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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Brandon Jacobs has been cut.
Jacobs moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner throws a series of punches but Jacobs moves out of range.
Banner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Banner!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Banner is on top in guard.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Banner is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Banner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Banner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Banner postures up in Jacobs's guard and throws a big left but Jacobs blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacobs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Banner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Banner lands an elbow.
Jacobs manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banner's best efforts.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Banner lands a nice short elbow.
Banner working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Banner wants to take a breather but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Banner content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs trying to control from the bottom.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard.
Jacobs won't allow Banner to pass to mount.
Banner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jacobs trying to hold on to Banner's head to control him but Banner postures up.
Jacobs taking some punishment here, with Banner in his half guard.
Banner uses his free foot to push down on Jacobs's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jacobs.
Jacobs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Banner winds up and cracks Jacobs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banner working the head and body with strikes.
Banner slips a nice elbow through Jacobs's hands, connecting with Jacobs's forehead.
Banner is stalling here. Jacobs is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banner seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jacobs has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Jacobs working the head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banner rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jacobs's guard! Nice work there by Banner!
Jacobs looks gassed!
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner postures up.
Jacobs is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
Jacobs will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
Banner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banner sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacobs is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banner trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Banner scoring with some ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Banner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banner sprawls well initially but Jacobs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner trying to control but Jacobs postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
That's time! Banner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banner gets a takedown into half guard.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacobs tries to roll over but Banner keeps him under control.
Banner lands with a punch from half guard.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jacobs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banner pulls his head out easily.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banner landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Banner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banner is nestled in close to Jacobs, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jacobs wants to get back to full guard.
Banner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banner passes to side control.
Banner taking a breather here.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Banner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacobs keeps working.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs sneaks back into half guard.
Banner trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Banner working over Jacobs with some ground and pound. Jacobs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jacobs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jacobs striking off his back but it's not causing Banner any problems.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Jacobs is keeping the position.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Banner from controlling successfully.
Jacobs wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is stalling in the full guard.
Banner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jacobs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banner has managed to get both his arms back between Jacobs's legs - danger averted.
Banner stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Banner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Jacobs's shoulder, as Jacobs tries to avoid the shot.
Banner lands with a nice combination. Jacobs backs away looking to recover.
Banner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jacobs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banner's waist but Banner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jacobs has his takedown stuffed
and Banner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruce Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Jacobs.
Banner closes the distance and pushes Jacobs back into the cage.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner breaks the clinch.
Jacobs moves out of range as Banner strikes.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Jacobs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Banner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Jacobs's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banner connects with a single shot there.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Banner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jacobs counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacobs turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Banner gets back to half guard.
Jacobs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banner gets full guard.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jacobs has Banner in his guard.
Banner chips away with some ground and pound.
Banner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Jacobs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banner trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Banner connects with a couple of short punches.
Banner stands up over Jacobs, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jacobs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Banner wants to control from the top but Jacobs keeps moving.
Jacobs throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Banner escapes and throws Jacobs's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jacobs tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jacobs takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jacobs is trying to improve his position.
Bruce Banner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bruce Banner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jacobs tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banner takes a little break here. Jacobs wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Banner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacobs knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brandon Jacobs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Banner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banner 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Banner!
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hype
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