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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jan Banan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Spanish Inquisition (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that The Spanish Inquisition was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Banan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Spanish Inquisition!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banan gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Inquisition is trying to stand.
Banan blocks the strikes from Inquisition.
Banan is looking to advance position but Inquisition won't allow it.
Banan working the head and body with strikes.
Banan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Inquisition is trying to stand back up but Banan is controlling him
Inquisition is trying to control but can't.
Banan is nestled in close to Inquisition, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banan passes the guard and advances to mount!
A nice elbow there by Banan.
Banan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Inquisition on the ground.
Banan with a couple of short strikes.
Banan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Inquisition swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Banan avoids the attempt from Inquisition to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banan won't let Inquisition get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Inquisition slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Inquisition works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banan tries to free his leg and advance position but Inquisition is retaining full guard.
Inquisition wants to sweep but no luck.
Banan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banan throwing strikes but missing.
Banan looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Inquisition wants to clinch.
Inquisition tries to clinch 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.
Banan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Inquisition tries to avoid it but Banan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Inquisition to the ground. Inquisition escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inquisition looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Inquisition tries to clinch but Banan is having none of it.
Banan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banan is breathing heavily.
Banan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inquisition lands with a nice body kick.
Inquisition fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Banan on the side of the head.
Inquisition displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Inquisition instigates a clinch.
Inquisition pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Inquisition is on top in guard.
Inquisition postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inquisition won't allow Banan to sweep him here.
Inquisition works over Banan with some ground and pound from guard.
Inquisition postures up in Banan's guard and throws a big left but Banan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inquisition trying to control the position from guard on top but Banan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inquisition makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Banan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Banan wants to sweep but no luck.
Banan striking off his back but it's not causing Inquisition any problems.
Inquisition stands up from Banan's guard - Inquisition perhaps looking for a knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Inquisition - that will leave a mark!
Inquisition is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Inquisition looks for a takedown but Banan sprawls well.
Banan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Inquisition counters with a right hand to the body.
Inquisition goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inquisition wants to clinch up but Banan keeps it at a distance.
The Spanish Inquisition seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inquisition forces Banan back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Inquisition lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Inquisition pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Inquisition throws a head kick that Banan semi-blocks.
Inquisition tries to clinch but Banan is having none of it.
Banan moves forwards but Inquisition connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Inquisition lands a nice shot to the body.
Banan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Inquisition pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Banan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inquisition lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banan tries for a takedown but Inquisition manages to get underhooks.
Banan is trying to drag Inquisition to the mat but Inquisition just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Inquisition lands an elbow just above Banan 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Spanish Inquisition dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Banan.
Banan working the ground and pound.
Inquisition is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Banan off and has taken his back!
Even with his hooks in, Inquisition manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Inquisition controlling well, preventing Banan from escaping the position.
Banan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Inquisition throwing strikes from guard but Banan blocks nicely.
Inquisition with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Inquisition puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Banan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banan tries to get out of the position.
Inquisition blocks the strikes from Banan.
Banan is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inquisition is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Banan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Inquisition scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banan has hold of Inquisition's hands but Inquisition slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Inquisition sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banan defending well though.
Banan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banan is looking for a sweep. Inquisition is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Inquisition not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Inquisition seems content to control.
Banan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Inquisition.
Banan has hold of Inquisition's hands but Inquisition slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banan tries to roll over but Inquisition keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Inquisition tries a head kick but it misses.
The Spanish Inquisition seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banan feints and as Inquisition raises his hands in defense, Banan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banan postures up and lands a big shot to Inquisition's brow.
Banan passes Inquisition's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Inquisition is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banan's back!
Inquisition connects with a big shot to the side of Banan's head.
Banan wants to escape the position.
Inquisition lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Inquisition thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Inquisition doesn't have the hooks in and Banan manages to turn into his guard.
Banan throws a big right hand that misses.
Banan won't allow Inquisition to sweep him here.
Banan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Inquisition's head.
Banan connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inquisition throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banan swats away the attempt to clinch by Inquisition.
Banan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Banan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inquisition gets caught flat footed, as Banan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Inquisition striking off his back but it's not causing Banan any problems.
Banan tries to free his leg and advance position but Inquisition is retaining full guard.
Banan working some strikes from top position.
Inquisition looking for a sweep. Not yet Inquisition, not yet.
Banan wants to pass the guard but Inquisition is keeping the position.
Inquisition has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inquisition wants to sweep here but Banan controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Inquisition jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Inquisition plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Banan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Inquisition counters with a three punch combo that has Banan backing up. Banan nods at Inquisition to acknowledge the strikes.
Inquisition wants to clinch.
Banan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Banan lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inquisition manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banan manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banan keeping moving, preventing Inquisition from controlling successfully.
Banan wants to sweep here but Inquisition controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but The Spanish Inquisition will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Banan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Inquisition's waist but Inquisition gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banan off to one side.
Inquisition wants to clinch.
Banan shoots and misses
and Inquisition counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banan with a poor takedown
and Inquisition counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Banan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Inquisition closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banan is rocked!
Inquisition tries to close the distance and clinch but Banan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Inquisition moves in looking to clinch but Banan pushes him off.
Inquisition lands a high kick to the side of Banan's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Inquisition dives into guard, looking to finish.
Oh Banan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Inquisition wants to stand but Banan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Inquisition pushes down on Banan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Banan missing with punches from the bottom.
Banan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banan wants to get back to full guard but Inquisition has mounted him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Inquisition unloads with some shots from mount but Banan bucks and avoids them well.
Inquisition is working for a guillotine from mount but Banan frees his head quite easily.
Banan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Inquisition. What's that going to do exactly?
Banan is looking to get to half guard.
Inquisition lands a heavy elbow.
Banan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banan throwing hammer fists to the chest of Inquisition. What's that going to do exactly?
That's two 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.
Inquisition punishing his opponent with strikes.
Inquisition with good strikes from the mount here!
Banan working to try and regain half guard.
Inquisition with good strikes from the mount here!
Inquisition is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Banan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The Spanish Inquisition has got the better of the ground game so far.
Banan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Inquisition unloads with some shots from mount but Banan bucks and avoids them well.
Banan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Banan throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Banan is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Inquisition.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inquisition scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Banan?
The referee warns Banan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Banan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Banan is bucking up trying to escape but Inquisition cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Inquisition looking to finish Banan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Banan!
Banan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Inquisition cracks Banan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Inquisition scoring with strikes but Banan is staying in there.
Inquisition lands a nice shot to the head.
Inquisition has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inquisition is landing with some decent strikes but Banan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inquisition lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banan hang on?
Inquisition prevents Banan from getting the reversal.
Inquisition landing shots from mount.
Inquisition landing punches.
Inquisition connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Banan is trying desperately to improve position.
Inquisition in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inquisition working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jan Banan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Spanish Inquisition is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inquisition raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inquisition lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Spanish Inquisition comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Inquisition has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Spanish Inquisition!
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