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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buhju Banton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Quigley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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285 lbs
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275 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buhju Banton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph Quigley!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banton misses with an attempted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Quigley misses the target.
Banton is looking to clinch.
Banton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quigley.
Quigley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banton.
Nice takedown defense from Banton. No joy for Quigley on that attempt.
Banton misses with a body kick.
Quigley throws a hook but Banton avoids it easily.
Banton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Quigley throws out the jab.
Banton misses with a straight left.
Banton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Quigley.
Quigley throws a jab when Banton was well out of range.
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banton misses with a low kick.
Quigley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banton misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Quigley lands.
Quigley throws a looping overhand right but Banton ducks down to avoid it.
Banton closes the distance and pushes Quigley back into the cage.
Banton takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quigley.
Banton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Quigley gets through Banton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Banton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Quigley lands an uppercut.
Quigley is trying to push Banton away but Banton has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Banton.
Banton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Quigley struggles to land a body shot inside as Banton controls his hands.
Quigley scores with a shot to the side of Banton's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Banton.
Quigley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Quigley blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quigley prevents a body shot from Banton.
Quigley is trying to maintain a safe position but Banton gets an underhook and turns Quigley into the cage.
Quigley wants the takedown. Banton is fighting it off but Quigley persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Banton's guard against the cage.
Quigley trying to control the position from guard on top but Banton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banton 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.
Banton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Banton trying to control the position.
Banton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Banton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Quigley is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banton controlling the pace for now.
Quigley really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Banton controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Buhju Banton just wasn't active enough.
Banton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Joseph Quigley has been cut.
Banton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Quigley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Quigley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Quigley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Quigley misses with a hook.
Banton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Quigley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buhju Banton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Quigley's cut.
That's time! Banton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Quigley there.
Quigley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Quigley with a hook.
Quigley defending well as Banton loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Banton misses.
Banton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quigley.
Quigley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buhju Banton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banton wants to clinch.
Quigley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banton.
Quigley throws an overhand right that lands on Banton's shoulder, as Banton tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Banton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Quigley doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Quigley connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banton moves away from the strike by Quigley.
Banton moves in looking to clinch but Quigley pushes him off.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Banton slips the punch.
Banton jabs at Quigley's body.
Banton throws a big shot that misses.
Quigley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Quigley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quigley lands with a good body shot.
Quigley misses with an uppercut
and Banton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Banton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quigley takes one to the chin there.
Banton misses with a hook. Quigley ducked under it nicely.
Banton moves out of range as Quigley strikes.
Quigley keeps the fight on the outside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banton lands a head shot.
Banton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buhju Banton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quigley throws a big shot that misses.
Banton tries to bum rush Quigley with a series of wild strikes but Quigley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banton wants to clinch up but Quigley keeps it at a distance.
Buhju Banton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banton moves into the clinch.
Quigley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banton misses with a body punch.
Quigley working aggressively here.
Quigley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Banton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Banton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Quigley.
Banton takes a swing at Quigley's ribcage but misses.
Banton slips a straight right by Quigley.
Banton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Quigley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banton tried to score with a low kick but Quigley checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quigley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Banton misses with a wild body shot.
Quigley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banton gets caught napping as Quigley dives in and scores a takedown. Banton manages to retain guard.
Banton is pulling down on Quigley's head to control his posture.
Quigley wants to pass the guard but Banton is keeping the position.
Quigley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quigley is fighting to break Banton's control of his arms but Banton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quigley is standing up over Banton. Banton looks to escape but Quigley dives into side control.
Quigley throws an elbow but Banton slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banton tries to buck Quigley off but Quigley is having none of it.
Quigley is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banton's shoulder. That is not cool.
Quigley is looking to take a break and control but Banton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Check out the look on Quigley's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Banton is trying to get back to half guard.
Quigley creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
You can see the frustration on Banton's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Quigley happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buhju Banton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joseph Quigley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A jab lands there for Banton.
Sloppy strikes from Banton. Those never looked like landing.
Quigley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banton but Banton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quigley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Quigley.
Oooooh!!! Banton has knocked Quigley down with a huge combo! Banton steps away and waves a wobbly Quigley back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Quigley is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quigley is still on wobbly legs! Can Banton finish him?
Quigley throws a body punch but Banton moves out of range.
Quigley seems to have recovered his senses.
Quigley loads up on a big right hand but Banton slips the punch.
Quigley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Quigley throws a hook but Banton avoids it easily.
Banton is pawing at Quigley, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Quigley's nose. Quigley is badly hurt! Banton pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Quigley tries desperately to hold on but Banton is relentless in his assault! As Quigley receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Banton away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buhju Banton!
A very excited looking Buhju Banton made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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