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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Xzavier (ranked 3997 p4p, 4102 weight class) and Thane Bannstard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Xzavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thane Bannstard!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Watson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bannstard throws a head kick that misses.
Xzavier missing with a left hand there. Bannstard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xzavier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bannstard.
Roy Xzavier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bannstard avoids the head kick by Xzavier.
Bannstard is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bannstard works over Xzavier's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Roy Xzavier has been cut.
Bannstard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bannstard is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xzavier's half guard.
Xzavier is trying to stand up here but Bannstard is controlling him well.
Bannstard stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Bannstard's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bannstard duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannstard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xzavier.
Xzavier throws a sloppy head kick and Bannstard moves out of range easily.
Bannstard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xzavier but Xzavier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xzavier tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Xzavier misses.
Bannstard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bannstard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roy Xzavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thane Bannstard.
A head kick misses from Xzavier.
Bannstard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bannstard takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Bannstard scores with a four punch combination!
Xzavier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big right from Xzavier misses.
Xzavier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bannstard shoots in looking for a takedown. Xzavier tries to sprawl out of it but Bannstard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xzavier manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bannstard avoids the body shot from Xzavier.
Xzavier misses with a hook. Bannstard ducked under it nicely.
Xzavier sets himself, and Bannstard steps forward looking for the clinch! Xzavier avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier misses with a head kick.
Xzavier misses with a looping left.
Xzavier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bannstard drives through and clinches with Xzavier against the cage.
Bannstard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xzavier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bannstard shoots in looking for a takedown but Xzavier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bannstard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roy Xzavier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bannstard avoids the head kick by Xzavier.
Bannstard closes the distance and clinches up with Xzavier, looking for a takedown. Bannstard pushes Xzavier against the cage but Xzavier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good exchange - Bannstard coming out on top.
Both fighters circling a little - Xzavier finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Xzavier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bannstard defending well as Xzavier loads up on a big left hand.
Bannstard throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xzavier's waist but Xzavier gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bannstard off to one side.
Xzavier throws a counter high kick but Bannstard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bannstard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bannstard looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier works the jab nicely.
Xzavier moves out of range of the body kick.
Bannstard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xzavier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bannstard takes a step back to recover.
Bannstard shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xzavier defends it nicely.
Xzavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xzavier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bannstard.
Xzavier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bannstard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xzavier throws a head kick but Bannstard moves out of range.
Bannstard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xzavier.
Xzavier thuds his right hand into Bannstard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bannstard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xzavier avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier misses with a lunging right hand
and Bannstard counters with a three punch combo that has Xzavier backing up. Xzavier nods at Bannstard to acknowledge the strikes.
Roy Xzavier's cut is getting worse.
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!
Bannstard moves forwards but Xzavier connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bannstard staying out of range there.
Bannstard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Xzavier lands but Bannstard takes it in his stride.
Bannstard darts in looking for a takedown but Xzavier gets double underhooks and turns Bannstard into the cage.
Xzavier misses with an uppercut
and Bannstard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Xzavier tries a head kick but it misses.
Bannstard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xzavier tries to get to full guard but Bannstard has control of the leg.
Xzavier trying to hold on to Bannstard's head to control him but Bannstard postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Xzavier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Xzavier's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xzavier misses the jab.
Xzavier displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bannstard.
Bannstard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bannstard has a takedown stuffed.
Xzavier is looking to counter with a body kick.
Xzavier throws a head kick but Bannstard moves out of range.
Xzavier throws a sloppy head kick and Bannstard moves out of range easily.
Xzavier tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Bannstard.
Bannstard blocks a head kick by Xzavier.
Thane Bannstard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bannstard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bannstard is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xzavier is defending well for now.
Bannstard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bannstard tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xzavier just stands there and leans against the cage.
Roy Xzavier has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thane Bannstard.
Xzavier misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xzavier has a couple of punches blocked by Bannstard.
Xzavier scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bannstard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bannstard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bannstard.
Bannstard is breathing heavily.
Bannstard blocks the body kick.
Xzavier throws a nice head kick!
Xzavier swings for the body but Bannstard moves out of range.
Bannstard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Xzavier tries to circle away but Bannstard has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Xzavier.
Bannstard tries to pull guard but Xzavier won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bannstard is trying to pull guard but Xzavier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bannstard being controlled against the cage.
Xzavier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bannstard tries to pull guard but Xzavier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bannstard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Xzavier after a bit of a struggle.
Bannstard wants a takedown.
Bannstard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Xzavier gets underhooks to prevent Bannstard's takedown attempt.
Xzavier stops a takedown attempt from Bannstard.
Xzavier tries to work over Bannstard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Xzavier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xzavier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bannstard breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Xzavier. That snapped Bannstard's head back.
Bannstard tries for a takedown but Xzavier sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bannstard blocks a head kick by Xzavier.
Xzavier throws a shot to the body.
Xzavier throws a hook but Bannstard avoids it easily.
Xzavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Xzavier as Bannstard shoots in.
Bannstard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xzavier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bannstard at a distance.
Bannstard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xzavier's corner calls for a 1-2. Xzavier obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xzavier connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bannstard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xzavier.
Xzavier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bannstard is rocked!
Xzavier moves in close and cracks Bannstard with a massive right hand! Bannstard, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Xzavier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Xzavier!
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