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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banas comes to the cage accompanied by Sail. Kula has chosen Bullet - Bite the Bullet as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
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133 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kula!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kula looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kula is trying to get an arm triangle but Banas is defending well.
Kula goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kula but great work by Banas.
Kula manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kula is not content to let Banas control the position.
Banas is working for a submission of some sort.
Banas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kula looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kula regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kula keeping moving, preventing Banas from controlling successfully.
Kula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banas defends well.
Banas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kula has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banas has managed to get both his arms back between Kula's legs - danger averted.
Banas looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banas is one step ahead there.
Banas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Banas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Banas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kula looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Banas has picked Kula up and slammed him! Kula can't keep hold of the triangle and Banas manages to pass to side control!
Banas tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Banas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kula has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula is looking for a sweep.
Banas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kula is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Banas tries to stand and escape but Kula is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas works his way into full mount!
Banas with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Banas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Banas wants to control the pace but Kula is squirming around nicely.
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.
That was a close round but I would say that Artur Banas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banas counters with a solid body kick.
Kula with a poor takedown
and Banas moves into the clinch.
Banas lands an uppercut.
Kula tries for a takedown but Banas manages to get underhooks.
Artur Banas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kula.
A hook to the body from Banas.
Banas stalling the fight.
Banas is looking to control Kula's arms but Kula gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banas has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kula is looking for a takedown.
Banas slowing the pace effectively.
Kula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Artur Banas.
Banas lands a nice looking body shot.
Banas clinches.
Banas misses with a punch on the inside.
Banas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banas misses with the head strike.
Banas lands an uppercut.
Banas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kula uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kula regains guard.
Banas sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been hearing that Banas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kula has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kula is looking for a triangle but Banas pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banas stands and throws Kula's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kula is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kula is looking to improve his position.
Artur Banas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kula does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kula has hold of Banas's hands but Banas slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Banas working over Kula with some ground and pound. Kula looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kula is staying active underneath Banas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Banas connects with a nice short shot to Kula's temple.
Kula moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Banas postures up and lands a big shot to Kula's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kula is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Banas defends well.
Banas trying to control but Kula is working from the bottom.
Banas 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Banas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Banas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice sprawl there from Banas as Kula shoots in.
Kula fails with a takedown attempt.
Banas lands a big right hand that sends Kula crashing to the mat! Banas stays standing though and waves Kula back to his feet!
Kula is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banas lands a big head kick that sends Kula to the canvas! Banas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artur Banas!
A victorious Artur Banas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Kalle Kula stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight he was stronger then me, but I'll come back, better and stronger then ever! Thanks to all my fans for showing your support!!'.
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