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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buhju Banton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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247 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
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285 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mike McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buhju Banton!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Banton does it's job there.
It looks like Mike McCallum has been cut.
McCallum takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Banton throws a low kick, looking for McCallum's leg but McCallum calmly moves out of range.
McCallum throws a series of punches but Banton moves out of range.
Banton misses with the combination.
A big left from Banton misses.
Banton swinging wildly here.
McCallum lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McCallum is defended easily by Banton.
McCallum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banton throws out the jab.
Banton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCallum.
Banton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCallum was well out of range. Poor timing from Banton.
Banton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCallum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCallum moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Banton throws a series of punches but McCallum moves out of range.
McCallum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banton swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike McCallum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banton misses with a body shot.
Buhju Banton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCallum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banton swivels and escapes.
A big right from McCallum misses.
McCallum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCallum somewhat.
Banton lands a right hook to the body.
McCallum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banton displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCallum.
McCallum is breathing heavily.
Banton stuffs the takedown attempt from McCallum. McCallum gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum moves out of range as Banton throws a body kick.
McCallum walks into a straight right hand from Banton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banton just misses with a punch to the body.
Banton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCallum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Banton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Banton connects with a leg kick. McCallum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Banton scores with a jab. McCallum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Banton throws a leg kick but McCallum checks it.
McCallum throws a right hand that Banton ducks under and follows up with a left that Banton also avoids with ease.
McCallum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCallum shoots in but no luck this time.
Banton swinging wildly here.
Banton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum cracks Banton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Banton. No joy for McCallum on that attempt.
Banton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banton leaves McCallum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Banton.
McCallum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McCallum tries to score with some ground and pound. Banton controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Banton is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banton wants to control but McCallum postures up.
McCallum throws a strike aimed at the side of Banton's head but Banton avoids it well.
The strikes coming from McCallum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Banton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Banton won't allow McCallum to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banton is trying to control but can't.
Banton tries to roll over but McCallum keeps him under control.
McCallum trying to control from half guard but Banton is working away.
McCallum lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCallum is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McCallum is looking to advance position but Banton won't allow it.
Banton is staying active underneath McCallum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Buhju Banton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike McCallum's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McCallum closes the distance and clinches up with Banton, looking for a takedown. McCallum pushes Banton against the cage but Banton circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Donk. McCallum catches Banton right on the button with a cross.
Banton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCallum was well out of range. Poor timing from Banton.
McCallum fails to land the takedown.
Banton throws an overhand right that drops McCallum like a sack of potatoes! Banton dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buhju Banton!
Buhju Banton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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