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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benga Banga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oberst Herzog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banga kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is ZULU WARRIOR. The key to victory for Benga Banga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Benga Banga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oberst Herzog!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herzog with a poor takedown
and Banga counters with a series of strikes. Herzog will be more careful next time no doubt.
Herzog shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banga defends it nicely.
Banga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Banga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herzog.
Benga Banga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oberst Herzog.
Herzog has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Banga was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banga wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Banga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oberst Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herzog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herzog fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herzog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Herzog shoots and misses
and Banga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herzog shoots in and gets a takedown into Banga's guard.
Herzog looks winded!
Herzog postures up.
Banga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banga had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Herzog defends it easily.
Herzog has gone for a leg lock! Banga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Herzog's guard.
Banga wants to control from the top but Herzog keeps moving.
Banga trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herzog's guard.
Herzog escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Banga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Banga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banga preventing the sweep.
Banga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herzog looking for subs off his back but Banga has passed one foot through into half guard.
Banga wants to control but Herzog is keeping him busy.
Herzog looking for submissions off his back.
Banga tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Herzog.
Herzog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Banga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herzog doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Banga.
Banga wants to pass the guard but Herzog is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banga is trying to work for a kimura but Herzog is defending well.
Banga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Herzog has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banga is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herzog looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Herzog looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banga trying to control from half guard but Herzog is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herzog looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Banga pushes past his half guard into mount!
Banga get's back to his feet.
Herzog gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herzog takes a shot to the head.
It looks like Oberst Herzog has been cut.
Banga lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Herzog has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Banga lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Banga.
Banga scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banga lands a body shot.
Banga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Banga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banga drops Herzog onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Herzog is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Herzog is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Banga.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Banga finish him?
Banga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banga lands a big right hand that drops Herzog! The killer instinct kicks in and Banga finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Banga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benga Banga!
Benga Banga is the new heavyweight champion!
Benga Banga 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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