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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bandito's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Slayer -- South of Heaven. Thomas has chosen Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 cm
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176 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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182 cm
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177 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chino Bandito! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doc Thomas! The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bandito throws a big shot that misses. Bandito staying out of range there. Bandito thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice defenses there by Bandito. Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Chino Bandito has been cut. Bandito misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming. Bandito misses with a hook. Bandito fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body. Chino Bandito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thomas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bandito. Bandito obviously looking to wear him down.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Thomas lands with a hook. Bandito tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thomas moves out of range of the strikes. Thomas misses with a wild body shot. Thomas lands with a cross. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bandito moves out of range as Thomas strikes. Bandito with a body punch. A glancing blow. Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandito moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Thomas misses with a hook. Bandito ducked under it nicely. Thomas dodges the punch combination from Bandito.
Bandito fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bandito ducks under a wild hook from Thomas. Bandito is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bandito changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Bandito tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thomas's legs. Bandito working the ground and pound. Bandito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Thomas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Bandito wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bandito defends it well. Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall. Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Bandito is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Thomas pushes down on Bandito's leg and manages to get into half guard. Thomas wants to control but Bandito is keeping him busy. The fighters are battling for position here. Bandito manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bandito has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though. Bandito looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bandito holds on and takes a little breather. Thomas wants to stand but Bandito has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Bandito looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. Thomas throwing strikes but missing. Bandito looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Thomas is working Bandito over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Bandito working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Thomas postures up in Bandito's guard and throws a big left but Bandito blocks it. Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bandito looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bandito looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bandito! Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bandito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Thomas prevents Bandito from moving into mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Thomas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bandito off and has taken his back! Bandito covering up well under a barage of strikes. You can see the frustration on Bandito's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Bandito dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chino Bandito's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bandito looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut. A left lands for Bandito. Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandito tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandito throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it. Bandito throws a head kick that misses. Bandito lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot. Bandito shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas staying out of range there. Chino Bandito is winning the standup battle so far. Bandito misses with an uppercut. Thomas scores with a one two! Bandito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bandito has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bandito lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. Bandito throws a head punch that misses. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bandito. Thomas tries to circle away but Bandito has him pinned against the cage. Thomas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Bandito.
Bandito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Bandito lands a jab to the head.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Bandito avoids it well. Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Bandito.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Bandito bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandito is just out of range. Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas is breathing heavily. Bandito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
A big right from Bandito misses. Thomas misses with a body kick. Thomas lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Thomas slips a straight right by Bandito. Thomas takes a swing at Bandito's ribcage but misses. Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandito was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas. Bandito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bandito throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range. Thomas throws a sloppy body shot
and Bandito counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thomas gets back to half guard. Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandito. Thomas moves into full guard.
Bandito trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bandito passes Thomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Bandito moves into full mount! Thomas won't be happy about that! Bandito is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Thomas can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bandito lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thomas can't escape the position.
Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape. Bandito putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bandito prevents Thomas from getting the reversal. Bandito punishing his opponent with strikes. Thomas is in a horrible position here. Bandito smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Thomas wants to control but Bandito is having none of it. Bandito has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bandito landing shots from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Bandito dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bandito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bandito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Bandito fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it. Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss! Doc Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. The fighters circling - Thomas throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bandito works Thomas's body with a nice hook. Thomas thuds a left hand into Bandito's body. Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandito manages to avoid it. Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Bandito throws a right and a left that both miss. Bandito misses the jab. Bandito showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Bandito throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it. Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bandito throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it. Bandito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bandito.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bandito throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Bandito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing. Bandito lands a jab. Thomas misses with a wild body shot. Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Bandito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thomas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandito. Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bandito counters with a straight right hand. Bandito feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Bandito changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Thomas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thomas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there. Bandito is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandito has managed to sneak the leg through. This has been an exciting period of action! Thomas has hold of Bandito's hands but Bandito slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bandito passes the guard and advances to mount! Bandito breaks from Thomas's wrist control and lands an elbow. Thomas is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bandito with good strikes from the mount here! Thomas is looking to get to half guard. Bandito with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there. Bandito has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Bandito looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Bandito trying to control but he's not successful this time. Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chino Bandito overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Bandito lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thomas hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice elbow there by Bandito. Bandito lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bandito tries to control but Thomas wriggling away. Bandito cracks Thomas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bandito lands a nice shot to the head. Thomas is looking to improve his position but Bandito isn't that keen on the idea. Bandito lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Thomas wants to control but Bandito is having none of it. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bandito lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That has opened up Doc Thomas's cut even more. Thomas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chino Bandito clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bandito throws a head kick that misses.
The cut above Doc Thomas's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Bandito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Bandito moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off. Thomas misses the jab. Bandito rushes Thomas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside. Thomas breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Bandito throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Bandito shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Thomas works the jab nicely. A nice combination there by Thomas.
Bandito with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bandito tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bandito stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bandito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandito. Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas tries to score with a low kick but Bandito moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bandito swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thomas.
Doc Thomas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Thomas throws a lazy right hand but Bandito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Bandito shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bandito sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat. Bandito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandito. Thomas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Thomas misses. Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandito moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
A big left from Bandito misses. Bandito lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thomas throws a lazy head kick enabling Bandito to counter with a crisp jab. Thomas throws a wild body kick that Bandito sees coming a mile off. The crowd cheers as Bandito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though. Bandito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around? Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Bandito had a free shot at his head there.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Doc Thomas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chino Bandito! Chino Bandito is the new welterweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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