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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Banfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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195 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marco Banfo!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nixon as he avoids it easily.
Nixon lands a nice hook to Banfo's body. Banfo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nixon scores with a nice right hand.
Nixon jabs Banfo right on the nose. Banfo blinks but takes it well.
Banfo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nixon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banfo.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Banfo.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banfo connects with a jab.
Banfo fails with the takedown.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Banfo avoids them all with ease.
Nice sprawl there from Nixon as Banfo shoots in.
Nixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nixon wants it to stay on the feet.
Banfo looks gassed!
Banfo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nixon as he avoids it easily.
Banfo slips a jab and a cross from Nixon.
Nixon looks to land a combination. Banfo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Banfo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nixon misses with a wild combination.
Nixon scores with a hook.
Banfo needs to keep his hands up - Nixon had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Banfo misses.
Nixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Banfo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes. Banfo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Nixon is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Banfo wants to control but instead Nixon manages to regain half guard.
Banfo trying to control from half guard but Nixon is working away.
Nixon is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banfo.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Banfo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banfo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nixon's head.
Nixon is defending against the submission attempts here by Banfo.
Nixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banfo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo lands strikes from half guard.
Banfo throwing shots but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Nixon is trying to stand back up but Banfo is controlling him
Banfo throwing shots but Nixon is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banfo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Banfo does no damage.
Banfo connects with a looping right hand.
Banfo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nixon.
Banfo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nixon misses with a double jab
and Banfo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banfo.
Nixon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banfo throws a big right hand that misses.
Banfo wants to pass the guard but Nixon is keeping the position.
Banfo wants to control from the top but Nixon keeps moving.
Banfo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Banfo postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet but Banfo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banfo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Nixon will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A combination from Banfo does no damage.
Nixon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banfo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banfo.
Banfo postures up in Nixon's guard and throws a big left but Nixon blocks it.
Banfo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Banfo with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banfo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banfo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Banfo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nixon is wriggling around but Banfo manages to pass to half guard.
Banfo wants to take a breather but Nixon is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banfo seems to be working for a kimura but Nixon defends the submission attempt.
Nixon is trying to stand up here but Banfo is controlling him well.
Banfo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nixon defending well though.
Banfo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
Banfo wants to control but Nixon is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banfo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nixon is fending him off so far but Banfo persists. Nope, Nixon circles away and we're back to standing.
Nixon lands a jab.
Nixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nixon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banfo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nixon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banfo circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banfo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Richard Nixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banfo scores with a one two! Nixon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Banfo shoots and misses
and Nixon counters with a one-two to the body.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Banfo.
Banfo lands a jab.
Banfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nixon counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon misses with a two punch combination.
Nixon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nixon as he jumps to the side.
Nixon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nixon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banfo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Banfo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banfo throwing shots but Nixon is blocking nicely.
Nixon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Banfo.
Banfo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nixon defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banfo is looking for a kimura but Nixon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Banfo to get the leverage.
Banfo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nixon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banfo.
Nixon wants to get back to his feet.
Nixon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banfo.
Banfo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nixon keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Banfo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nixon stalks Banfo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Banfo's face. Banfo staggers backwards, shaken.
Banfo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Banfo avoids it well.
Banfo shoots and misses
and Nixon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Nixon.
Banfo has his takedown stuffed
enabling Nixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Richard Nixon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banfo looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Banfo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banfo shoots for a double leg takedown but Nixon sprawls well. He's pushed Banfo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Richard Nixon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Banfo.
Nixon lands a nice shot that snaps Banfo's head back.
Nixon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banfo misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nixon digs a good body shot into Banfo's ribs.
Nixon throws a nice looking combination but Banfo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banfo misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon looks to land a combination but Banfo avoids it well.
Banfo shoots in and drives through. Nixon sprawls well.
Banfo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nixon defends it nicely.
Nixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banfo counters with a two punch combo.
Nixon throws a nice looking combination but Banfo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banfo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nixon counters with a series of strikes. Banfo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nixon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banfo.
Nixon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banfo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banfo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nixon at a distance.
Nixon slaps away a takedown attempt from Banfo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nixon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banfo throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Banfo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nixon scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banfo's hands.
Banfo tries for a takedown but Nixon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banfo dodges the punch combination from Nixon.
Nixon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Banfo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nixon won't be happy with that.
Banfo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nixon!
Banfo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Banfo looking to finish with strikes here!
Banfo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Nixon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Nixon holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Banfo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Banfo trying to control but Nixon is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banfo looking to finish with strikes here!
Nixon really wants to buck Banfo off and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Banfo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banfo dominating with strikes here.
Marco Banfo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nixon is bucking up trying to escape but Banfo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nixon taking shots to the head.
Banfo with shots to the head and body - Nixon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nixon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Banfo unloading with bombs!
Nixon is trying to stand up.
Banfo with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banfo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banfo trying to control but Nixon is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Banfo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banfo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Banfo!
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