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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Magtanggol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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180 cm
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175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Totoy Magtanggol!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magtanggol pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Magtanggol.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Magtanggol.
A head kick misses from Magtanggol.
Banner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Banner showed some decent athleticism there.
Magtanggol is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banner trying to pass the guard but Magtanggol defending well.
Magtanggol wants to improve his position but Banner is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol works his way to full guard. Good work.
Banner passes Magtanggol's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magtanggol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magtanggol is trying to stand.
Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magtanggol sees it coming and defends easily.
Banner is working for a kimura but Magtanggol is defending it quite comfortably.
Banner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Magtanggol sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol is pressing down on Banner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magtanggol wants to sweep here but Banner controlling him for the moment.
Banner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magtanggol dives on top into guard.
Magtanggol in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magtanggol tries to stand but Banner is controlling from the bottom.
Banner looking to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magtanggol wants to pass the guard but Banner is keeping the position.
Magtanggol with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol forces his way into half guard.
Magtanggol trying to control from half guard but Banner is working away.
Magtanggol is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Magtanggol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magtanggol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banner keeps working.
Banner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magtanggol is working away from the top position though.
Magtanggol lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner's head.
Magtanggol throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banner trying to hold on to Magtanggol's head to control him but Magtanggol postures up.
Banner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magtanggol.
Banner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Magtanggol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banner's head.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Magtanggol is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Magtanggol seems content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banner trying to control but Magtanggol postures up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magtanggol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Magtanggol dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Magtanggol connects with a crisp jab.
Magtanggol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Magtanggol.
Totoy Magtanggol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magtanggol as he jumps to the side.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but Magtanggol shows good takedown defense.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Magtanggol works the jab nicely.
Banner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Magtanggol clinches.
Banner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Magtanggol unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Magtanggol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Banner is breathing heavily.
Banner wants to take the fight to the mat but Magtanggol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside.
Magtanggol landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magtanggol.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Magtanggol takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Magtanggol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Magtanggol here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Magtanggol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magtanggol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol lands a nice elbow.
Magtanggol utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magtanggol obliges.
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!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside that Banner shrugs off.
Magtanggol with a knee to the head.
Magtanggol lands a damaging elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner letting Magtanggol take a breather here.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body.
Magtanggol lands a good knee to the midsection. Banner won't want to take too many of those.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
Totoy Magtanggol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magtanggol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magtanggol effectively controlling the action here.
Magtanggol lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside that Banner shrugs off.
Magtanggol leaning against his opponent.
Magtanggol comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Magtanggol displaying some good clinch control by pressing Banner up against the cage.
Magtanggol lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magtanggol crunches a lovely knee into Banner's ribcage.
Magtanggol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banner can do to turn this around?
Magtanggol landing knees to the head.
Magtanggol is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magtanggol obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Magtanggol dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
That kick from Magtanggol tenderised Banner's leg. Banner is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Banner.
Banner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magtanggol lands with a good body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Magtanggol. That's going to slow Banner down.
Magtanggol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Magtanggol.
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magtanggol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Magtanggol - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body.
Come on Magtanggol - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Magtanggol stalling against the cage.
Magtanggol throws a knee to the head but misses.
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magtanggol holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Magtanggol lands an elbow just above Banner 's eye.
Magtanggol controlling the action here for a moment.
Magtanggol gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Magtanggol utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Magtanggol lands a nice elbow.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the head.
Magtanggol utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Magtanggol effectively controlling the action here.
Magtanggol lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Banner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Magtanggol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside.
Banner goes for a takedown attempt but Magtanggol pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magtanggol throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol thows a body kick. Banner tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magtanggol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner's sensitive parts.
Magtanggol turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magtanggol lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Magtanggol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Magtanggol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banner is rocked!
Magtanggol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Banner is still on wobbly legs! Can Magtanggol finish him?
Totoy Magtanggol is winning the standup battle so far.
Banner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Magtanggol clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magtanggol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Banner circles away quickly and effectively.
Banner seems to have recovered his senses.
Magtanggol does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magtanggol avoids it really well and circles away.
Magtanggol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Banner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magtanggol swivels and escapes.
Banner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magtanggol lands with a hook. Banner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magtanggol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magtanggol closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.
Banner takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banner is looking for a takedown.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Banner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magtanggol manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Magtanggol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Magtanggol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Banner letting Magtanggol take a breather here.
Magtanggol unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A knee to the head by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol avoiding damage.
Magtanggol lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol stalling.
Magtanggol working Banner over with knees to the body.
Banner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magtanggol lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Banner takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banner takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magtanggol taking a breather.
Magtanggol lands an elbow that stopped Banner in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magtanggol using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Banner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Magtanggol lands an elbow just above Banner 's eye.
Magtanggol landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magtanggol is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magtanggol lands a knee to the body.
Banner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magtanggol is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magtanggol pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Totoy Magtanggol had his way with Bruce Banner in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magtanggol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Magtanggol tries to avoid it but Banner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Magtanggol to the ground. Magtanggol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magtanggol.
Magtanggol lands with a slapping head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banner.
Banner looks for a takedown but Magtanggol sprawls well.
Totoy Magtanggol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Banner.
Magtanggol throws a one two combo.
Totoy Magtanggol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magtanggol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Magtanggol tries a head kick but it misses.
Magtanggol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Magtanggol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Magtanggol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magtanggol shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Banner eats them both and turns towards Magtanggol to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Banner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Magtanggol avoids it really well and circles away.
Magtanggol lands a nice leg kick that just misses Banner's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magtanggol pushes Banner up against the cage in a clinch.
Magtanggol lands an elbow that stopped Banner in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee calls for Magtanggol to work.
Magtanggol using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magtanggol lands a knee to the head.
Magtanggol lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Banner goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Magtanggol in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Magtanggol! That's hurt Banner! Will he recover? Magtanggol fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Totoy Magtanggol!
Totoy Magtanggol retains his welterweight title!
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