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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Minaj (ranked 2848 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Bango (ranked 6045 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicholas Minaj could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bingo Bango's chin.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicholas Minaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bingo Bango!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bango stuffs the takedown attempt from Minaj. Minaj gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Minaj is defended easily by Bango.
Minaj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bango sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minaj somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Minaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bango shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bango showed some decent athleticism there.
Minaj regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango wants to control from the top but Minaj keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bango is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Minaj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bango has managed to free his arm - good work.
Minaj seems to be working for a kimura but Bango defends the submission attempt.
Bango trying to control but Minaj postures up.
Bango is looking to get back to full guard here but Minaj has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minaj tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bango is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Minaj seems to be working for a kimura but Bango defends the submission attempt.
Bango trying to control from the bottom.
Minaj looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Minaj wants to control but Bango is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Minaj seems to be looking for submissions.
Bango trying to hold on to Minaj's head to control him but Minaj postures up.
Minaj is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bango doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Minaj.
Minaj is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bango is just riding it out for now. Minaj eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Minaj trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minaj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bango has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Minaj dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Minaj shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bango defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Bango releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bango manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Minaj on his heels. He'll look to pass Minaj's guard now, I'm sure.
Bango not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nicholas Minaj overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bango tries to free his leg and advance position but Minaj is retaining full guard.
Minaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bango's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Minaj wants to control from the top but Bango keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minaj showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minaj trying to control but Bango is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minaj is one step ahead there.
Minaj tries to free his leg and advance position but Bango is retaining full guard.
Minaj postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bango is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Minaj, into his guard.
Minaj keeping moving, preventing Bango from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bango won't allow Minaj to sweep him here.
Bango content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bango lands a couple of digs.
Minaj trying to keep a closed guard but Bango is proving a slippery customer.
Minaj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bango is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minaj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bango has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Minaj is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bango has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bango trying to control but Minaj postures up.
Minaj has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
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.
Bango defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Minaj.
Minaj has control of Bango's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bango regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Minaj prevents Bango from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minaj tries to control but Bango wriggling away.
Minaj with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Minaj dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bango clinches up against the cage.
Bango is trying to trip Minaj. He has hold of a leg but Minaj is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bango persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bango got a little sloppy there for a moment and Minaj has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bango has managed to get both his arms back between Minaj's legs - danger averted.
Bango is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bango wants to control from the top but Minaj keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bango slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Minaj tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bango sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bango connects with a couple of short punches.
Minaj trying to keep a closed guard but Bango is proving a slippery customer.
Bango trying to control the position from guard on top but Minaj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minaj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Minaj is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bango content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Minaj is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bango tries to free his leg and advance position but Minaj is retaining full guard.
Bango is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bango trying to control but Minaj is working from the bottom.
Minaj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Minaj looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bango passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bango creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bango is looking to take a break and control but Minaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bango lands a nice forearm strike.
Minaj avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bango.
Minaj wants to control but Bango postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bango controls the position from side control.
Bango cracks Minaj with a big right hand but Minaj just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bango in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Minaj tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bango is looking to take a break and control but Minaj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bango controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bango works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bingo Bango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bango slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Bango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minaj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Minaj!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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