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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Delphino Atlantis (ranked 1547 p4p, 165 weight class) and Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 2949 p4p, 292 weight class). Atlantis comes to the cage accompanied by Rancid - Time Bomb. Banchamek has chosen Hatwika-Different World as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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177 cm
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170 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Delphino Atlantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buakaw Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Atlantis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Atlantis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Atlantis lands in his opponent's guard.
Atlantis tries to free his leg and advance position but Banchamek is retaining full guard.
Atlantis trying to control the position from guard on top but Banchamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atlantis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Atlantis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Banchamek avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Atlantis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek throws Atlantis to one side and escapes!
A looping hook to the body misses from Atlantis. Banchamek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atlantis swats away the attempt to clinch by Banchamek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Atlantis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banchamek rushes Atlantis and presses him up against the cage.
Atlantis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Atlantis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Banchamek walks away with a smile on his face. Atlantis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banchamek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atlantis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Atlantis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Atlantis sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek won't allow Atlantis to pass to mount.
Banchamek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banchamek.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlantis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Atlantis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Banchamek wants to sweep but no luck.
Atlantis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Atlantis is looking to work some ground and pound but Banchamek has wrist control.
Atlantis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Atlantis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atlantis working some strikes from top position.
Atlantis with a nice head shot there.
Atlantis throwing strikes but missing.
Atlantis wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving.
Banchamek is looking to stand up but Atlantis isn't so interested in that idea.
Atlantis with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atlantis works over Banchamek with some ground and pound from guard.
Atlantis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atlantis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atlantis stands up over Banchamek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banchamek pushes Atlantis off and scrambles back to his feet.
Banchamek throws a shot from downtown. Atlantis moves away and avoids it.
Banchamek is looking to clinch but Atlantis is avoiding it.
Atlantis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Banchamek.
Atlantis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Banchamek throws a nice looking combination but Atlantis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banchamek clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buakaw Banchamek will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Banchamek throws a series of strikes that have Atlantis backpedaling.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlantis manages to avoid it.
Banchamek scores with a nice right hand.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Atlantis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banchamek is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
It looked like Atlantis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the body
and Atlantis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Atlantis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Atlantis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banchamek.
Atlantis throws the left hand but Banchamek avoids the punch easily.
Atlantis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atlantis throws a big right hand that misses.
Atlantis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banchamek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banchamek manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Atlantis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Banchamek pivots, looking for a leg kick but Atlantis is out of range and Banchamek settles back down.
Banchamek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atlantis moves away.
Atlantis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banchamek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banchamek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Atlantis slips a straight right by Banchamek.
Atlantis shoots in looking for a takedown. Banchamek tries to sprawl out of it but Atlantis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Banchamek manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
A punch combination from Atlantis misses.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Atlantis needs to keep his hands up - Banchamek had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Buakaw Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banchamek cracks Atlantis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atlantis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Atlantis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Banchamek. That one must have hurt.
Banchamek tries to work over Atlantis's front leg with a kick but Atlantis checks it.
Banchamek throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Atlantis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banchamek lands a head kick. Atlantis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Atlantis stuns Banchamek with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banchamek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Atlantis throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Atlantis.
Banchamek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banchamek stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banchamek wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch there but Atlantis circles away.
A jab lands there for Banchamek.
Atlantis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delphino Atlantis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atlantis manages to avoid it.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Atlantis was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
A little feinted left hand from Atlantis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Banchamek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Atlantis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delphino Atlantis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banchamek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banchamek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atlantis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Atlantis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banchamek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis prevents Banchamek from escaping the position.
Banchamek on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banchamek throws Atlantis to one side and escapes!
Atlantis blocks a head kick by Banchamek.
Atlantis misses with a wild body shot.
Banchamek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Atlantis just misses with a punch to the body.
Banchamek appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Atlantis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banchamek.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banchamek! But no joy.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Atlantis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Banchamek backs up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buakaw Banchamek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Atlantis misses with the combination.
Banchamek throws a sloppy head kick and Atlantis moves out of range easily.
Banchamek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Atlantis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Banchamek lands a jab-cross combination.
Atlantis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Atlantis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banchamek sneaks out the side door and pushes Atlantis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banchamek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banchamek throws a series of punches but Atlantis avoids them all with ease.
Atlantis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Banchamek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Atlantis is looking to wear down Banchamek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Atlantis is able to avoid easily.
Atlantis lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atlantis punishes Banchamek's body with a nice straight punch.
Atlantis drops his hands momentarily and Banchamek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Banchamek misses with an attempted mid kick.
Atlantis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Atlantis.
Atlantis ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Atlantis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banchamek takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Banchamek. Those never looked like landing.
Atlantis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banchamek.
Atlantis swings for the body but Banchamek moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick misses from Atlantis.
Banchamek looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banchamek throws a head kick that misses.
Buakaw Banchamek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Atlantis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atlantis throws a leg kick but Banchamek sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy left from Banchamek finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atlantis misses the shot to the body.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banchamek throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banchamek throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atlantis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
A punch combination from Banchamek misses.
Banchamek thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Atlantis if he has to take too many more of those.
Banchamek forces Atlantis back against the cage and clinches.
Atlantis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atlantis misses with some punches.
Atlantis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Banchamek is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Delphino Atlantis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atlantis has Banchamek pressed against the cage, preventing Banchamek from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Banchamek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banchamek looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atlantis throws a right hand that misses
and Banchamek makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Banchamek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atlantis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No joy there for Banchamek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Atlantis throws a hook but Banchamek blocks it.
Banchamek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atlantis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banchamek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Atlantis scrambles back to his feet.
Atlantis gets a takedown into half guard.
Atlantis is trying to control the action in half guard but Banchamek is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Delphino Atlantis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek tries to kick Atlantis off but Atlantis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Atlantis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banchamek defending well though.
Atlantis throwing shots but Banchamek is blocking nicely.
Atlantis passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Atlantis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banchamek?
Banchamek working to try and regain half guard.
Atlantis trying to control but Banchamek is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Banchamek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banchamek 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buakaw Banchamek!
Buakaw Banchamek took some time post fight to say the following; 'Here I am before 17580 screaming adoring fans and all i want to know is..ARE YOU ENTERTAINED Hilo? The 17850 fans go crazy...MAke some NOISE,and FC i hope that this fight card started out right.'.
Delphino Atlantis spoke after the fight, saying 'He slippery dolphinned me me, I need to see a doctor and a therapist in no particular order.'.
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energy
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RATING
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