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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Four (ranked 2247 p4p, 4034 weight class) and Charles Bukowski (ranked 311 p4p, 519 weight class). Charles Bukowski will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Bukowski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski misses the jab.
Jab by Bukowski.
It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Bukowski misses with a hook.
Four drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bukowski sprawls and moves away.
Bukowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bukowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bukowski takes a swing at Four's ribcage but misses.
Four tries to counter with a takedown but Bukowski is quick to defend against it.
Four has a takedown stuffed.
Four fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bukowski avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Bukowski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.
Four feinted with a counter takedown.
Four misses with a takedown attempt - Bukowski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Four shoots in looking for a takedown. Bukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Four keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bukowski cracks Four with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Four closes the distance and clinches.
Bukowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Four tries to pull guard but Bukowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Four drops back down to his feet.
I was talking to Four's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bukowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Four.
Four tries to stall but Bukowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've been informed that Bukowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four prevents a body shot from Bukowski.
Four letting Bukowski take a breather here.
Four blocks a body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bukowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Four is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.
Bukowski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Four is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Bukowski is keen to just control but Four is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski controlling the pace.
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Four gets back to full guard.
Bukowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Four is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bukowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bukowski trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Bukowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Four has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bukowski has managed to get both his arms back between Four's legs - danger averted.
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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Four is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bukowski is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Four looking for a guillotine here but Bukowski defends easily.
Bukowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bukowski passes Four's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
That's time! Four's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Four shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bukowski as he avoids it easily.
Four shoots in looking for a takedown. Bukowski tries to sprawl out of it but Four keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bukowski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Four fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bukowski sprawls well initially but Four persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bukowski wants to improve his position but Four is controlling well.
Four is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four passes to full mount!
Bukowski is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bukowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bukowski and Four has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bukowski stops Four from passing to mount.
Four is trying to get an arm triangle but Bukowski is defending well.
Bukowski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Four off and has taken his back!
Four is trying to remain composed but Bukowski is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Four manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bukowski's guard. Nice work there by Four.
Four stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bukowski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Four drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bukowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bukowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bukowski!
Four is looking to reverse the position.
Bukowski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Four is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bukowski tries to advance to mount but Four denies him.
Four regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bukowski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bukowski advances position into side control!
Four is not content to let Bukowski control the position.
Four is looking to reverse the position.
Bukowski is putting a hurting on Four here, landing some big shots from side control.
Charles Bukowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bukowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Four keeps working.
Bukowski gets to mount! Four was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski working the ground and pound effectively.
Bukowski with the ground and pound from mount.
Bukowski prevents Four from getting the reversal.
Four is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bukowski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Four hang on?
Four is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bukowski throws a right and a left that Four avoids nicely.
Bukowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Four shoots and misses
and Bukowski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Four uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bukowski.
Four fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Four wants to clinch but Bukowski slips to the side
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bukowski. Four does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four shoots in but no luck this time.
As Four backs off Bukowski throws a huge counter combo but Four manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bukowski scores with a nice strike.
Bukowski sizes up Four with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Four looks to clinch
and Bukowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Bukowski lands a really nice looking cross but Four seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Bukowski.
Bukowski takes a swing at Four's ribcage but misses.
Four changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bukowski tries to avoid it but Four manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bukowski to the ground. Bukowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Four has Bukowski up against the cage in a clinch.
Four tries to pull guard but Bukowski holds him up against the cage and eventually Four drops back down to his feet.
Four jumps guard but Bukowski turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bukowski.
Four just leaning against Bukowski, taking a breather.
Bukowski pushes Four back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Four has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bukowski uses from the top position.
Bukowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Four looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bukowski passes Four's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bukowski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Four does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bukowski is looking to take a break and control but Four is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bukowski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Four defending well though.
Four keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bukowski is trying to control. Four wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Bukowski is keen to just control but Four is a slippery customer.
Four avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bukowski.
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Four wants to improve his position but Bukowski is controlling well.
Bukowski lands with a punch from half guard.
Panda Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski uses his free foot to push down on Four's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Four.
Charles Bukowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Four is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bukowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bukowski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Bukowski!
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energy
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