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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Son (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Son kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I WILL BE HEARD. Banks is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saul Williams-Black Stacey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Son!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Banks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks dives in and grabs Son's left leg, looking for a takedown. Son pushes down on Banks's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Son.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but Son shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daniel Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Son.
Son is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Son looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Son sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Son fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Son is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Son circles away and we're back to standing.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Son misses.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Son rushes Banks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Son tries a knee to the head but Banks blocks it.
Son unloads a knee to the mid-section. Banks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Son lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Banks looking for a takedown.
Son's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Banks is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Son has managed to free his arm - good work.
Son preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Son is trying to stand back up but Banks is controlling him
Son keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banks not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Son wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Son dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Son wants to clinch.
Banks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Son manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Banks won't allow Son to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks is looking to stand up but Son won't let him.
Son looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Son is trying to control the position but Banks postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Son 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.
Banks thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Son is fending him off so far but Banks persists. Nope, Son circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two 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.
Banks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Daniel Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
Banks moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Son wants to sweep but no luck.
Banks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Son manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Banks has Son in his guard.
Banks is breathing heavily.
Banks is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Son is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Son defends well.
Son postures up in Banks's guard and throws a big left but Banks blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son gets to his feet - Banks follows without any prompting.
Son tries to clinch up.
Son has managed to clinch.
Nice body punch from Son - that landed with a thud.
Banks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Son pressing his opponent against the cage.
Son missing with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Son - that landed with a thud.
Son working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Son presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Son working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Daniel Son will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Son is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Son moves in looking to clinch but Banks pushes him off.
Son is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Son's waist but Son gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
Daniel Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks gets a takedown into half guard.
Son controlling the position for now.
Son punching from the bottom.
Son keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Banks seems to be working for a kimura but Son defends the submission attempt.
Banks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Son is looking to escape.
Banks is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well.
Son gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banks is one step ahead there.
Son throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Banks won't allow Son to get back to his feet.
Banks passes Son's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banks seems to be looking for submissions.
Banks is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Son reverses the position - he's now on top in Banks's guard.
Son got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Son has managed to get both his arms back between Banks's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Son landing some decent shots from guard.
Son passes Banks's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Banks is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Son pulls his head out easily.
Son 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.
Son decides to return to a standing position.
Son lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Son.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Daniel Son did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Son looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Banks throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Son's waist but Son gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banks off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Son wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks fails with the takedown.
Daniel Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
Banks keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Son tries to clinch up.
Banks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Son to the mat! Son manages to get full guard.
Son lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Son looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Banks tries to free his leg and advance position but Son is retaining full guard.
Banks drops back looking for a leg! Son is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Son manages to kick Banks off! Banks jumps back into Son's guard.
Banks is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Banks 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks stopping the sweep attempt from Son.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Son has his hands on Banks's head, controlling the position.
Son working a defensive guard here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Son lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Son tries to clinch but Banks moves out of range.
Son is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Son.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Daniel Son will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Banks shoots for a takedown but Son saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Son doesn't manage to clinch there - Banks circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Son tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Banks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Son fails in his attempt to clinch.
Banks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Daniel Son has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Banks.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Son tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Son looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Son wants to clinch.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown. Son tries to sprawl out of it but Banks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Son manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son wants to clinch.
Andre Banks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Banks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Son's half guard.
Son is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Banks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Banks's back!
Son has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Banks rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daniel Son is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Son 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 48:48
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Daniel Son!
Daniel Son retains his lightweight title!
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