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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between roger Cummings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rilo Ban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 cm
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150 lbs
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178 cm
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 Los Angeles, roger Cummings! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rilo Ban! The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cummings lands with a shot to the body. roger Cummings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Cummings moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Rilo Ban has been cut. Cummings jabs at Ban's body. Cummings throws the left hand but Ban avoids the punch easily. Cummings gets a clinch. A shot in the inside from Cummings. Cummings lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cummings stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ban tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cummings pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ban is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cummings sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Ban looks gassed! Left hook, right uppercut from Cummings. 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! Cummings gets in close and instigates a clinch. Cummings gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ban.
roger Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rilo Ban. The referee is keeping an eye on Cummings - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ban is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cummings gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. A nice right hand lands inside from Cummings. A short uppercut from Cummings. Cummings throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bans head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cummings tightens his grip and picks Ban up, before dumping him to the ground. Ban manages to land in guard. Cummings throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ban works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Cummings is looking to work some ground and pound but Ban has wrist control. Cummings really is a fat lump. Cummings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cummings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cummings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Ban keeping moving, preventing Cummings from controlling successfully. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cummings accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Cummings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Cummings throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Cummings throws a combination. Ban tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Cummings scores with a decent looking hook. Cummings looks to land a combination. Ban sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That has opened up Rilo Ban's cut even more. 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! Ban takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cummings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cummings connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ban's hands. Cummings with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ban gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ban is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cummings.
The cut above Rilo Ban's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Cummings scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Cummings lands with a nice combination. Ban backs away looking to recover. The fighters circle momentarily. Cummings darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ban is defended easily by Cummings. Ban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Cummings is working the combinations to good effect here. Cummings stuffs the takedown. Cummings fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A jab from Cummings does it's job there. Good work by Ban as he checks the leg kick. Cummings lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cummings. Ban closes the distance and clinches up with Cummings, looking for a takedown. Ban pushes Cummings against the cage but Cummings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Cummings pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cummings misses with a series of wild punches.
Ban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cummings tries to avoid it but Ban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cummings to the ground. Cummings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cummings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ban moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Ban is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cummings is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ban. Ban throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cummings was covering up waiting for the punch and Ban finishes the takedown easily into guard. Ban preventing the sweep. Ban trying to control but Cummings is working from the bottom. Ban won't allow Cummings to get back to his feet. Ban passes Cummings's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Ban stands up from half guard. Ban tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cummings swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ban shoots in but Cummings avoids the takedown attempt easily. Cummings misses with a body kick. Ban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cummings is fending him off so far but Ban persists. Nope, Cummings circles away and we're back to standing. Cummings scores with the left hand. Ban knows he should have avoided that one. Cummings rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ban moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Cummings displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ban. Ban fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cummings avoids it really well and circles away. Ban closes the distance and clinches up with Cummings, looking for a takedown. Ban pushes Cummings against the cage but Cummings circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A jab from Cummings finds it's way through Ban's defenses. Cummings throws a right and a left that both miss. Ban shoots for a takedown but Cummings saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
roger Cummings dominated that round. The cut man is working on Rilo Ban's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cummings digs a good hook to Ban's body.
Ban has a takedown stuffed. Ban moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Cummings forces Ban back against the cage and clinches. Cummings lands with a short shot to the head. Ban misses with the head strike.
Cummings lands a shoulder strike. A bit of stalling here from Cummings.
Cummings is trying to drag Ban to the mat but Ban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ban is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cummings pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cummings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ban backwards. Ban is trying to break the clinch but Cummings is controlling him. Cummings breaks the clinch.
Ban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cummings tries to avoid it but Ban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cummings to the ground. Cummings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. roger Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rilo Ban. Cummings digs a good hook to Ban's body.
Ban avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cummings lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ban shoots for a double leg takedown but Cummings sprawls well. He's pushed Ban's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Cummings darts in and clinches Ban up against the cage. Ban letting Cummings take a breather here. Ban takes a shot to the head. Ban has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cummings is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Cummings pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cummings throws a right and a left that both miss. Cummings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ban slips a jab and a cross from Cummings.
Cummings slaps away a takedown attempt from Ban, before circling back to the center of the mat. Cummings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Cummings stops a takedown attempt from Ban.
Cummings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cummings moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Ban looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ban prevents Cummings from improving his position. Cummings knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ban on the ground. Ban is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cummings sees it coming and defends easily. Ban not landing any meaningful shots this time. Cummings on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cummings tries to get out of the position. Ban is trying to work for a kimura but Cummings is defending well.
Ban is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ban is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cummings is trying to maintain the position but Ban is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ban trying to control the action but Cummings is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Cummings tries for a takedown but Ban circles away easily and Ban counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Ban prevents Cummings from improving his position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cummings wants to stand back up but Ban manages to pass into side control.
Cummings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Cummings is working hard here to advance position. Ban wants to control but Cummings is keeping him busy. Cummings is trying to get back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. The fight moves into the clinch position. Cummings misses with an elbow over the top. Ban misses with a hook from the clinch. Cummings breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Cummings coming out on top. Ban fails in his attempt to clinch. Ban with a poor takedown and Cummings counters with a stiff right hand. Ban needs to keep his hands up - Cummings had a free shot at his head there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rilo Ban will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Rilo Ban's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ban doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cummings counters with a straight right hand. Nice cross by Cummings. Cummings tests Ban's chin there with a solid looking shot. Cummings scores with a jab to the jaw. Cummings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Ban with a poor takedown and Cummings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Cummings stalks Ban and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ban's face. Ban staggers backwards, shaken. Cummings rushes Ban and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ban takes a shot to the head. Ban jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cummings walks away with a smile on his face. Ban gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. roger Cummings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rilo Ban. Cummings misses with the combination.
No luck for Ban with that takedown attempt. Cummings clobbers Ban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cummings missing with a left hand there. Ban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Cummings moves in looking to clinch but Ban pushes him off. Cummings takes a swing at Ban's ribcage but misses. Ban doesn't succeed with the takedown and Cummings cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Cummings will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cummings gets caught flat footed, as Ban shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Cummings wants to sweep here but Ban controlling him for the moment. Cummings wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ban manages to pass to side control. Cummings tries to get to full guard but Ban has control of the leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cummings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Cummings taking some punishment here, with Ban in his half guard. Cummings is looking for a sweep. Ban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Cummings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Ban has a takedown stuffed. Cummings dips to his left and cracks Ban with an uppercut! Ban takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ban fails miserably with a takedown attempt. roger Cummings is winning the standup battle so far. Cummings looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Cummings cracks Ban with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cummings gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ban tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cummings smiles and moves away.
Cummings swings for the body but Ban moves out of range.
Ban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cummings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ban dives in and grabs Cummings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cummings pushes down on Ban's head and hops out. Ban tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cummings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ban somewhat. Nice body punch from Cummings. Cummings throws a right and a left that both miss. Ban has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Cummings swinging wildly here.
Ban fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Ban fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Cummings circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ban looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ban is defended easily by Cummings. Cummings throws a sloppy head kick and Ban moves out of range easily. Ban takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Cummings fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ban shoots in but no luck this time. Ban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
roger Cummings is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cummings misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Cummings as Ban shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight! roger Cummings showed his dominance in that final round. I think Cummings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... roger Cummings!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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