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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Layfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: White and Nerdy. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Layfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Banks!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Layfield.
Layfield misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks misses with a right hand
and Layfield counters with a single leg into guard. Banks didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Layfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Layfield doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Layfield manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Layfield controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Layfield stays in close to Banks's body and controls the position.
Banks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Layfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Banks has his foot on Layfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Layfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Layfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Layfield passes into half guard.
Layfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banks looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Layfield pushes past his half guard into mount!
Banks can't escape the position.
Layfield controlling the pace for now.
Banks bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Banks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Layfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Layfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks is looking to improve his position but Layfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Layfield content just to control the position here.
Banks is trying to escape the mount.
Layfield controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Banks is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Layfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Banks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Layfield controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks tries to reverse the position but Layfield maintains control.
Layfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks can't escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Layfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banks misses with a left hand
and Layfield counters with a single leg into guard. Banks didn't expect that.
Layfield trying to control but Banks is working from the bottom.
Banks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Layfield has passed into half guard!
Layfield not doing much here.
Layfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Banks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Banks makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banks.
Mark Layfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Layfield has passed into half guard!
Layfield works his way into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Layfield sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks is looking to improve his position but Layfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Layfield controlling from the full mount.
Banks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Layfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Layfield seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Banks for as long as he can get away with.
Banks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Layfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Layfield takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Layfield.
Banks swings for the body but Layfield moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layfield shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Layfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Layfield closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banks to the mat! Banks manages to get full guard.
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Layfield wants to control from the top but Banks keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Layfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Layfield has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
Banks keeping moving, preventing Layfield from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Layfield dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Layfield misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Layfield closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banks is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Layfield is controlling the pace.
Layfield moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Banks.
Banks tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks trying to remain calm as Layfield controls from the top position.
Layfield wants to control but Banks is keeping him busy.
Banks manages to get back to half guard.
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Layfield is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Banks won't allow Layfield to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Layfield trying to control the pace.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Layfield is controlling the pace.
Michael Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banks is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Layfield pulls his head out easily.
Layfield uses his free foot to push down on Banks's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Banks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Layfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Banks is wriggling around trying to escape.
Layfield looking to control and managing it successfully.
Banks tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Layfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Layfield has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Layfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Layfield, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Layfield!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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