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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Namicia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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270 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cedric Mabuva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bert Namicia!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Namicia wants to clinch but Mabuva slips to the side
and Mabuva counters with a straight right hand.
Namicia tries to clinch up
and Namicia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Namicia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mabuva counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namicia darts in trying to clinch
and Mabuva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Namicia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mabuva counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mabuva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Namicia looks to clinch
and Mabuva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Namicia tries to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namicia wants to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a three punch combo that has Namicia backing up. Namicia nods at Mabuva to acknowledge the strikes.
Namicia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namicia tries to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a straight right hand.
Namicia tries to clinch but Mabuva moves away
and Mabuva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Namicia tries to clinch up
and Mabuva makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Mabuva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Namicia darts in trying to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Namicia tries to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a stiff right hand.
Namicia moves to clinch but Mabuva breaks away
enabling Mabuva to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namicia darts in trying to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a straight right hand.
Namicia darts in trying to clinch
and Mabuva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mabuva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mabuva counters with a stiff right hand.
Namicia tries to clinch but Mabuva moves away
letting Mabuva counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namicia darts in trying to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Namicia tries to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Namicia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namicia wants to clinch but Mabuva slips to the side
and Mabuva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namicia tries to clinch up
and Mabuva counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Mabuva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Namicia moves to clinch but Mabuva breaks away
letting Mabuva counter with a right hand.
Namicia closes the distance but Mabuva moves to the side
and Mabuva counters with a nice leg kick.
Namicia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Namicia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mabuva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
Namicia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mabuva counters with a three punch combo that has Namicia backing up. Namicia nods at Mabuva to acknowledge the strikes.
Namicia closes the distance but Mabuva moves to the side
and Mabuva counters with a nice uppercut.
Mabuva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mabuva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namicia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mabuva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Namicia moves to clinch but Mabuva breaks away
and Mabuva counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namicia tries to clinch but Mabuva moves away
and Mabuva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Namicia looks to clinch
enabling Mabuva to counter with a crisp jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Namicia might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mabuva has got the better of the exchanges.
Namicia wants to clinch but Mabuva slips to the side
and Namicia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mabuva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mabuva counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cedric Mabuva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mabuva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cedric Mabuva!
After winning the bout, Cedric Mabuva thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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