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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevee Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce Banner looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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185 cm
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220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stevee Florian!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
Banner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Florian shoots in but no luck this time.
Banner throws a right and a left that Florian avoids nicely.
Florian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banner throws a right and a left that Florian avoids nicely.
Banner feints a jab promting Florian to slip. Banner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Florian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Florian tries to clinch up.
Florian doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Florian lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into range.
Florian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevee Florian.
Banner misses with a kick to the body.
Florian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banner counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Florian fails with the takedown.
Florian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner cracks Florian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Florian throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Florian shoots in for a takedown but Banner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Florian tries for a takedown but Banner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruce Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner throws a series of punches but Florian moves out of range.
Florian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florian misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Florian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Florian shoots in but no luck this time.
Florian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
Banner looks to land a combination but Florian avoids it well.
Florian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banner misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Florian throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner. Florian does a little dance to reset his feet.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banner tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banner to the ground. Banner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Florian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Florian is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Florian tries to clinch but Banner is having none of it.
Florian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Florian wants to clinch
and Banner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Florian tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Florian fails to land the takedown.
Florian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banner tries to avoid it but Florian manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banner to the ground. Banner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Florian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Florian fails with the takedown.
Banner is looking to chop away at Florian's legs.
Florian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Florian throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Florian shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Florian misses with a body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Florian misses with a takedown
and Banner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Florian is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stevee Florian will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Florian doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Florian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Florian keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Florian doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Florian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banner misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banner swings widly with a right hand
and Florian counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banner stuffs the takedown attempt from Florian. Florian gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevee Florian.
Florian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Florian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Banner throws a leg kick but Florian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Florian misses with a looping right.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Florian.
Bruce Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Florian tries to clinch up.
Florian doesn't manage to clinch there - Banner circles away.
Florian fails with the takedown.
Florian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner leaves Florian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Florian throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Florian swinging wildly here.
Banner misses with a double jab.
Banner slips under a jab.
Florian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Banner misses with a hook
and Florian counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Banner's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian thows a big elbow that misses.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Florian from standing up.
Florian trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Florian on the ground.
Florian stands and throws Banner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banner is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Florian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banner parries the strikes from Florian easily there. Florian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Banner to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Florian wants to stand but Banner has his arm trapped.
Banner is not content to let Florian control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevee Florian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banner throws a head kick but Florian moves out of range.
Florian shoots in but Banner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Florian shoots in looking for a takedown but Banner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Florian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Florian tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Florian is looking to clinch but Banner is avoiding it.
Florian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Florian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Florian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevee Florian.
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Florian has his takedown stuffed
and Banner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Florian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banner defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Florian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Florian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes.
Florian dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Florian's head and hops out.
Banner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner.
Florian avoids a kick to the body.
Banner moves out of range of the body kick from Florian.
Banner dodges the punch combination from Florian.
Florian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Florian.
Florian avoids the head kick by Banner.
Florian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stevee Florian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner lands a jab-cross combination.
Banner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Florian finds it's way round the side to connect with Banner's head.
No luck for Florian with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a right hook to the body.
Florian throws a body kick that misses.
Florian is looking to chop away at Banner's legs.
Florian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Florian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Florian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Florian off to one side.
Banner throws a one two combo.
Florian tries to clinch up but Banner circles away and keeps his distance.
Florian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banner swivels and escapes.
Florian moves in looking to clinch but Banner pushes him off.
Florian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian closes the distance and clinches up with Banner, looking for a takedown. Florian pushes Banner against the cage but Banner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Florian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banner counters with a three punch combo that has Florian backing up. Florian nods at Banner to acknowledge the strikes.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Florian wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Florian shoots in and drives through. Banner sprawls well.
Banner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Florian eats them both and turns towards Banner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Florian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Florian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stevee Florian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banner dodges the punch combination from Florian.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stevee Florian.
Well Florian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevee Florian!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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