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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). wa Za Banga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Motörhead - King of Kings. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Not Afraid (Eminem). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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161 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
24
165 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roby Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
wa Za Banga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smith throws a hook to the side of wa Za Banga's head but wa Za Banga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
wa Za Banga rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
wa Za Banga ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches wa Za Banga on the side of the head.
It looks like Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga has been cut.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of wa Za Banga's head.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
wa Za Banga throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
wa Za Banga just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws a hook but wa Za Banga avoids it easily.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a body punch but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
wa Za Banga misses with a leg kick.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
wa Za Banga throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by wa Za Banga.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from wa Za Banga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
wa Za Banga misses the jab.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
wa Za Banga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and wa Za Banga counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Roby Smith has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Smith. Beautiful body shot.
wa Za Banga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith cracks wa Za Banga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
wa Za Banga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Smith works the jab nicely.
wa Za Banga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
wa Za Banga misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
wa Za Banga misses with a low kick.
wa Za Banga lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith looks to throw the jab but wa Za Banga is out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses.
Smith blocks a head kick by wa Za Banga.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith throws out a leg kick but wa Za Banga moves out of range and Smith only half commits.
A head kick from wa Za Banga lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws a hook but wa Za Banga avoids it easily.
wa Za Banga tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
wa Za Banga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
wa Za Banga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith slips under a jab from wa Za Banga.
Smith throws the left hand but wa Za Banga avoids the punch easily.
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab from Smith.
wa Za Banga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
wa Za Banga misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith cracks wa Za Banga with an open hand slap.
Smith might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
wa Za Banga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a right and a left that wa Za Banga avoids nicely.
wa Za Banga scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
wa Za Banga throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wa Za Banga manages to avoid it.
wa Za Banga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
Smith misses the jab.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! wa Za Banga had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
A head kick from wa Za Banga lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
wa Za Banga throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
wa Za Banga digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
wa Za Banga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
wa Za Banga fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
Smith looks gassed!
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a nice inside leg kick.
wa Za Banga's corner calls for a 1-2. wa Za Banga obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! wa Za Banga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches wa Za Banga on the side of the head.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before wa Za Banga can pounce on him.
wa Za Banga cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
wa Za Banga throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
wa Za Banga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
wa Za Banga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga pushes Smith away with a front kick.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is winning the standup battle so far.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Smith is breathing heavily.
wa Za Banga thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith blocks a head kick by wa Za Banga.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A left lands for Smith.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab.
wa Za Banga lands a high kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith cracks wa Za Banga with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
wa Za Banga thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith tried to score with a low kick but wa Za Banga checks it.
wa Za Banga scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga misses with a body kick.
wa Za Banga delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from wa Za Banga, right into the meat.
Roby Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
wa Za Banga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by wa Za Banga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
wa Za Banga moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
wa Za Banga lets loose with a powerful body kick. Smith will feel that in the morning.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga scores with a nice body kick.
wa Za Banga lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
A head kick from wa Za Banga lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Roby Smith's cut even more.
wa Za Banga connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
wa Za Banga cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
wa Za Banga lands a head kick. Smith smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
wa Za Banga throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
wa Za Banga throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
wa Za Banga jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from wa Za Banga.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
wa Za Banga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
wa Za Banga throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a hook but wa Za Banga avoids it easily.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
wa Za Banga misses the shot to the body.
wa Za Banga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from wa Za Banga.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
wa Za Banga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smith slips under a jab from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but wa Za Banga moves his leg out of the way.
wa Za Banga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
wa Za Banga has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
wa Za Banga scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by wa Za Banga. wa Za Banga obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
wa Za Banga throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely shot to the body.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
wa Za Banga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
wa Za Banga wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith scores with a jab.
wa Za Banga scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
wa Za Banga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
wa Za Banga fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith missing with a left hand there. wa Za Banga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice defenses there by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
wa Za Banga throws a nice outside leg kick.
wa Za Banga works the jab nicely.
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from wa Za Banga.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
wa Za Banga swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick that misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but wa Za Banga moves away.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by wa Za Banga there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
wa Za Banga fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
wa Za Banga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
wa Za Banga misses with a body kick.
wa Za Banga misses with a low kick.
wa Za Banga throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but wa Za Banga is out of range.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from wa Za Banga.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but wa Za Banga was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
wa Za Banga lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
wa Za Banga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga moves away from the strike by Smith.
wa Za Banga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith looks to land a right hand but wa Za Banga moved out of range.
A combination from wa Za Banga does no damage.
wa Za Banga thows a body kick. Smith tries to catch it but that hurt him.
wa Za Banga chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a nice head kick!
wa Za Banga feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
wa Za Banga throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Smith sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from wa Za Banga. Smith shrugs it off though.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
wa Za Banga lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
wa Za Banga throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
The cut above Roby Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that half lands.
wa Za Banga tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
wa Za Banga scores with a crisp jab that stopped Smith in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! wa Za Banga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but wa Za Banga moves his leg out of the way.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith throws a series of punches but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
wa Za Banga lands a body shot.
wa Za Banga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
wa Za Banga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but wa Za Banga is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith digs a good hook to wa Za Banga's body.
wa Za Banga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
wa Za Banga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith thuds his right hand into wa Za Banga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by wa Za Banga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from wa Za Banga - that will leave a mark!
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
wa Za Banga looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
wa Za Banga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
Smith walks forward, straight into a front kick from wa Za Banga.
A looping hook to the body misses from wa Za Banga. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
wa Za Banga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
wa Za Banga throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and wa Za Banga counters with a low kick, right behind Smith 's knee.
An inside leg kick lands from wa Za Banga.
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
A solid body kick from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
wa Za Banga throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
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!
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
wa Za Banga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
wa Za Banga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
wa Za Banga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a right hand that wa Za Banga ducks under and follows up with a left that wa Za Banga also avoids with ease.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a body kick the misses
and wa Za Banga makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Smith really felt that one!
Smith throws a body punch but wa Za Banga moves out of range.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
wa Za Banga throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through wa Za Banga's defenses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
wa Za Banga tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith missing with a left hand there. wa Za Banga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
wa Za Banga scores with a nice body kick.
wa Za Banga throws a wild body kick that Smith sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from wa Za Banga.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
wa Za Banga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
wa Za Banga connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
wa Za Banga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith avoids the body shot from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a looping right.
wa Za Banga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
wa Za Banga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good work by wa Za Banga as he checks the leg kick.
wa Za Banga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
wa Za Banga throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
wa Za Banga throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
wa Za Banga thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga had his way with Roby Smith in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
A swing and a miss from wa Za Banga.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but wa Za Banga ducks down to avoid it.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
wa Za Banga lands a nice looking body kick.
Good work by Smith as he checks the leg kick.
Smith takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
wa Za Banga misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by wa Za Banga.
Smith avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
A nice leg kick lands there from wa Za Banga.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot.
wa Za Banga tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
wa Za Banga digs a good hook to Smith's body.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps wa Za Banga's head backwards.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from wa Za Banga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
wa Za Banga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
wa Za Banga lands a nice shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
wa Za Banga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
wa Za Banga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
wa Za Banga throws a half hearted mid kick.
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
wa Za Banga throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
wa Za Banga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith misses with the combination.
The fighters circling - wa Za Banga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from wa Za Banga.
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
wa Za Banga throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
wa Za Banga lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws a jab when wa Za Banga was well out of range.
Smith on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot.
wa Za Banga throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
wa Za Banga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from wa Za Banga. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
wa Za Banga dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
wa Za Banga scores with a leg kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
wa Za Banga throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Smith stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands a with a good body shot.
wa Za Banga scoring well with a low kick there.
wa Za Banga connects with a high kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by wa Za Banga. That's going to slow Smith down.
wa Za Banga throws a head kick that misses.
wa Za Banga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
wa Za Banga misses with a body punch
and wa Za Banga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by wa Za Banga.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith avoids the head kick by wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
wa Za Banga moves out of range as Smith throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
wa Za Banga misses with a head kick.
Smith swinging wilding here.
An inside leg kick lands from wa Za Banga.
wa Za Banga lands with a thumping leg kick.
A combination from wa Za Banga does no damage.
wa Za Banga connects with a high kick.
wa Za Banga throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but wa Za Banga manages to avoid it.
wa Za Banga scores with a kick to the midsection.
wa Za Banga jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Roby Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
wa Za Banga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
wa Za Banga lands a head shot.
A big left from Smith misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well wa Za Banga 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga!
Nkuku Ngbendu wa Za Banga retains his lightweight title!
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