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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lord Topan (ranked 3973 p4p, 4015 weight class) and Ben Banoodles (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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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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 Hilo, Lord Topan!
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, Ben Banoodles!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banoodles has closed the distance and engaged Topan in a clinch.
Banoodles ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banoodles no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Topan wants to get up but he can't break Banoodles's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Topan wants to control from the top but Banoodles keeps moving.
Topan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banoodles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topan tries to free his leg and advance position but Banoodles is retaining full guard.
Banoodles pulls Topan in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topan trying to control but Banoodles is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Topan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banoodles defends well and Topan ends up having to push Banoodles into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Topan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromBanoodles.
Topan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Topan drives through and clinches with Banoodles against the cage.
Topan drags the fight down to the ground.
Topan wants to stand but Banoodles is controlling the position.
Banoodles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Banoodles really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Topan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Banoodles postures up.
Topan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banoodles manages to get himself to full guard.
Topan trying to control but Banoodles is working from the bottom.
Banoodles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Topan is one step ahead there.
Topan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Topan pushing down on Banoodles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Topan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topan wants to get back to his feet.
Topan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Topan uses his free foot to push down on Banoodles's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banoodles.
Banoodles is trying desperately to improve position.
Topan raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topan lands with some strikes.
Banoodles regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banoodles wants to improve his position but Topan is controlling well.
Banoodles tries to kick Topan off but Topan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Topan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Topan wants to take a breather but Banoodles is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banoodles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Topan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Topan trying to pass the guard but Banoodles defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Topan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banoodles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Topan tries to avoid it but Banoodles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Topan to the ground. Topan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Topan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banoodles but Banoodles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Topan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banoodles did well to prevent Topan getting side control.
Banoodles desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banoodles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Topan is working away from the top position though.
Topan tries to stand but can't do so whilst Banoodles controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topan passes into side control, despite Banoodles's attempt to control the position.
Topan lands an elbow.
Banoodles is looking to regain half guard here but Topan keeps moving and retains side control.
Topan is looking to take a break and control but Banoodles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Topan tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Topan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Topan is looking to take a break and control but Banoodles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Topan wants to control but Banoodles is keeping him busy.
Topan advances nicely into full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Banoodles is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Banoodles is desperately trying to improve his position but Topan has a good base and remains in mount.
Lord Topan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Topan looking to secure an arm triangle but Banoodles defends it well.
Banoodles wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Banoodles covering up well under a barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Topan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Topan working for the choke.
Banoodles tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Topan lands a shot to the body.
Banoodles is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Topan sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Banoodles has no choice but to tap and Topan jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lord Topan!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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