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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Doffleberg (ranked 3348 p4p, 339 weight class) and Burt Smokebandit (ranked 3582 p4p, 361 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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180 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Doffleberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Burt Smokebandit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smokebandit thows a leg kick but Doffleberg checks it
and Doffleberg counters with a takedown into side control.
Doffleberg creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Doffleberg in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smokebandit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smokebandit taking a bit of punishment here - Doffleberg scoring with strikes.
Smokebandit wants to control but Doffleberg postures up.
Smokebandit prevents Doffleberg from improving position.
Doffleberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smokebandit keeps working.
Smokebandit holds on to Doffleberg's head and controls the position momentarily.
Doffleberg working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Doffleberg works to advance to full mount. Smokebandit defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smokebandit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doffleberg connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Doffleberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smokebandit can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Doffleberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Doffleberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Smokebandit wants to control but Doffleberg is having none of it.
Smokebandit is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Doffleberg lands a couple of good shots and Smokebandit has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smokebandit is really stuck here.
Doffleberg lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Smokebandit is covering up but some of the strikes from Doffleberg are getting through and doing damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doffleberg throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Smokebandit!
Doffleberg has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Smokebandit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Doffleberg's arms.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doffleberg working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doffleberg wants to control but Smokebandit is keeping busy.
Smokebandit tries to roll but Doffleberg sticks to his back.
Smokebandit trying to control the position but Doffleberg manages to sink in the hooks.
Doffleberg doesn't have the hooks in and Smokebandit manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Doffleberg is trying to keep Smokebandit in close.
Smokebandit trying to control but Doffleberg is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Smokebandit throwing strikes from guard but Doffleberg blocks nicely.
Smokebandit being controlled here momentarily.
Smokebandit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Doffleberg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Smokebandit manages to get himself to full guard.
Doffleberg landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doffleberg wants to control from the top but Smokebandit keeps moving.
Doffleberg scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Doffleberg lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Doffleberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doffleberg lands a couple of elbows.
Smokebandit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doffleberg controls the pace.
Doffleberg trying to control but Smokebandit is working from the bottom.
Smokebandit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doffleberg is one step ahead there.
Doffleberg throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smokebandit works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Doffleberg dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Doffleberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smokebandit's waist but Smokebandit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Doffleberg off to one side.
Smokebandit scores with a punch to the head.
Eric Doffleberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smokebandit lands with a nice body punch.
Doffleberg drives through with a takedown into Smokebandit's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Doffleberg trying to control but Smokebandit is working from the bottom.
Doffleberg stands up and waves to Smokebandit to follow him.
Doffleberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smokebandit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doffleberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Smokebandit there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Smokebandit.
Smokebandit throws a series of punches but Doffleberg moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Smokebandit there.
Doffleberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smokebandit can do to turn this around?
Doffleberg throws a lazy head kick
and Doffleberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smokebandit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Doffleberg manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Doffleberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Doffleberg has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Doffleberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smokebandit throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit wants to control from the top but Doffleberg keeps moving.
Doffleberg looking for a sweep. Not yet Doffleberg, not yet.
Smokebandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Doffleberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doffleberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smokebandit seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smokebandit lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smokebandit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doffleberg struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doffleberg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doffleberg is trying to get back to his feet.
Smokebandit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smokebandit scoring with punches from side control.
What's Doffleberg going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's four 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.
Smokebandit trying to control the position but Doffleberg is working away.
Doffleberg wants to control but Smokebandit postures up.
Smokebandit is trying to get an arm triangle but Doffleberg is defending well.
Smokebandit is looking to take a break and control but Doffleberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smokebandit might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doffleberg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Burt Smokebandit 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A leg kick checked by Doffleberg.
Doffleberg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Smokebandit to counter with a crisp jab.
Smokebandit throws a chopping leg kick but Doffleberg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Doffleberg takes one on the button.
It looks like Eric Doffleberg has been cut.
Burt Smokebandit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Smokebandit.
Doffleberg tries to counter with a takedown but Smokebandit is quick to defend against it.
Doffleberg has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doffleberg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smokebandit lands with a right hand.
Smokebandit throws a leg kick
and Doffleberg moves into the clinch.
Doffleberg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doffleberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Doffleberg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smokebandit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Smokebandit keeping moving, preventing Doffleberg from controlling successfully.
Smokebandit is looking for a triangle but Doffleberg pushes his legs off easily.
Doffleberg lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Doffleberg lands a couple of elbows.
Doffleberg lands a couple of digs.
Doffleberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smokebandit looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smokebandit looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smokebandit!
Doffleberg is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Smokebandit is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doffleberg is looking to get to half guard.
Smokebandit with good strikes from the mount here!
Doffleberg holds on to Smokebandit as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Smokebandit landing shots from mount.
Smokebandit trying to control but Doffleberg is having none of it.
Doffleberg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Doffleberg wants to hold on but Smokebandit pushes him away.
Doffleberg is squirming around, avoiding Smokebandit's attempts to control the action.
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!
Doffleberg is desperately trying to improve his position but Smokebandit has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit tries to control but Doffleberg wriggling away.
Smokebandit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smokebandit looking to ground and pound but Doffleberg is blocking nicely.
Smokebandit avoids the attempt from Doffleberg to control.
Smokebandit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Doffleberg turns into him and now he's in Smokebandit's guard.
Smokebandit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doffleberg is one step ahead there.
Smokebandit takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smokebandit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Doffleberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Doffleberg keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smokebandit's head.
Doffleberg connects with a couple of short punches.
Smokebandit keeping moving, preventing Doffleberg from controlling successfully.
Doffleberg gets to his feet - Smokebandit follows without any prompting.
Smokebandit gets caught napping as Doffleberg dives in and scores a takedown. Smokebandit manages to retain guard.
Doffleberg trying to control the position from guard on top but Smokebandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smokebandit has momentary wrist control but Doffleberg slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Burt Smokebandit.
I think Smokebandit has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Burt Smokebandit!
Our winner, Burt Smokebandit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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