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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 2008 p4p, 239 weight class) and Carson Wood (ranked 2346 p4p, 281 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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175 cm
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158 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carson Wood! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Banner throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wood misses with a left hand and Banner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Wood moves out of range of the body kick. We've been told by Banner 's head coaches at Big Bear Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Banner lands with a cross. Wood fails in his attempt to clinch. Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Wood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Banner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Wood throws an overhand right that lands on Banner 's shoulder, as Banner tries to avoid the shot. Banner lands a jab to the nose. A swing and a miss from Wood. A chopping leg kick lands by Banner . The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood. Wood moves out of range as Banner strikes. A decent looking body kick lands there for Banner . Banner dodges the punch combination from Wood.
Banner moves out of range as Wood strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round. Banner defending well as Wood loads up on a big left hand. Lamont Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A good leg kick by Banner . Wood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Banner tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot. Banner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wood. Banner misses with a looping right. Wood misses with a double jab
and Banner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Banner has Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Banner .
Wood tries for a takedown but Banner manages to get underhooks.
Banner lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Banner lands a left hand.
Banner lands a hook that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Wood is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banner pulls him back up using the underhooks. Banner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short uppercut from Banner . Banner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wood.
Lamont Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carson Wood. Wood looks winded! A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner . Still in the clinch, Banner scores with a nice short uppercut. Wood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wood drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside. Banner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Banner . Banner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wood backwards. Wood is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Banner to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A right handed body shot lands from Banner .
A short uppercut from Banner . Banner pushes Wood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside. A right hook to the body lands for Banner .
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Wood's head. Wood wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Banner . Wood has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Banner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Banner scores with a nice hook to the head. Banner lands a nice uppercut. Banner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A shot in the inside from Banner . Banner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wood is rocked! Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards. Wood is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him? Banner gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Banner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wood wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Wood seems to have recovered his senses. A hook to the body from Banner .
Banner lands with a short shot to the head. A short right hand to the side of the head by Banner . Banner gets through Wood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A nice left hand lands by Banner .
A nice right hand lands inside from Banner . A shot in the inside from Banner . Banner lands a shot to the body. Wood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Banner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wood backwards. Banner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wood with a big uppercut! Wood tries to clinch up but Banner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wood to the mat! Wood covers up and Banner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lamont Banner ! Lamont Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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hype
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pop
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