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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 1602 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Joey Bam Bam (ranked 220 p4p, 198 weight class). Dementia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. Bam Bam has chosen Sleep Now In The Fire as his entrance music. Joey Bam Bam has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pugilistic Dementia's chin.
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28 - 9 - 0 |
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187 cm
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204
13 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 28 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Bam Bam!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bam Bam drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Bam Bam politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bam Bam prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dementia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bam Bam trying to control the action but Dementia is working from the bottom.
Bam Bam working away.
Bam Bam throws an elbow but Dementia slips to the side and avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam working the ground and pound from side control.
Dementia sneaks back into half guard.
Bam Bam lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bam Bam seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dementia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bam Bam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dementia is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard.
Dementia is looking to improve his position.
Bam Bam with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bam Bam wants to take a breather but Dementia is having none of it.
Bam Bam stalling.
Dementia is trying to maintain the position but Bam Bam is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Bam Bam stalling.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bam Bam is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dementia!
Bam Bam lands with some strikes.
Bam Bam has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dementia's face.
Bam Bam scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bam Bam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dementia is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dementia can't escape the position.
Bam Bam trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dementia tries to hold on but Bam Bam postures up.
Bam Bam tries to control but Dementia wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dementia is now in Bam Bam's guard. A big mistake from Bam Bam there, giving up the dominant position!
Dementia trying to control the position from guard on top but Bam Bam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bam Bam is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dementia is aware though and is defending well.
Bam Bam keeping moving, preventing Dementia from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam Bam is looking for a triangle here but Dementia uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dementia trying to control the action but Bam Bam is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Bam Bam dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bam Bam fails with the takedown.
Dementia tries to bum rush Bam Bam with a series of wild strikes but Bam Bam uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dementia throws a solid leg kick but Bam Bam takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dementia.
Dementia lands with a cross.
It looks like Joey Bam Bam has been cut.
Bam Bam goes for a double leg but Dementia avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dementia continues to drive forward.
Dementia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam checks a leg kick.
Good work by Bam Bam as he checks the leg kick.
Dementia ducks under a wild hook from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam slips a straight right by Dementia.
Dementia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bam Bam closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dementia's guard.
Bam Bam has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Far-Q Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dementia controlling Bam Bam's posture.
Dementia is looking for a triangle but Bam Bam pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bam Bam's guard.
Bam Bam wants to sweep here but Dementia controlling him for the moment.
Dementia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dementia wants to control from the top but Bam Bam keeps moving.
Dementia pushes down on Bam Bam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam is refusing to be controlled, as Dementia sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bam Bam actively working from the bottom here.
Bam Bam regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dementia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bam Bam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Joey Bam Bam has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bam Bam trying to keep a closed guard but Dementia is proving a slippery customer.
Dementia scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam keeping moving, preventing Dementia from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam is trying to control the position but Dementia postures up.
Bam Bam has Dementia pulled in close to control his posture.
Dementia wants to control from the top but Bam Bam keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bam Bam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dementia sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bam Bam somewhat.
Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bam Bam.
Bam Bam moves out of range as Dementia throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dementia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bam Bam turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dementia pushes Bam Bam off and gets back to his feet.
Bam Bam looks for a takedown but Dementia sprawls well.
Dementia misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bam Bam is looking to clinch but Dementia is avoiding it.
Bam Bam checks a low kick from Dementia.
Bam Bam gets a double leg takedown into Dementia's guard.
Dementia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dementia is really struggling to control Bam Bam but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bam Bam looking to pass the guard.
Dementia working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pugilistic Dementia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Bam Bam's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bam Bam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dementia.
Good standup being displayed there by Bam Bam as he connects with a hook.
Bam Bam shoots in for a double leg but Dementia sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dementia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bam Bam.
Dementia motions for Bam Bam to come forward. Dementia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dementia jabs Bam Bam to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dementia misses with a lunging right hand
and Bam Bam counters with a nice uppercut.
Bam Bam shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dementia as he jumps to the side.
Bam Bam throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia tests Bam Bam's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dementia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dementia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bam Bam.
Pugilistic Dementia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Bam Bam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bam Bam to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bam Bam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dementia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dementia not doing much here.
Bam Bam keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam wants to get back to full guard.
Dementia is working for a kimura here but Bam Bam manages to reverse the position and he's now in Dementia's guard.
Bam Bam missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bam Bam works over Dementia with some ground and pound from guard.
Dementia is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dementia trying to keep a closed guard but Bam Bam is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam Bam wants to control from the top but Dementia keeps moving.
Dementia has Bam Bam pulled in close to control his posture.
Bam Bam scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dementia looking for a sweep. Not yet Dementia, not yet.
Dementia has momentary wrist control but Bam Bam slips an elbow through the middle.
Bam Bam is in close to Dementia's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bam Bam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bam Bam lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dementia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bam Bam.
Bam Bam wants to pass the guard but Dementia is keeping the position.
Bam Bam trying to control the position from guard on top but Dementia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dementia loads up on a big right hand but Bam Bam slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Dementia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bam Bam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dementia pinned against the cage. Dementia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bam Bam stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Bam Bam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bam Bam has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Bam Bam!
Joey Bam Bam seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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