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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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151 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Redban!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Redban.
We've been hearing reports that White has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Redban throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
White misses with a body punch
and Redban counters with a head kick. That will keep White thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Redban lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White moves into the clinch.
Redban is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
White just leaning against Redban, taking a breather.
White can't get the takedown.
White has Redban pressed against the cage, preventing Redban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redban blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White has Redban pressed against the cage, preventing Redban from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Redban manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Redban does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redban lands a really nice looking cross but White seems unphased.
Redban tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good exchange - Redban coming out on top.
Redban connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White is rocked!
White lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooh!!! Redban has knocked White down with a huge combo! Redban steps away and waves a wobbly White back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh White is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redban fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Redban. Those never looked like landing.
Redban misses with a double jab.
Brian Redban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redban doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redban.
White seems to have got his legs back now.
Redban defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
White paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
White tries for a takedown but Redban circles away easily
and Redban counters with a body kick that stops White in his tracks momentarily.
Redban has closed the distance and engaged White in a clinch.
White prevents Redban from breaking the clinch.
Redban is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban is trying to break the clinch but White has him pressed against the cage.
Redban wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
Redban is looking to break free of the clinch but White has double underhooks.
White lands a takedown into guard.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Redban is retaining full guard.
White won't allow Redban to get back to his feet.
White passes Redban's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
White is pressing down on Redban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Redban is holding on for now.
White is working hard here to advance position.
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Redban sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to pass the half guard into mount. Redban knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, White seems content to control.
White is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
White prevents Redban from standing back up.
White is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Redban!
Redban is bucking up trying to escape but White cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Redban is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
White with a couple of short strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White controlling his opponent.
Redban is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Redban is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. White locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Redban is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny White!
Danny White retains his lightweight title!
Danny White decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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