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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamii Banana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Killer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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179 lbs
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182 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamii Banana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Killer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Vladimir Khabensky and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banana.
Banana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Banana throws an elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Banana's guard. Nice move by Killer!
Banana trying to control the position.
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.
Killer wants to stand but Banana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Banana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Killer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banana's guard.
Banana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banana trying to keep a closed guard but Killer is proving a slippery customer.
Killer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banana wants to sweep here but Killer controlling him for the moment.
Killer postures up.
Banana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Killer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Killer has managed to get both his arms back between Banana's legs - danger averted.
Banana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Killer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Banana's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banana, pushing him back against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Killer.
Banana wants a takedown.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Banana won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banana managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Banana letting Killer take a breather here.
Banana blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banana tries to pull guard but Killer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Killer is pressed up against the ropes. Banana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Killer down to the mat. Killer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamii Banana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banana misses with a series of wild punches.
Killer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banana makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Banana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killer.
Frank Killer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Banana circles away.
Banana thows a body shot but no joy.
Killer is looking to clinch but Banana is avoiding it.
Killer closes the distance but Banana moves to the side
and Killer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Killer moves in looking to clinch but Banana pushes him off.
Killer staying out of range there.
Killer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Banana decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Killer's guard.
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!
Killer controls Banana momentarily but Banana frees himself.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Banana from controlling successfully.
Banana sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Killer's guard.
Killer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banana trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Banana is taking a breather. Killer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
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 Jamii Banana will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Killer tries to clinch but Banana moves away
and Banana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killer thinking.
A slow jab from Banana misses its intended target.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banana throws a lazy uppercut
and Killer counters by clinching up.
Banana takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Jamii Banana has been cut.
Killer misses with an elbow strike.
Killer using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Banana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banana is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Killer can't fight it off and eventually Banana manages to take the fight to the floor. Killer looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banana looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Banana.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Banana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Banana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Banana stopping the sweep attempt from Killer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banana is looking to stand up but Killer won't let him.
Banana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Banana from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Banana does it's job there.
Banana swings for the body but Killer moves out of range.
Killer tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Banana counter with a right hand.
Killer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killer tries to clinch up but Banana circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Banana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banana swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer moves to clinch but Banana breaks away
and Banana counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Banana lands.
Banana throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banana swats away the attempt to clinch by Killer.
Killer tries to clinch but Banana is having none of it.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Banana circles away.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Banana is trying to pull guard but Killer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Killer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Killer lands an elbow inside.
Banana works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Killer being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banana drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Banana off! Banana jumps back into Killer's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banana trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banana drops back looking for a leg! Killer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Killer manages to kick Banana off! Banana jumps back into Killer's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamii Banana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamii Banana's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Killer wants to clinch but Banana slips to the side
and Banana counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Killer thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killer tries to clinch up but Banana circles away and keeps his distance.
Banana throws a shot from downtown. Killer moves away and avoids it.
Killer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banana.
Killer is looking to clinch but Banana is avoiding it.
Banana misses with a wild body shot.
Killer tries to clinch up but Banana circles away and keeps his distance.
Banana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Killer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Banana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Banana lands with an overhand left.
Killer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banana swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Killer tries to clinch there but Banana circles away.
Banana throws a right hand that misses
and Killer counters by clinching up.
Banana has Killer pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Killer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Banana jumps guard but Killer stands there with Banana around his waist. Banana gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Killer landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Banana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamii Banana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Killer tries to stall but Banana uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice elbow from Killer.
Banana managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Banana has had enough of the clinch but Killer keeps him there for the moment.
Banana wants to take the fight to the mat but Killer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Banana avoids it.
Banana on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Banana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Banana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killer just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Killer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Jamii Banana's cut is getting worse.
Banana tries to pull guard but Killer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Banana managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
A right hand to the body from Banana.
Frank Killer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Banana tries to pull guard but Killer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Banana.
Killer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banana.
Banana blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Killer.
Jamii Banana's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Banana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Jamii Banana's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Banana has Killer pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Banana pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Killer tumbling to the mat - Banana dives into Killer's guard.
Killer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Banana trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Banana is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamii Banana wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Killer is looking to clinch but Banana is avoiding it.
Killer doesn't manage to clinch there - Banana circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banana gets tackled into the ropes by Killer. Killer maintains the clinch.
Killer lands a damaging elbow.
Killer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Killer.
I think Banana 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight for Jamii Banana!
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Jamii Banana!
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight for Jamii Banana!
Jamii Banana wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jamii Banana thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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