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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 1997 p4p, 2690 weight class) and Lorenzo Bianchi (ranked 50 p4p, 76 weight class). Bianchi has chosen Frank Sinatra - Bim Bam Baby as his entrance music. Lorenzo Bianchi will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22 - 29 - 0 |
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10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lorenzo Bianchi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree throws a good cross that connects.
Bianchi loads up on a big right hand but Fortythree slips the punch.
Fortythree connects with a crisp jab.
Fortythree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bianchi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fortythree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bianchi looks to clinch
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bianchi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bianchi lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Bianchi.
Fortythree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bianchi misses with a looping right.
Fortythree swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bianchi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bianchi's coach down at Cause & Effect was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bianchi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bianchi misses with a hook
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bianchi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortythree throws a looping overhand right but Bianchi ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi moves forwards but Fortythree connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fortythree throws a jab but it's blocked by Bianchi.
Fortythree throws a hook to the side of Bianchi's head but Bianchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bianchi shoots in but Fortythree avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bianchi throws a sloppy head kick and Fortythree moves out of range easily.
Bianchi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fortythree throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bianchi on the side of the head.
Fortythree blocks a jab.
Fortythree swings for the body but Bianchi moves out of range.
Bianchi misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Fortythree misses the target.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fortythree moves into the clinch successfully.
Fortythree gets through Bianchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bianchi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bianchi has Fortythree pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fortythree manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fortythree lands a right hand.
A hook to the body from Fortythree.
Fortythree ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fortythree no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Fortythree looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bianchi has gone for a leg lock! Fortythree slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bianchi's guard.
Bianchi looking to control.
Bianchi is looking for a triangle here but Fortythree uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bianchi is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Fortythree tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bianchi's legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bianchi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bianchi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bianchi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fortythree makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fortythree.
Bianchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortythree swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bianchi throws a big elbow that misses.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortythree is pulling down on Bianchi's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree 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.
Bianchi throws a low kick but Fortythree avoids it.
Bianchi throws a head kick but Fortythree moves out of range.
Bianchi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bianchi throws a wild body kick that Fortythree sees coming a mile off.
Lorenzo Bianchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bianchi moves into range and clinches up with Fortythree.
Bianchi tries a body shot but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bianchi can't find room to land a body shot as Fortythree controls the action.
Bianchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fortythree's elbow.
Fortythree is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bianchi to keep the fight standing.
Fortythree lands an uppercut.
Fortythree tries a body shot but Bianchi blocks it.
Fortythree working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bianchi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fortythree lands a body punch.
Bianchi tries to throw a body punch but Fortythree avoids it by throwing Bianchi back against the cage.
Fortythree lands a shoulder strike.
Bianchi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fortythree gets control of Bianchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fortythree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Fortythree controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fortythree wants to stand but Bianchi is controlling the position.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bianchi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bianchi has gone for a leg lock! Fortythree slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bianchi's guard.
Fortythree trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bianchi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fortythree tries to free his leg and advance position but Bianchi is retaining full guard.
Bianchi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fortythree has picked Bianchi up and slammed him! Bianchi can't keep hold of the triangle and Fortythree manages to pass to side control!
A lull in the action here.
Bianchi tries to bench press Fortythree off him but Fortythree keeps the position.
One Fortythree overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi manages to get back to half guard.
Fortythree trying to mount his opponent but Bianchi defends it.
Fortythree looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fortythree wants to control but Bianchi is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bianchi looking for submissions off his back.
Fortythree wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bianchi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fortythree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fortythree just misses with a punch to the body.
Bianchi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fortythree cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fortythree is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bianchi can do to turn this around?
Bianchi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Bianchi avoids the punch easily.
Fortythree fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fortythree tries to clinch there but Bianchi circles away.
Fortythree ducks under a wild hook from Bianchi.
Fortythree throwing a counter right hand but Bianchi manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
One Fortythree dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bianchi drops his hands momentarily and Fortythree takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bianchi misses with a leg kick.
One Fortythree is winning the standup battle so far.
Bianchi shoots in and drives through. Fortythree sprawls well.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bianchi.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Bianchi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bianchi takes a swing at Fortythree's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Bianchi.
Fortythree throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bianchi misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bianchi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortythree gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bianchi punishes Fortythree's body with a nice straight punch.
Fortythree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Fortythree finds it's way through Bianchi's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortythree takes the fight into the clinch.
Fortythree lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortythree scores with a shot to the side of Bianchi's head.
Fortythree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bianchi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortythree gets control of Bianchi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fortythree will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bianchi wants to pass the guard but Fortythree is keeping the position.
Fortythree keeping moving, preventing Bianchi from controlling successfully.
Bianchi tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortythree is retaining full guard.
Fortythree has his hands on Bianchi's head, controlling the position.
Bianchi trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortythree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lorenzo Bianchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi throws a strike but Fortythree rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bianchi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fortythree trying to control but Bianchi is working from the bottom.
Bianchi looking to control but Fortythree passes into half guard.
Bianchi is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bianchi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bianchi.
Bianchi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bianchi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fortythree passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fortythree happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bianchi manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fortythree's best efforts.
Fortythree seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fortythree postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bianchi to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bianchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fortythree. That did some damage!
Fortythree lands a head shot.
Bianchi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
One Fortythree showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fortythree 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Fortythree!
Jumping up and down and very excited, One Fortythree waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
Lorenzo Bianchi spoke after the fight, saying 'ok, i admit it; i suck donkey balls.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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