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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raleigh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomba Labomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raleigh Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomba Labomba!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labomba dives in and scores a takedown into Massey's guard.
Labomba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Massey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Massey has his feet on Labomba's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Labomba shoots and misses
and Massey counters with a series of strikes. Labomba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Labomba throws a sloppy head kick and Massey moves out of range easily.
Massey clinches.
Massey is trying to break the clinch but Labomba is controlling him.
Labomba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Massey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Labomba tries to pull guard but Massey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raleigh Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomba Labomba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Massey gets underhooks to prevent Labomba's takedown attempt.
Massey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Massey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Labomba shoots in and drives through. Massey sprawls well.
Massey could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Labomba closes the distance and clinches up with Massey, looking for a takedown. Labomba pushes Massey against the cage but Massey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Labomba looks winded!
Labomba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massey pinned against the cage. Massey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Labomba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Massey counters by moving into the clinch.
Labomba is trying to break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey breaks from the clinch.
Massey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Labomba to the ground. Massey is now in Labomba's guard.
Massey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Massey won't allow Labomba to sweep him here.
Massey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey postures up and lands a big shot to Labomba's brow.
Massey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Labomba throws a leg kick which misses Massey's front leg but catches the back leg as Massey tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Massey lands with a slapping head kick.
Labomba shoots in but no luck this time.
Massey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Massey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Massey jumps guard and drags Labomba to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massey doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Massey wants to sweep here but Labomba controlling him for the moment.
Massey kicks Labomba off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raleigh Massey dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Labomba takes the fight into the clinch.
Massey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Massey blocks a head kick by Labomba.
Labomba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Massey as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Massey as Labomba shoots in.
Labomba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Massey but Massey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Raleigh Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomba Labomba.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labomba moves into range and clinches up with Massey.
Labomba is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labomba is trying to break free.
Massey breaks the clinch.
Labomba throws a head kick but Massey moves out of range.
Massey tries to counter by clinching up but Labomba breaks away and moves out of range.
Labomba shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massey sprawls well. Massey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Labomba gets slowly back to his feet.
Massey tries to counter by clinching up but Labomba breaks away and moves out of range.
Massey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Labomba shoots in for a double leg but Massey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Labomba circles away quickly and effectively.
Massey works over Labomba's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Massey.
Tomba Labomba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Labomba has managed to clinch.
Labomba is trying to break the clinch but Massey is controlling him.
Massey jumps into guard, dragging Labomba to the mat.
Labomba trying to stand up but can't free himself from Massey's guard.
Massey wants to sweep here but Labomba controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey has his feet on Labomba's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Massey's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Massey duly obliges.
Labomba clinches.
Massey pulls guard successfully.
Massey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Labomba's guard.
Massey postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Massey is looking to work some ground and pound but Labomba has wrist control.
Massey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raleigh Massey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Massey moves into range and clinches up with Labomba.
Labomba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Labomba stops a takedown attempt from Massey.
Labomba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Labomba goes for a double leg but Massey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Massey continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Labomba lands with a thumping leg kick.
Massey throws a nice looking combination but Labomba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Labomba lands with a nice combination. Massey backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Labomba slips a jab and a cross from Massey.
Labomba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Massey circles away.
Raleigh Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomba Labomba.
Labomba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Labomba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Massey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Labomba clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Labomba wants to control his opponent's hands but Massey gets his hands free.
Massey trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Labomba doesn't escape.
Massey working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Massey controlling the positon.
Labomba covering up well and avoiding damage.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four 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.
Labomba tries to break free.
Massey controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Labomba tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raleigh Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Massey 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raleigh Massey!
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hype
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RATING
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