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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banner comes to the cage accompanied by xavier rudd - energy song. Dos Santos has chosen Rage Against the Machine - Killing in the Name as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos misses with the combination.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dos Santos as he avoids it easily.
Dos Santos blocks a leg kick.
Banner scores with a body shot.
Banner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banner throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Banner doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
Banner moves out of range as Dos Santos throws a body kick.
Banner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos misses with a straight right.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
Banner throws the left hand but Dos Santos avoids the punch easily.
Banner throws a nice looking combination but Dos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dos Santos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banner defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Banner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dos Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos trying to control from the bottom.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
Banner trying to control from half guard but Dos Santos is working away.
Dos Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dos Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Santos, not yet.
Banner pushes down on Dos Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
Banner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banner takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Banner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Banner prevents Dos Santos from improving his position.
Banner wants to take a breather but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos is trying to maintain the position but Banner is very close to passing his half guard.
Dos Santos regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Banner is proving a slippery customer.
Banner wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is keeping the position.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos working for a triangle but Banner defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
Banner stands and throws Dos Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Banner throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dos Santos gets back to half guard.
Dos Santos is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos moves into full guard.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Dos Santos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos connects with a leg kick. Banner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dos Santos throws a jab when Banner was well out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a left hand
and Banner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dos Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Banner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dos Santos.
Banner misses with a hook. Dos Santos ducked under it nicely.
Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Banner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A jab from Banner misses.
Dos Santos lands a nice shot that snaps Banner's head back.
A nice combination there by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dos Santos avoids the body shot from Banner.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Dos Santos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Dos Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banner.
Dos Santos throws out a powerful jab.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Dos Santos misses.
Dos Santos scores with a jab.
Dos Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Javier Dos Santos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Santos looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Santos.
Banner connects with a right hand. Dos Santos shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banner missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick but Banner moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Banner as he checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos jabs Banner right on the nose. Banner blinks but takes it well.
Banner looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
Banner stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Banner shoots for a takedown but Dos Santos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Banner misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Santos.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banner to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Dos Santos misses.
Banner closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dos Santos to the mat! Dos Santos manages to get full guard.
Banner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos pulls Banner in close to prevent any damage.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle but Banner pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dos Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Santos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Banner's guard.
Dos Santos gets to his feet. Banner looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dos Santos checks it well.
Dos Santos missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos misses with a hook. Banner ducked under it nicely.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Santos.
A big right from Banner misses.
Javier Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Banner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dos Santos sizes up Banner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Santos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Dos Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banner throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dos Santos throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner.
Dos Santos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Dos Santos to work.
Dos Santos misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Dos Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dos Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Banner checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Dos Santos misses its intended target.
Banner slips under a jab.
A big right from Banner misses.
Dos Santos clobbers Banner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Banner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Santos.
Banner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Santos can pounce on him.
Banner takes a swing at Dos Santos's ribcage but misses.
Dos Santos stuffs the takedown.
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dos Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banner finds it's way round the side to connect with Dos Santos's head.
Dos Santos tries to bum rush Banner with a series of wild strikes but Banner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Santos tried to score with a low kick but Banner checks it.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banner.
Banner lunges at Dos Santos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dos Santos's hand.
Dos Santos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner checks a low kick from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dos Santos scores with a nice strike.
Banner slips a straight right by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banner.
Dos Santos staying out of range there.
Banner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dos Santos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Javier Dos Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Banner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
A clash of legs there as Banner blocks the low kick.
Dos Santos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Banner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Banner checks the leg kick.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the side of Banner's head but Banner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Banner has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dos Santos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Dos Santos misses.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Santos throws out the jab.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dos Santos to the ground. Dos Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dos Santos looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Banner shoots in but Dos Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Santos looks to throw the jab but Banner is out of range.
Dos Santos misses with an uppercut. Banner saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banner walks into a straight right hand from Dos Santos.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banner swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Santos.
Banner thows a body shot but no joy.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throws a low kick, looking for Banner's leg but Banner calmly moves out of range.
Dos Santos throws a shot from downtown. Banner moves away and avoids it.
Dos Santos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banner tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banner tries to clinch there but Dos Santos circles away.
Dos Santos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Javier Dos Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dos Santos lands a body shot.
Banner walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dos Santos.
Nice cross by Dos Santos.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dos Santos moves away.
Dos Santos thumps Banner with a low kick.
Dos Santos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Dos Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dos Santos 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 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Dos Santos!
Our winner, Javier Dos Santos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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