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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mbala Ubuntu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Barta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ubuntu might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hohodza. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
23
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mbala Ubuntu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Franz Barta!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubuntu tries for a takedown but Barta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Barta as Ubuntu shoots in.
Ubuntu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbala Ubuntu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barta misses with the combination.
Ubuntu shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Barta does it's job there.
Ubuntu misses with a takedown attempt - Barta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ubuntu walks into a left hand.
Ubuntu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barta swivels and escapes.
Barta lands a jab-cross combination.
Ubuntu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Barta tries to avoid it but Ubuntu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Barta to the ground. Barta escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barta wants it to stay on the feet.
Ubuntu is breathing heavily.
Ubuntu shoots for a takedown but Barta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Barta misses.
A punch combination from Barta misses.
Barta misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubuntu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Barta.
Barta lands a nice hook to Ubuntu's body. Ubuntu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barta keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Barta misses with the combination.
Barta stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barta wants it to stay on the feet.
Barta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ubuntu moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ubuntu is defended easily by Barta.
Ubuntu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Barta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ubuntu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice combination there by Barta.
Barta throws a series of punches but Ubuntu avoids them all with ease.
Barta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Barta both land. Nice combination.
No joy there for Barta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice combination there by Barta.
Ubuntu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barta wants to stand and escape but Ubuntu is having none of it.
Ubuntu forces his way into half guard.
Barta wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Barta trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ubuntu looking to secure an arm triangle but Barta defends it well.
Ubuntu takes Barta's back.
Barta is trying to stand back up.
Ubuntu is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barta is defending well though. Ubuntu let's go of the attempt for now.
Barta is trying to get back to his feet but Ubuntu has full control of the position and if anything, Barta has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ubuntu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Ubuntu go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ubuntu working for a choke but Barta is defending well.
Barta wants to get back to his feet.
Ubuntu biding his time, controlling Barta.
Barta trying to get back to his feet but Ubuntu is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ubuntu looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mbala Ubuntu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ubuntu fails with a takedown attempt.
Ubuntu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barta is fending him off so far but Ubuntu persists. Nope, Barta circles away and we're back to standing.
Ubuntu shoots in looking for a takedown. Barta tries to sprawl out of it but Ubuntu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbala Ubuntu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barta fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubuntu has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barta scores with a three punch combo!
Barta lands a nice hook to Ubuntu's body. Ubuntu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barta digs a good body shot into Ubuntu's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubuntu looks for a takedown but Barta sprawls well.
Ubuntu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Barta fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Barta. No joy for Ubuntu on that attempt.
Ubuntu fails to land the takedown.
Franz Barta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ubuntu shoots in for a double leg but Barta sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barta throws a right hand that Ubuntu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ubuntu also avoids with ease.
Ubuntu fails with a takedown attempt.
Ubuntu tries for a takedown but Barta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barta throws a one two combo.
Barta slaps away a takedown attempt from Ubuntu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch combination from Barta misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barta swinging wildly here.
Ubuntu dodges the punch combination from Barta.
Barta misses with a few strikes there.
Barta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ubuntu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ubuntu somewhat.
Ubuntu needs to keep his hands up - Barta had a free shot at his head there.
Barta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ubuntu.
Barta looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ubuntu.
Barta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mbala Ubuntu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubuntu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Barta scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Franz Barta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barta looks to land a combination but Ubuntu avoids it well.
Ubuntu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barta avoids it really well and circles away.
Ubuntu shoots in looking for a takedown. Barta tries to sprawl out of it but Ubuntu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Barta manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barta throws a combination. Ubuntu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ubuntu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barta.
Ubuntu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ubuntu is defended easily by Barta.
Barta misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Barta.
No joy there for Barta, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barta moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ubuntu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ubuntu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Barta.
Ubuntu moves out of range of the body kick.
Barta misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ubuntu.
Ubuntu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barta lands with an overhand left.
Barta scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franz Barta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ubuntu.
Ubuntu shoots for a takedown but Barta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barta stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mbala Ubuntu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barta throws a series of strikes that have Ubuntu backpedaling.
Ubuntu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ubuntu stops Barta from getting back to his feet.
Ubuntu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barta wants to get back to his feet.
Ubuntu wants to free his trapped foot but Barta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barta tries to kick Ubuntu off but Ubuntu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Barta stuffs the takedown attempt from Ubuntu. Ubuntu gets slowly back to his feet.
Ubuntu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barta is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ubuntu passes Barta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ubuntu wants to pass to mount but Barta is defending the position.
Barta wants to get back to his feet.
Ubuntu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ubuntu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barta is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Ubuntu takes Barta's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barta is in trouble.
Ubuntu working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Barta is doing well to defend. Ubuntu seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Barta is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mbala Ubuntu!
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