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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Hemtradius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 cm
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205 lbs
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188 cm
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199 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Banks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Hemtradius! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hemtradius takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hemtradius looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Banks is looking to control Hemtradius's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted? Banks is refusing to be controlled, as Hemtradius sits in half guard. Banks looks like he's trying to stand up.
Still in half guard, Hemtradius seems content to control. Hemtradius is working for a submission of some sort.
Banks is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hemtradius not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hemtradius performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Banks blocks a head kick by Hemtradius.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Hemtradius darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hemtradius is figuring out what he wants to do next. Banks is staying active underneath Hemtradius, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hemtradius in particular looking to stall. Hemtradius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head. Hemtradius works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Banks gets back to half guard. Hemtradius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banks defends it well. Hemtradius looks gassed! Hemtradius wants to free his trapped foot but Banks is holding on for dear life with his legs. Hemtradius is trying to control. Banks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Banks won't allow Hemtradius to pass to mount. Banks wants to get back to his feet. Banks wants to sweep but Hemtradius has passed to side control! Hemtradius tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Hemtradius 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.
Banks fails with the takedown and Hemtradius counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Hemtradius is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. Banks wants to get back to his feet but Hemtradius is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Banks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hemtradius is one step ahead there. Banks keeping full guard, as Hemtradius tries to pass. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Banks is on top in guard.
Hemtradius is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hemtradius wants to sweep but no luck. Hemtradius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Hemtradius can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Banks controls the pace. Banks is standing up over Hemtradius. Hemtradius looks to escape but Banks dives into side control.
Banks controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hemtradius looks to move to half guard but instead Banks has passed into mount! Damn! Banks controlling from mount. Hemtradius tries to hold on but Banks pushes him away. Hemtradius is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Banks sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Banks can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hemtradius is looking to escape. Hemtradius can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Banks controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julius Hemtradius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hemtradius pinned against the cage. Hemtradius gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bryan Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hemtradius has a takedown stuffed. Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
Banks misses with a knee to the head. Banks with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hemtradius jumps guard and drags Banks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Banks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Banks preventing the sweep. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hemtradius thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Hemtradius is trying to keep Banks in close.
Banks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hemtradius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hemtradius trying to strike off his back.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Banks tries to clinch up. Banks tries to clinch there but Hemtradius circles away.
Banks is looking to clinch. Hemtradius scores a takedown into full mount! Banks wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hemtradius.
Hemtradius punishing his opponent with strikes. Banks is squirming around, avoiding Hemtradius's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hemtradius is stalling here but it's allowed Banks to get half guard.
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hemtradius. Hemtradius is looking to take a break and control but Banks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hemtradius is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Banks still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Banks has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Julius Hemtradius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hemtradius is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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. Banks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hemtradius struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight! Julius Hemtradius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hemtradius 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30 Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Hemtradius!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
19% |
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