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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Lukens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claus Bandingo (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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180 cm
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155 lbs
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170 cm
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156 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Lenny Lukens! 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, Claus Bandingo! The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandingo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lukens to score an easy takedown into full guard. Lukens throws a big right hand that misses. Bandingo trying to control the position.
Lukens is looking to work some ground and pound but Bandingo has wrist control. Lukens postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bandingo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lukens trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandingo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lukens sitting in guard here, content to control. Bandingo keeping full guard, as Lukens tries to pass.
 It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Lukens is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bandingo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bandingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukens bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Lukens throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lukens is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandingo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Bandingo is looking for a sweep. Bandingo misses with a strike from the bottom. Lukens passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Bandingo! Bandingo tries to hold on but Lukens pushes him away. Bandingo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Bandingo is trying desperately to improve position. Lukens lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Lukens working away from the top, dropping strikes. Bandingo has given up his back.
Bandingo is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Lukens doesn't have the hooks in and Bandingo manages to turn into his guard.
Bandingo stopping the sweep attempt from Lukens.
Lukens pushes a forearm under Bandingo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bandingo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lenny Lukens!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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