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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Fury (ranked 3818 p4p, 370 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 4772 p4p, 443 weight class). Fury comes into the arena with Run The Jewels - Legend Has It blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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235 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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198 cm
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265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Drake Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury dives in and grabs Banner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banner pushes down on Fury's head and hops out.
Banner leaves Fury with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Banner misses with a hook
and Fury counters with a shoot takedown. Banner fights it but they end up in guard.
Fury has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fury postures up.
Banner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
Banner is looking to stand up but Fury isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fury wants to control from the top but Banner keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Banner dips to his left and cracks Fury with an uppercut!
It looks like Drake Fury has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with a lunging right hand
so Fury counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fury slips nicely into half guard.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Fury is pressing down on Banner's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banner is holding on for now.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Fury sits in half guard.
Banner wants to control but Fury is keeping busy.
Banner is not content to let Fury control the position.
Banner is trying to get back to full guard.
Banner trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Banner is defending well.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Fury is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banner is trying to stand up here but Fury is controlling him well.
Fury is looking for a kimura here.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner is trying to maintain the position but Fury is very close to passing his half guard.
Banner tries to kick Fury off but Fury keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner is staying active underneath Fury, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to control but Banner is keeping him busy.
Fury stops Banner from getting back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Banner throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Banner gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner.
Bruce Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fury closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Banner explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Banner misses with a straight right.
Banner swinging wildly here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruce Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with a wild combination.
Fury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fury counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banner won't be happy with that.
Fury passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Banner!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Banner is trying desperately to improve position.
Fury controlling from mount.
Banner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fury has hold of Banner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fury tries to control but Banner wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bruce Banner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Drake Fury's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fury moves forwards but Banner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Banner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fury fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Banner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Banner is fending him off so far but Fury persists. Nope, Banner circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banner wants it to stay on the feet.
Banner feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Fury sprawling to the canvas! Fury rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Banner finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner drops Fury with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fury looks back up at him and smiles so Banner waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fury is rocked!
Banner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Banner flashes Fury a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Fury's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Fury crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Banner punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Banner!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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