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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosse Bula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bula has chosen Last resort as his entrance music. Bosse Bula has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Donovan Hughes's chin.
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250 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donovan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosse Bula!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bula.
Bula looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hughes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bula counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hughes is trying to get back to half guard.
Hughes pushes Bula away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bula gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hughes could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hughes is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Hughes can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to buck Bula off but Bula is having none of it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick
and Bula counters with a shoot takedown. Hughes fights it but they end up in guard.
Hughes looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hughes is trying to keep Bula in close.
Hughes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bula lands a couple of elbows.
Hughes seems keen to control Bula's posture.
Hughes wants to hit a switch here but Bula passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there!
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bula on the ground.
Bula avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bula prevents Hughes from getting the reversal.
Bula thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hughes holds on for dear life, controlling Bula's posture momentarily.
Hughes is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hughes wants to control but Bula is having none of it.
Bula has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hughes regains half guard.
Hughes tries to roll over but Bula keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosse Bula dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hughes wants to clinch
and Bula counters with a head kick.
Hughes needs to keep his hands up - Bula had a free shot at his head there.
Hughes tries to clinch there but Bula circles away.
Hughes closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hughes lands in his opponent's guard.
Hughes trying to control but Bula is working from the bottom.
Hughes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hughes wants to control from the top but Bula keeps moving.
Hughes gets to his feet - Bula follows without any prompting.
Donovan Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes tries to clinch up.
Hughes throws a sloppy head kick and Bula moves out of range easily.
Bula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bula is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hughes is nestled in close to Bula, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hughes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hughes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Donovan Hughes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hughes wants to control but Bula is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hughes misses with a double jab
so Bula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hughes has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bula off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Bula closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hughes did well to prevent Bula getting side control.
Bula is trying to work for a kimura but Hughes is defending well.
Hughes is trying to stand up here but Bula is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bula is looking for a kimura here.
Hughes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hughes controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Hughes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hughes.
Hughes darts in and clinches Bula up against the cage.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hughes tries for a takedown but Bula circles away easily
and Bula counters with a single leg into guard. Hughes didn't expect that.
Hughes looking for a guillotine here but Bula defends easily.
Hughes wants to hit a switch here but Bula passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hughes there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bula has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bula has control of Hughes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hughes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hughes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bula working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bula working for a submission but Hughes is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bula looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bula swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hughes is now in Bula's guard. A big mistake from Bula there, giving up the dominant position!
Bula looking for a guillotine here but Hughes defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hughes wants to stand but Bula has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hughes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bula is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hughes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bosse Bula comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bula 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosse Bula!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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