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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arms Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reese McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ghetto Techno. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arms Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reese McLeod!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Banks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McLeod, pushing him back against the cage.
McLeod successfully pulls guard.
Banks won't allow McLeod to get back to his feet.
McLeod keeping full guard, as Banks tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McLeod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McLeod closes the distance and clinches.
McLeod is trying to break the clinch but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod gets underhooks to prevent Banks's takedown attempt.
McLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLeod clinches up with Banks and pushes him back against the cage.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McLeod throws a right hand that Banks ducks under and follows up with a left that Banks also avoids with ease.
McLeod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLeod tries to break the clinch but Banks is controlling the position.
McLeod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks prevents McLeod from breaking the clinch.
Banks looking for a takedown.
McLeod breaks the clinch.
McLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
Banks fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arms Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks dodges the punch combination from McLeod.
McLeod fails to land with a series of punches.
McLeod works over Banks's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Arms Banks has been cut.
McLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLeod tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McLeod's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banks decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banks.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McLeod's waist but McLeod gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice sprawl there from McLeod as Banks shoots in.
McLeod is looking to clinch.
Banks jabs McLeod right on the nose. McLeod blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
Reese McLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McLeod tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks misses with a head kick.
McLeod tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from McLeod.
McLeod swinging wilding here.
McLeod displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McLeod closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Banks scores with a leg kick.
Reese McLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLeod with a hook.
McLeod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McLeod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Banks has him pressed against the cage.
Banks can't get the takedown.
McLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Banks stands up out of the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks closes this distance looking for a takedown but McLeod circles away.
McLeod scores with a hook.
McLeod misses with the combination.
Nice sprawl there from McLeod as Banks shoots in.
Banks shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Banks was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banks tries to control but McLeod wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
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 Arms Banks will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arms Banks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A low kick from McLeod misses
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. McLeod will be more careful next time no doubt.
McLeod tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
McLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Banks throws a head kick but McLeod moves out of range.
McLeod misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice combination there by McLeod.
McLeod tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Banks counters by clinching up.
McLeod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banks jumps into guard, dragging McLeod to the mat.
Banks will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McLeod preventing the sweep.
McLeod stands up from Banks's guard - McLeod perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McLeod but McLeod pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banks tries for a takedown but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arms Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
McLeod displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McLeod moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
McLeod chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banks can pounce on him.
McLeod has taken the fight to the clinch.
McLeod wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McLeod avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McLeod is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McLeod pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Banks tries to score a body lock takedown but McLeod shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLeod can't break the clinch.
McLeod prevents the takedown attempt.
Banks jumps into guard, dragging McLeod to the mat.
Banks looking for subs off his back but McLeod has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banks wants to improve his position but McLeod is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks looks like he's trying to stand up.
McLeod seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Banks gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McLeod trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banks's guard.
McLeod preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McLeod is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, McLeod circles away and we're back to standing.
McLeod displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McLeod tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Banks avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reese McLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arms Banks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McLeod throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
McLeod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banks counters by clinching up.
Banks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McLeod up against the cage.
Banks prevents McLeod from breaking the clinch.
McLeod drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banks tries to stand but McLeod is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but McLeod is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLeod working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLeod wants to stand but Banks is controlling the position.
McLeod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Banks is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Banks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McLeod manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banks has McLeod in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks is trying to keep McLeod in close.
Banks had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McLeod is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Banks Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McLeod's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks is looking for the choke from the back position but McLeod is controlling his hands well.
Banks loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McLeod hold on?
McLeod holding both Banks 's hands and preventing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can McLeod do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reese McLeod.
I think McLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arms Banks!
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energy
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RATING
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