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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 186 p4p, 23 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 199 p4p, 25 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis takes a swing at Banner 's ribcage but misses.
Banner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Banner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Banner is working Lacplesis over against the ropes.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lacplesis prevents a body shot from Banner .
Banner blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
I was talking to Lacplesis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banner .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Lacplesis fails to land.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Banner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lacplesis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner moves into the clinch successfully.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacplesis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lacplesis has Banner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Banner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner pulls Lacplesis into guard.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lacplesis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Banner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banner was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner .
Banner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lacplesis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Lacplesis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice straight punches there by Lacplesis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lacplesis.
Lacplesis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lacplesis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis lands a slapping body shot.
Lacplesis missing with a left hand there. Banner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Banner takes one on the button.
Banner scores with a hook.
Banner looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Banner manages to circle out of the way.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lacplesis takes one to the chin there.
Banner throws an overhand right that lands on Lacplesis's shoulder, as Lacplesis tries to avoid the shot.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Banner throws out a leg kick but Lacplesis moves out of range and Banner only half commits.
Lacplesis is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Banner moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner moves into the clinch.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Banner 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacplesis looks to land a left hand but Banner moved out of range nicely.
Lacplesis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Banner fails to land with a series of punches.
Banner misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner swats away the attempt to clinch by Lacplesis.
Banner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner misses with an uppercut. Lacplesis saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banner misses with a straight left.
Lacplesis moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banner throws a sloppy head kick and Lacplesis moves out of range easily.
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 Humors Lacplesis will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banner throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis throwing a counter right hand but Banner manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banner . Banner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lacplesis throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Banner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Banner .
Banner forces Lacplesis back against the ropes and clinches.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Banner avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the ropes.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Lacplesis misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Lacplesis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Banner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banner is trying to keep Lacplesis in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis wants to get up but he can't break Banner 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Banner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lacplesis tries to stand but Banner is controlling from the bottom.
Banner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner 's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lacplesis wants to stand and escape but instead Banner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banner 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.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner is controlling the position.
Banner trying to control but Lacplesis is working from the bottom.
Banner stands and steps away. Lacplesis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice uppercut lands for Banner . That snapped Lacplesis's head back.
Lacplesis looks to land a right hand but Banner moved out of range.
Lacplesis tries to clinch there but Banner circles away.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacplesiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Lacplesis's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
Lacplesis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Banner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Banner 's midsection.
Banner staying out of range there.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Banner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lacplesiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banner .
Lacplesis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banner counters with a nice uppercut.
Banner connects with a single shot there.
Banner avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner throws a front kick that sends Lacplesis stumbling back into the ropes.
Lacplesis tests Banner 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Banner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Banner misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
A cross from Lacplesis lands.
Banner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner pulls guard successfully.
Banner has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lacplesis is aware though and is defending well.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.
Lacplesis postures up.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Banner is looking for a triangle but Lacplesis pushes his legs off easily.
Banner looking for a guillotine here but Lacplesis defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lamont Banner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lacplesis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Banner misses with the combination.
Lamont Banner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Banner 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Banner lands with a left to the head.
Banner working aggressively here.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Lacplesis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from 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!
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Banner blocking some punches.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Banner lands with a light punch inside.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis - that landed with a thud.
Lacplesis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis throws a punch but it's blocked by Banner .
Banner decides to pull guard.
Lacplesis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banner 's guard.
Lacplesis won't allow Banner to get back to his feet.
Lacplesis wants to get up but he can't break Banner 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lacplesis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lacplesis stands up from Banner 's guard - Lacplesis perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Lacplesis finds it's way through Banner 's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis defending well as Banner loads up on a big left hand.
Banner lands a head kick. Lacplesis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Banner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lacplesis checks a leg kick.
Banner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis slips a jab from Banner .
Banner lands with a straight right. Lacplesis didn't see that one coming.
Lacplesis clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Lacplesis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Banner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lacplesis smiles and moves away.
Banner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banner slips under a jab from Lacplesis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Banner does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Banner throws a head kick that half lands.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis looks to score with a jab to the body but Banner is just out of range.
Banner looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Banner misses with a straight right.
Lacplesis staying out of range there.
Lacplesis misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis throws a body punch but Banner moves out of range.
Lacplesis has managed to clinch.
Banner pulls guard effortlessly.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him.
Lacplesis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lacplesis has managed to get both his arms back between Banner 's legs - danger averted.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner has his foot on Lacplesis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lacplesis works his way back into a safe position though.
Banner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lacplesis wants to stand and escape but instead Banner has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lacplesis has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the ropes to get back to his feet. Banner has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Humors Lacplesis did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Banner .
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis lands a shoulder strike.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner throws a head punch that misses.
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis digs a right hand underneath Banner 's ribcage. Banner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lacplesis blocking some punches.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Lacplesis lands with a short shot to the head.
Banner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banner prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Lacplesis.
Banner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis pushes Banner up against the ropes in a clinch.
Banner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banner is trying to pull guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Banner fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Banner pushes Lacplesis back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Banner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banner , pushing him back against the ropes.
Banner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lacplesis walks away with a smile on his face. Banner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Banner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis is looking to wear down Banner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lacplesis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banner throws a hook but Lacplesis blocks it.
Banner throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Banner moves out of range.
Banner throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Lacplesis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Banner counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis scores with the left hand. Banner knows he should have avoided that one.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Banner 's elbow.
Banner jumps guard but Lacplesis turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner misses with the head strike.
Banner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Banner controls the action.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Banner misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lacplesis lands a hook that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Banner can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner pulls guard successfully.
Lacplesis preventing the sweep.
Lacplesis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner , up you get!
Lacplesis wants to clinch up but Banner keeps it at a distance.
Lacplesis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banner defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Lacplesis scores with a hook to the body. Banner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Banner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lacplesis.
Lacplesis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis had his way with Lamont Banner in that round.
That's time! Lacplesis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lacplesis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banner instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lacplesis.
Banner blocks a body shot from Lacplesis.
Banner lands an uppercut.
Lacplesis tries to work over Banner 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Banner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lacplesis just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Lacplesis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Banner swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Lacplesis on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banner .
Lacplesis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Banner pulls Lacplesis into guard.
Lacplesis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Banner is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner seems keen to control Lacplesis's posture.
Lacplesis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Banner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him.
Lacplesis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Lacplesis from standing up.
That's two 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Lacplesis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banner in his tracks.
Lacplesis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banner .
Banner tries to move into range but Lacplesis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Banner misses.
Lacplesis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lacplesis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banner breaks from the clinch.
Banner closes the distance and clinches.
Banner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lacplesis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis lands a left hand.
Banner blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lacplesis backwards.
Banner lands with a light punch inside.
Banner scores with a shot to the side of Lacplesis's head.
Lacplesis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banner backwards.
Banner tries to pull guard but Lacplesis forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lamont Banner .
Banner is trying to push Lacplesis away but Lacplesis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Lacplesis misses with a punch on the inside.
Banner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Banner controls his hands.
Banner takes a shot to the head.
Banner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lacplesis.
Banner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banner . Lacplesis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis is looking to counter the offense by Banner and move into the clinch.
Lacplesis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Banner s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Banner .
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Banner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lacplesis has a couple of punches blocked by Banner .
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
Banner fails to pull guard.
Banner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Banner jumps guard and drags Lacplesis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lacplesis wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lacplesis trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lacplesis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banner swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Banner tries to keep at a distance but Lacplesis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lacplesis.
Banner throws a punch but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Humors Lacplesis.
I think Lacplesis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Humors Lacplesis!
Humors Lacplesis wins by majority decision!
Humors Lacplesis retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Humors Lacplesis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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