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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhailu Banister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Barbarian by The Darkness. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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7 - 9 - 0 |
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190 cm
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218 lbs
7 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhailu Banister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banister gets caught flat footed, as Alvarez shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alvarez is working Banister over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Banister wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez drops back looking for a leg! Banister is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Banister manages to kick Alvarez off! Alvarez jumps back into Banister's guard.
Banister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvarez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Banister trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Alvarez is thwarting Banister's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez is thwarting Banister's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Alvarez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Alvarez there.
Banister taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alvarez.
Alvarez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banister wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Banister is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alvarez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Banister wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alvarez connects with a nice short shot to Banister's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez is trying to work for a kimura but Banister is defending well.
Alvarez is thwarting Banister's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez lands with a punch from half guard.
Banister is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Banister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banister wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Banister has hold of Alvarez's hands but Alvarez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banister on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Banister looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Alvarez is thwarting Banister's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is nestled in close to Banister, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alvarez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Banister actively working from the bottom here.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Alvarez is nestled in close to Banister, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Banister is rocked!
Banister taking some punishment here, with Alvarez in his half guard.
Oh Banister is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Banister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Alvarez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alvarez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Banister! More strikes land and this one is all over! Alvarez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avila Alvarez!
An out of breath and clearly excited Avila Alvarez thanked Lion Fightwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Mikhailu Banister stepped up to the mic, saying 'Testing Hiddens'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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