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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Slater Lowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Banana Split (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lowman has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Slater Lowman could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Banana Split's chin.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slater Lowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Banana Split!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Split dives in and scores a takedown into Lowman's guard.
Split wants to pass the guard but Lowman is keeping the position.
Split pushing down on Lowman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Split tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lowman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Split is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lowman is just riding it out for now. Split eventually gives up the hold.
Lowman tries to kick Split off but Split keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lowman is positioning himself well to prevent Split advancing to mount.
Split is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Split seems to be looking for submissions.
Lowman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lowman tries to get out of the position.
Split is looking for a kimura but Lowman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Split to get the leverage.
Lowman wants to get back to his feet.
Lowman is breathing heavily.
Lowman won't allow Split to pass to mount.
Split is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Split tries to pass to full mount but Lowman defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowman wants to get back to his feet.
Split is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lowman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lowman wants to control but Split is keeping busy.
Split tries to pass to full mount but Lowman defends it.
Split is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Split is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lowman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowman trying to control but Split postures up.
Lowman tries to roll over but Split keeps him under control.
Split wants to work for an arm triangle but Lowman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Split is trying to work for a kimura but Lowman is defending well.
Lowman is trying to get back to full guard.
Split looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lowman is defending against the submission attempts here by Split.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Split dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Split sprawls well. Split wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lowman gets slowly back to his feet.
Split walks into a jab.
Banana Split seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Split misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lowman.
Split shoots in looking for a takedown. Lowman tries to sprawl out of it but Split keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lowman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Split throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lowman tries for a takedown but Split sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lowman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slater Lowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Split closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lowman circles away.
Split shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lowman pinned against the cage. Lowman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Split shoots in for a takedown but Lowman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Split shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lowman as he avoids it easily.
Lowman leaves Split with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lowman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Split.
Nice sprawl there from Lowman as Split shoots in.
Split stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Split wants it to stay on the feet.
Split fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Split shoots for a takedown but Lowman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Split throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lowman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Split is in Lowman's guard.
Lowman can't keep his opponent in guard - Split advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Split is trying to work for a kimura but Lowman is defending well.
Split seems to be working for a kimura but Lowman defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Split works his way into full mount!
Lowman is working to get back to half guard.
Split working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lowman tries to hold on but Split pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Banana Split showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Lowman leaves Split with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lowman leaves Split with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lowman throws a shot from downtown. Split moves away and avoids it.
Lowman misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Split as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Split shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lowman as he avoids it easily.
Slater Lowman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Banana Split.
Split lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Split fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Split shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lowman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Split.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Split.
Split dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Split rushes Lowman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lowman misses with a knee to the head.
Split can't get the takedown.
Lowman looking to slow down the pace here.
Lowman prevents the takedown attempt.
Split drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lowman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lowman looking to throw knees to the head but Split is blocking nicely.
Split turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Split manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Split prevents Lowman from escaping the position.
Split thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Split is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lowman looks calm but he's in trouble here. Split gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lowman is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Split lets go of the hold and Lowman can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Banana Split!
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