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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Davdio Branko (ranked 747 p4p, 328 weight class) and Heismann Haa (ranked 52 p4p, 21 weight class). Haa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Her kommer Heismann HÃ¥ kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Heismann Haa has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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27 - 25 - 0 |
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170 cm
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140
18 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Davdio Branko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heismann Haa!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haa throws an overhand right that lands on Branko's shoulder, as Branko tries to avoid the shot.
Branko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Haa quickly recovers to half guard.
Branko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Haa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Branko.
Branko is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Haa to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Branko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Haa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Haa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Haa!
Branko is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Branko manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Branko works his way into side control.
Haa manages to get back to half guard.
Branko is working for a kimura but Haa is defending it quite comfortably.
Haa is defending against the submission attempts here by Branko.
Branko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haa!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Haa is on top in guard.
Branko has his foot on Haa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haa works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Haa defends it easily.
Branko is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Branko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Branko has his foot on Haa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haa works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Branko working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Haa has passed into half guard!
Branko gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Branko is looking for a triangle but Haa pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Davdio Branko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Branko slips a straight right by Haa.
Branko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haa misses with a low kick.
Branko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Branko shoots for a takedown but Haa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Haa misses with a hook.
Branko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Branko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Haa defends well and Branko ends up having to push Haa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Haa as Branko shoots in.
Haa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branko shoots in but no luck this time.
An inside leg kick from Haa misses.
A good leg kick by Haa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko has a takedown stuffed.
Branko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Haa as he jumps to the side.
Branko has his takedown stuffed
and Branko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Davdio Branko has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Haa. No joy for Branko on that attempt.
Branko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Haa!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haa manages to get back to half guard.
Haa is in trouble now - Branko has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Branko jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Haa is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Haa and Branko has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Haa tries to bench press Branko off him but Branko keeps the position.
Branko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Branko swings around for an armbar but Haa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Branko's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Branko has his foot on Haa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Haa works his way back into a safe position though.
Branko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Haa has picked Branko up and slammed him! Branko can't keep hold of the triangle and Haa manages to pass to side control!
Branko sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Haa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Branko is trying to escape the mount.
Haa controlling from the full mount.
Branko really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Haa controlling from mount.
Branko is looking to get to half guard.
Branko is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Branko regains half guard.
Branko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Branko has a hand on Haa's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haa takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Branko working to try and regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heismann Haa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davdio Branko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Branko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Branko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haa keeping full guard, as Branko tries to pass.
Branko is looking to pass into half guard but Haa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haa is in guard.
Branko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Haa passes into side control.
Davdio Branko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Branko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa happy to just control the position for now.
Haa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Branko keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Branko is looking to regain half guard here but Haa keeps moving and retains side control.
Branko seems a little lost for a moment, as Haa dominates the positioning.
Branko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Branko is letting Haa control him for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
Haa with a nice calf kick.
Branko tries for a takedown but Haa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Branko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davdio Branko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haa lands the left hand.
Branko moves out of range of the strikes.
Branko takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haa scores with a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Branko gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heismann Haa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haa 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heismann Haa!
After winning the bout, Heismann Haa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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