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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Stanton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dick Banger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Stanton!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stanton leaves Banger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banger tries to sprawl but Stanton drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Banger wants to control but Stanton is keeping busy.
Stanton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banger kicks off Stanton and gets to his feet.
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banger lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stanton circles away quickly and effectively.
Stanton rushes Banger and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stanton breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stanton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Banger is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banger throws a leg kick but Stanton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banger thows a leg kick but Stanton checks it
and Stanton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Banger is trying to keep Stanton in close.
Stanton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stanton is aware though and is defending well.
Stanton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.
Banger trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Banger keeping moving, preventing Stanton from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanton wanted to stand there but Banger had control of the position.
Stanton wants to pass the guard but Banger is keeping the position.
Stanton wants to stand but Banger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stanton looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stanton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banger clinches but Stanton breaks the clinch
and Stanton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banger's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Banger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Stanton!
Stanton tries to hold on but Banger postures up.
Banger is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Banger shoots and misses
and Stanton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Banger's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Banger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stanton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stanton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banger keeping moving, preventing Stanton from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stanton defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Stanton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stanton changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banger looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Banger manages to get back to half guard.
Banger is trying to stand up here but Stanton is controlling him well.
Banger is looking to improve his position.
Banger regains full guard. Nicely done.
Stanton postures up in Banger's guard and throws a big left but Banger blocks it.
Stanton wants to stand and escape but instead Banger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Banger wants to control from the top but Stanton keeps moving.
Banger controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton has momentary wrist control but Banger slips an elbow through the middle.
Banger is pushing down on Stanton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stanton is fighting to maintain full guard but Banger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Banger wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Banger is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stanton is trying to get back to full guard.
Banger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Banger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Banger decides to stand up.
Stanton has Banger up against the cage in a clinch.
Stanton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Banger misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger has a couple of punches blocked by Stanton.
Stanton can't get the takedown.
Banger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Stanton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banger pulls Stanton into guard.
Stanton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stanton gets to his feet - Banger follows without any prompting.
Stanton forces Banger back against the cage and clinches.
Banger fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banger being controlled against the cage.
Banger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stanton smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Banger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanton closes the distance and clinches up with Banger, looking for a takedown. Stanton pushes Banger against the cage but Banger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stanton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Banger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stanton as he jumps to the side.
Stanton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Banger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stanton is in Banger's guard.
Banger pulls Stanton in close to his closed guard and prevents Stanton from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joey Stanton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Stanton closes the distance and clinches up with Banger, looking for a takedown. Stanton pushes Banger against the cage but Banger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banger tries for a takedown but Stanton circles away easily
and Stanton counters with a takedown into side control.
Banger regains half guard, as Stanton was trying to land strikes.
Banger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banger.
Stanton thows a big elbow that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banger throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Stanton escapes and throws Banger's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Banger manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanton wants to control but Banger is keeping busy.
Stanton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanton.
Banger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banger won't allow Stanton to sweep him here.
Banger stays in close to Stanton's body and controls the position.
Stanton is looking for a triangle but Banger pushes his legs off easily.
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.
Stanton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dick Banger has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stanton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banger misses with a takedown
and Stanton counters with a left and a right that stings Banger.
Banger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stanton's waist but Stanton gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banger off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Banger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stanton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Stanton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Banger wants to hold on but Stanton pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger can't escape the position.
Banger wants to hold on but Stanton pushes him away.
Stanton stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Stanton fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Banger sprawls well initially but Stanton persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Banger trying to hold on to Stanton's head to control him but Stanton postures up.
Banger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Banger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stanton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banger to the mat! Banger manages to get full guard.
Stanton prevents Banger from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanton trying to control the position from guard on top but Banger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stanton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Banger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stanton has Banger in his guard.
Banger wanted to stand there but Stanton had control of the position.
Stanton can't keep his opponent in guard - Banger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stanton!
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Stanton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stanton 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Stanton!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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