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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Jennings (ranked 4929 p4p, 382 weight class) and Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 24859 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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255 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 New York, Bubba Jennings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Van Cleefe!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
Jennings dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Cleefe jumps guard but Jennings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Van Cleefe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Jennings.
Jennings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Van Cleefe tries to work over Jennings's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Cleefe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jennings manages to break the clinch.
Jennings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Cleefe swings wildly with an uppercut but Jennings uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Cleefe pulls guard successfully.
Van Cleefe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jennings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jennings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings is looking to stand up but Van Cleefe won't let him.
Jennings has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jennings stands and steps away. Van Cleefe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jennings feints a jab promting Van Cleefe to slip. Jennings then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Cleefe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Lee Van Cleefe has been cut.
Jennings has managed to clinch.
Jennings breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jennings has closed the distance and engaged Van Cleefe in a clinch.
A short right from Jennings.
Jennings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Cleefe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Cleefe drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Cleefe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jennings softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Jennings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jennings misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Cleefe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bubba Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
A punch combination from Jennings misses.
Jennings wants to clinch but Van Cleefe slips to the side
and Van Cleefe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jennings tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Cleefe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Cleefe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jennings with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennings misses with a combination
and Jennings takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Bubba Jennings has been cut.
Jennings scores with a three punch combo!
Jennings drives through and clinches with Van Cleefe against the cage.
Jennings keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Cleefe's efforts to push away.
Jennings blocks an uppercut.
Jennings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Cleefe throws a low kick, looking for Jennings's leg but Jennings calmly moves out of range.
Van Cleefe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Cleefe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jennings scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Cleefe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Cleefe jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Cleefe working for a triangle but Jennings defends it easily.
Jennings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jennings landing with the ground and pound.
Jennings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Cleefe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jennings has managed to get both his arms back between Van Cleefe's legs - danger averted.
Jennings stands and steps away. Van Cleefe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Jennings dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jennings tries to clinch up but Van Cleefe circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Van Cleefe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Cleefe slips a jab and a cross from Jennings.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Cleefe throws a counter combo.
Van Cleefe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jennings forces Van Cleefe back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jennings lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Cleefe backwards.
Jennings breaks from the clinch.
Van Cleefe slips a jab and a cross from Jennings.
Bubba Jennings is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe slips a jab and a cross from Jennings.
It seemed like Van Cleefe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jennings uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Cleefe.
Jennings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Cleefe counters with a body kick that stops Jennings in his tracks momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bubba Jennings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jennings tries to clinch up but Van Cleefe circles away and keeps his distance.
Jennings wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Cleefe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jennings tries to clinch up.
Jennings is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jennings scores with a punch to the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Cleefe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jennings smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennings connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jennings moves in looking to clinch but Van Cleefe pushes him off.
It seemed like Van Cleefe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jennings fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jennings wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jennings looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Cleefe scores with a four punch combination!
Jennings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Van Cleefe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jennings scores with a three punch combo!
Jennings is looking to clinch.
Jennings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Cleefe can do to turn this around?
Jennings throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Cleefe counters with a low kick, right behind Jennings 's knee.
Jennings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe catches Jennings napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Jennings to the canvas!
Jennings is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Cleefe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jennings's guard.
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jennings has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Cleefe trying to control the action but Jennings is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Van Cleefe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jennings tries to roll over but Van Cleefe keeps him under control.
Van Cleefe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Van Cleefe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Cleefe misses with a head kick.
Jennings wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Cleefe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jennings.
Jennings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Cleefe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Cleefe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jennings defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jennings throws a nice looking combination but Van Cleefe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jennings throws a right hand that Van Cleefe ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Cleefe also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jennings tries to clinch but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cleefe tries to keep at a distance but Jennings has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Cleefe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jennings pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Van Cleefe wants to stall.
Van Cleefe goes for a takedown attempt but Jennings pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bubba Jennings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Van Cleefe.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Cleefe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Van Cleefe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jennings fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe tries to bum rush Jennings with a series of wild strikes but Jennings uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jennings lands a right hook to the body.
Jennings rushes Van Cleefe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jennings lands a nice shot to the body.
Jennings's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Danga de danga de dang - Jennings scores with a four punch combination!
Jennings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Cleefe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice combination there by Jennings.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jennings misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Van Cleefe tries to get set, Jennings tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Cleefe manages to avoid the attempt.
Jennings has Van Cleefe up against the cage in a clinch.
Jennings lands a left hand.
Jennings escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bubba Jennings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jennings throws a one two combo.
Van Cleefe has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jennings throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Van Cleefe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jennings throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennings throws a series of punches but Van Cleefe moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Cleefe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jennings circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Cleefe misses with a wild body shot.
Jennings lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jennings wants to clinch up but Van Cleefe keeps it at a distance.
Van Cleefe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jennings defends it well.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jennings.
Van Cleefe dodges the punch combination from Jennings.
And Van Cleefe tries to counter it with a takedown but Jennings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jennings avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jennings is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Jennings showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jennings has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Jennings!
Bubba Jennings decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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FIGHT
RATING
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