicoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli scores with a body shot.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spicoli.
Spicoli misses with a body shot.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Spicoli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner jabs Spicoli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spicoli slips a straight right by Banner.
Banner misses with a jab to the body
and Spicoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Spicoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spicoli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banner counters with a left and a right that stings Spicoli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner throws out a loose jab but Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner misses the shot to the body.
Spicoli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spicoli throws out a leg kick but Banner moves out of range and Spicoli only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli lands with a good body shot.
Spicoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Spicoli saw that one coming.
Banner throws a jab when Spicoli was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Banner misses the target.
Spicoli swings for the body but Banner moves out of range.
Banner tries for a takedown but Spicoli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Spicoli takes a swing at Banner's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spicoli jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spicoli.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spicoli counters with a nice body shot.
Spicoli stalks Banner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banner's face. Banner staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spicoli cracks the inside of Banner's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spicoli avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spicoli tries to move into range but Banner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Spicoli really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banner takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Spicoli is just out of range.
Spicoli is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Banner rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Spicoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Spicoli. No joy for Banner on that attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spicoli. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spicoli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banner avoids the body shot from Spicoli.
Banner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spicoli quickly recovers to half guard.
Spicoli is looking to improve his position.
Banner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spicoli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spicoli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Banner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Spicoli is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner throwing shots but Spicoli is blocking nicely.
Spicoli trying to control from the bottom.
Spicoli tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Banner has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Banner lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Spicoli is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Spicoli is working to get back to half guard.
Banner landing punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spicoli tries to lock up and control but Banner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Banner breaks from Spicoli's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spicoli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banner landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner looking to finish Spicoli with some ground and pound. This is bad for Spicoli!
Spicoli is working to get back to half guard.
Spicoli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spicoli is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A nice elbow there by Banner.
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
BOOM! Banner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banner wants to control the action but instead Spicoli gets a body lock and reverses into Banner's guard! Nice work!
Banner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spicoli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spicoli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Spicoli trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Spicoli is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner had his way with Jeff Spicoli in 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. 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spicoli, as that shot connected.
Spicoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Spicoli. No joy for Banner on that attempt.
Spicoli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spicoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into Spicoli's guard.
Banner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spicoli wants to get back to his feet but Banner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner trying to control but Spicoli is working from the bottom.
Spicoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banner.
Banner with a nice head shot there.
Banner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Banner wants to control from the top but Spicoli keeps moving.
Spicoli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spicoli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banner works over Spicoli with some ground and pound from guard.
Spicoli controlling Banner's posture.
Spicoli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner preventing the sweep.
Banner trying to control but Spicoli is working from the bottom.
Banner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banner postures up.
Spicoli is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spicoli has control of Banner's left arm, preventing Banner from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spicoli 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.
Banner is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeff Spicoli has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Spicoli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banner takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Spicoli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spicoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spicoli sprawls well. Spicoli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banner gets slowly back to his feet.
Spicoli thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner digs a good hook to Spicoli's body.
Banner throws a body punch but Spicoli moves out of range.
Banner takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Banner misses.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spicoli counters with a nice leg kick.
Banner throws a lazy right hand but Spicoli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spicoli scores with a leg kick.
Banner throws a body punch but Spicoli moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spicoli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Banner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Spicoli lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
Bruce Banner is the new middleweight champion!
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