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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Himbo Bobaluss (ranked 4035 p4p, 5593 weight class) and Matthew Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Bikermann will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Himbo Bobaluss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobaluss dives in and scores a takedown into Bikermann's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bikermann is trying to control the position but Bobaluss postures up.
Bikermann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bikermann has momentary wrist control but Bobaluss slips an elbow through the middle.
Bikermann is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bobaluss is aware though and is defending well.
Bobaluss is in close to Bikermann's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bobaluss postures up.
Bobaluss scoring with some ground and pound.
Bobaluss trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom.
Bikermann not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bobaluss cracks Bikermann with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bikermann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bobaluss decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bikermann, up you get!
Bobaluss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bobaluss scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bikermann explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobaluss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bikermann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Himbo Bobaluss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bikermann looks for a takedown but Bobaluss sprawls well.
Bikermann dives in for a single leg takedown but Bobaluss sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Bobaluss decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bikermann scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bobaluss manages to mount him!
Bikermann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobaluss working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bikermann is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bikermann is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobaluss scoring with strikes but Bikermann is staying in there.
Bobaluss trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bikermann is working to get back to half guard.
Bobaluss sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bikermann can't escape the position.
Bobaluss controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bikermann is squirming around, avoiding Bobaluss's attempts to control the action.
Bikermann is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobaluss lands a couple of good shots and Bikermann has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Bobaluss keeps control of the position easily here as Bikermann tries to buck him off.
Bikermann is taking damage to the body and head.
Bobaluss controlling from the back.
Bikermann is really stuck here.
Bobaluss controlling the position well here. Bikermann rolled but Bobaluss kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann is trying to stand back up.
Bobaluss has the hooks in. Bikermann is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bikermann just trying to survive but Bobaluss is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Bikermann is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bikermann just trying to survive but Bobaluss is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bikermann is in bad spot here.
Bikermann trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bikermann breaks Bobaluss's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bikermann advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Himbo Bobaluss dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bobaluss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bikermann's half guard.
Bikermann tries to roll over but Bobaluss keeps him under control.
Bikermann has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bobaluss is on him like a limpet, forcing Bikermann back against the cage.
Bobaluss pulls guard.
Bobaluss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bikermann can do to turn this around?
Bikermann trying to control but Bobaluss is working from the bottom.
Bikermann slips nicely into half guard.
Bikermann wants to free his trapped foot but Bobaluss is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann wants to advance to full mount but Bobaluss doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bikermann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bobaluss is pressing down on Bikermann's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bobaluss keeping moving, preventing Bikermann from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bikermann slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bobaluss takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bikermann is trying to get an arm triangle but Bobaluss is defending well.
Bikermann is looking to take a break and control but Bobaluss is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bikermann decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bobaluss to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bikermann dives in and scores a takedown into Bobaluss's guard.
Bobaluss has his feet on Bikermann's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bikermann fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bobaluss throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bikermann tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bobaluss is in Bikermann's guard.
Bikermann manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bikermann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bobaluss as he avoids it easily.
Bobaluss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bikermann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobaluss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bikermann is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobaluss lands a couple of elbows.
Bobaluss sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bobaluss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bobaluss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bobaluss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bikermann is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bobaluss stands and throws Bikermann's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Matthew Bikermann will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bikermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bikermann tries to clinch but Bobaluss is having none of it.
Bobaluss is looking to counter the offense by Bikermann and move into the clinch.
Bikermann slips a jab and a cross from Bobaluss.
Bobaluss shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bobaluss working Bikermann over with strikes.
Bikermann is trying to stand up here but Bobaluss is controlling him well.
Bikermann misses with some strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobaluss seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bobaluss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bikermann keeps working.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobaluss pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bikermann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bobaluss lands a nice short elbow.
Bikermann is looking for a sweep. Bobaluss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobaluss working over Bikermann with some ground and pound. Bikermann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bikermann wants to improve his position but Bobaluss is controlling well.
Bikermann is not content to let Bobaluss control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobaluss stalling.
Bikermann wants to improve his position but Bobaluss is controlling well.
Bikermann is trying to control but can't.
Bikermann looking for submissions off his back.
Bobaluss slips a nice elbow through Bikermann's hands, connecting with Bikermann's forehead.
Bobaluss could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobaluss pulls his head out easily.
Bobaluss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bikermann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bikermann taking some punishment here, with Bobaluss in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobaluss takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bikermann is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bobaluss pulls his head out easily.
Bikermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bobaluss keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bobaluss seems to be working for a kimura but Bikermann defends the submission attempt.
Bikermann wants to control but Bobaluss is keeping busy.
Bobaluss slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bikermann gets caught napping as Bobaluss dives in and scores a takedown. Bikermann manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobaluss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bikermann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bobaluss trying to control but Bikermann is working from the bottom.
Bikermann has his foot on Bobaluss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bobaluss works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bikermann trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Himbo Bobaluss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobaluss 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Himbo Bobaluss!
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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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