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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Fluke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodore Osbourne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fluke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dresta - Dippin' (Dirty West Mixtape Vol. 1). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kobe Fluke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Osbourne!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osbourne throws a shot from downtown. Fluke moves away and avoids it.
Osbourne avoids the head kick by Fluke.
Osbourne throws a series of punches but Fluke avoids them all with ease.
Osbourne throws a nice looking combination but Fluke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fluke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osbourne moves away.
Osbourne misses with a wild combination.
Fluke slips a jab and a cross from Osbourne.
Osbourne lands with a nice combination. Fluke backs away looking to recover.
Osbourne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fluke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fluke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Osbourne does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that Fluke avoids nicely.
Theodore Osbourne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osbourne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fluke throws a sloppy head kick and Osbourne moves out of range easily.
Fluke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fluke lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Osbourne at a distance.
Fluke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Osbourne misses with a double jab.
Fluke instigates a clinch.
Fluke wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fluke managing to block the knees to the body from Osbourne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Osbourne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fluke dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Osbourne pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Osbourne with a hook.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that Fluke avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Osbourne. Fluke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fluke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Osbourne moves away.
Donk. Osbourne catches Fluke right on the button with a cross.
Theodore Osbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fluke shoots in and drives through. Osbourne sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Fluke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Osbourne.
Osbourne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fluke is breathing heavily.
Osbourne misses with a series of wild punches.
Osbourne scores with a hook to the body. Fluke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fluke pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Osbourne misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Osbourne, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fluke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Osbourne is fending him off so far but Fluke persists. Nope, Osbourne circles away and we're back to standing.
Osbourne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Osbourne loads up on a big right hand but Fluke slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fluke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes from Osbourne. Those never looked like landing.
Osbourne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fluke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fluke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Osbourne sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice body punch from Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a right hand that Fluke ducks under and follows up with a left that Fluke also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Osbourne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Osbourne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Osbourne misses with a shot to the body
and Fluke counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Osbourne thinking.
Fluke throws a hook but Osbourne blocks it.
Fluke doesn't manage to clinch there - Osbourne circles away.
Fluke missing with a left hand there. Osbourne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Osbourne misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Osbourne.
Osbourne darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osbourne misses with the combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fluke. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Fluke misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osbourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osbourne circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fluke tries to land a front kick but Osbourne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Fluke.
Osbourne tests Fluke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fluke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Osbourne, pushing him back against the cage.
Osbourne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Osbourne manages to break the clinch.
Kobe Fluke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Osbourne connects with a right hand. Fluke shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Osbourne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fluke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fluke dives in and scores a takedown into Osbourne's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Fluke is looking to work some ground and pound but Osbourne has wrist control.
Osbourne keeping full guard, as Fluke tries to pass.
Fluke won't allow Osbourne to sweep him here.
Osbourne is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fluke is aware though and is defending well.
Osbourne wants to get back to his feet but Fluke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fluke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fluke being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fluke gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fluke throws a body punch but Osbourne moves out of range.
Osbourne throws a right hand that Fluke ducks under and follows up with a left that Fluke also avoids with ease.
Osbourne cracks Fluke with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fluke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fluke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osbourne kicks Fluke off and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Osbourne.
Fluke throws a head kick that misses.
Osbourne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fluke dodges the punch combination from Osbourne.
Fluke connects with a right hand. Osbourne shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fluke throws a leg kick but Osbourne moved away.
Osbourne has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Osbourne misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Theodore Osbourne 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fluke tries to land a front kick but Osbourne steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Osbourne misses with a double jab.
Osbourne throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fluke counters with a left and a right that stings Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a body punch but Fluke moves out of range.
Osbourne catches Fluke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fluke is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Osbourne enables Fluke to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Osbourne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osbourne is wriggling around but Fluke manages to pass to half guard.
Osbourne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Osbourne wants to improve his position but Fluke is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fluke is keen to just control but Osbourne is a slippery customer.
Osbourne trying to control here.
Osbourne is looking for a sweep. Fluke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Osbourne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fluke gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fluke looks to land a right hand but Osbourne moved out of range.
Fluke shoots in looking for a takedown. Osbourne tries to sprawl out of it but Fluke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Osbourne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Fluke or perhaps it was just good defense by Osbourne which made him look bad.
Osbourne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Osbourne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Osbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fluke was well out of range. Poor timing from Osbourne.
Osbourne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Osbourne thows a body shot but no joy.
Osbourne misses with a wild combination.
Osbourne connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne leaves Fluke with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kobe Fluke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osbourne throws a series of punches but Fluke moves out of range.
Osbourne lands a lovely overhand right.
A left and a right from Osbourne both land. Nice combination.
Osbourne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Osbourne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fluke feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fluke wants to control from the top but Osbourne keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osbourne looking for a sweep. Not yet Osbourne, not yet.
Kobe Fluke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fluke prevents Osbourne from getting back to his feet.
Fluke has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Osbourne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fluke is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Osbourne 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Theodore Osbourne.
I've got Osbourne winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Theodore Osbourne!
Kobe Fluke was interviewed post fight and said 'People lose, I let him win. But I'll come back.'.
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