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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Chunks (ranked 1205 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Mawashi Geri (ranked 143 p4p, 205 weight class). Mawashi Geri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 cm 38 275 18 - 9 - 0 |
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200 cm 26 280 11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling Excellent boxer Very quick |
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Good wrestler Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Chunks! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mawashi Geri! The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chunks dives in for a single leg takedown but Geri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes. Chunks misses with some punches.
Chunks has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Geri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Chunks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chunks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chunks has hold of one of Geri's legs. Geri is fighting the takedown attempt but Chunks gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Geri is looking to stand back up but Chunks counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Geri.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Geri is defending against the submission attempts here by Chunks.
Chunks working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Chunks seems to be working for a kimura but Geri defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chunks thows a huge punch but Geri dodges it nicely.
Geri is trying to stand.
Geri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chunks. Chunks lands with a punch from half guard. Chunks has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Chunks is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Geri wants to get back to his feet. Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chunks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Geri keeps working. Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks. Geri manages to escape and get back to his feet! Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out. It seemed like Geri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chunks has his takedown stuffed and Geri counters with a right hand to the body. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chunks is defended easily by Geri. Geri throws a counter combo. Geri stuffs the takedown attempt from Chunks. Chunks gets slowly back to his feet. Geri lands with a thumping leg kick.
Geri has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chunks clinches with his opponent.
Geri is looking for a takedown. Chunks tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chunks is trying to trip Geri. He has hold of a leg but Geri is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chunks persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Chunks scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Geri wants to stand and escape but Chunks is having none of it. Geri keeping moving, preventing Chunks from controlling successfully. Chunks is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Geri is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The fighters are working up against the ropes. Geri manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the ropes. Chunks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Geri pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Geri breaks the clinch.
Chunks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Geri. Geri obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Chunks shoots and misses and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice. Geri throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chunks's head. Chunks rushes Geri and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch. Chunks is working for takedown but Geri is calmly controlling the position for now. Chunks is looking to control Geri's arms but Geri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chunks has his back to the ropes. Geri breaks the clinch.
Chunks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Chunks is breathing heavily. Geri blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chunks.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Geri pushes Chunks off but Chunks dives into side control.
Geri bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet! Geri closes this distance looking for a takedown but Chunks circles away. Chunks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Chunks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Geri was covering up waiting for the punch and Chunks finishes the takedown easily into guard. Geri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Geri is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chunks is controlling him. Geri is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Chunks trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Chunks stops Geri from standing up. Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Geri wants to stand but Chunks is controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Geri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chunks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Geri somewhat. Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks darts in looking for a takedown but Geri gets double underhooks and turns Chunks into the ropes. Geri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Geri is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chunks is defending well. Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up. Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Geri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Geri prevents the takedown attempt.
Chunks looking to stall.
Geri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chunks misses with a punch to the body.
Chunks is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Geri is defending well. Geri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Geri breaks from the clinch.
That's eight 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. Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Geri raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Geri misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Chunks fails with the takedown and Geri counters with a flying knee. Nice. Chunks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Geri did well to prevent Chunks getting side control. Geri makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work! Chunks fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Chunks scores with a takedown into Geri's guard. Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Chunks loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Geri is looking to stand up but Chunks isn't so interested in that idea. Geri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mawashi Geri will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Geri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chunks tries for a takedown but Geri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Geri keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Chunks has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Geri. Geri shoots in looking for a takedown. Chunks tries to sprawl out of it but Geri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Chunks manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Geri scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Chunks looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chunks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Geri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chunks somewhat. Geri throws a counter combo. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Geri fails to land with a series of punches.
Mawashi Geri seems to be getting the better of the standup. Chunks shoots in but Geri avoids the takedown attempt easily. Geri connects with a high kick.
It looks like Bobby Chunks has been cut. Chunks avoids the head kick by Geri.
Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out. Chunks dives in and grabs Geri's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geri pushes down on Chunks's head and hops out. Geri is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Chunks shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Geri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Chunks fails with the takedown and Geri counters with a nice uppercut. Chunks gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Geri advances position into side control! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Chunks takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Geri lands an elbow. Chunks tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Geri easily slips into full mount! Geri controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Geri can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chunks is looking to escape. Chunks is trying to reverse the position but instead Geri has taken his back - oops! Geri gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. Geri is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chunks is defending well though. Geri let's go of the attempt for now. Geri controlling well, preventing Chunks from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chunks breaks Geri's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Geri wants to get back to his feet but Chunks is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Geri is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Chunks tries to score a body lock takedown but Geri shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Geri stops a takedown attempt from Chunks.
Chunks stops a takedown attempt from Geri.
Chunks wants to take the fight to the mat but Geri manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Chunks has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Geri after a bit of a struggle. Chunks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Geri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chunks with a lazy takedown attempt and Geri counters with a leg kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Geri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Geri fails with the takedown. Nice sprawl there from Geri as Chunks shoots in. Geri is looking for the big counter here. Geri lands a head kick. Chunks smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily. Geri lands a nice shot to the body.
Chunks shoots in for a takedown but Geri shows good takedown defense. Geri scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Geri controls the position. Geri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chunks, who protects the arm well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Geri is trying to get an arm triangle but Chunks is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Chunks struggling a bit here. Chunks manages to get back to half guard. Chunks actively working from the bottom here. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Geri lands a nice short elbow.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Geri is keen to just control but Chunks is a slippery customer. Chunks actively working from the bottom here. Chunks actively working from the bottom here. Chunks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Chunks looking for a sweep. Not yet Chunks, not yet. Chunks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully.
That's eight 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. Geri's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Chunks clinches up against the ropes. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Geri as Chunks tries to tie him up. Geri wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chunks wants a takedown.
Chunks gets a trip takedown into half guard. Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Geri has one foot on Chunks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Geri shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chunks as he avoids it easily. Geri throws a nice outside leg kick. Chunks closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Geri's guard. Geri has his feet on Chunks's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Geri displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chunks. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Chunks fails with a takedown attempt. Chunks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Geri but Geri pushes him off and we're back to square one. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mawashi Geri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bobby Chunks's cut. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. Chunks fails with the takedown and Geri counters with a left and a right that stings Chunks. Chunks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Geri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chunks thinking. Chunks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Geri tries to avoid it but Chunks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Geri to the ground. Geri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Chunks. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chunks has his takedown stuffed and Geri counters with a nice body shot. Chunks takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Geri lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Mawashi Geri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Geri drives through with a takedown into Chunks's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Mawashi Geri has got the better of the ground game so far. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Geri sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chunks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Geri with a nice head shot there. Chunks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geri defends well. Chunks keeping full guard, as Geri tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted. Geri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chunks keeping moving, preventing Geri from controlling successfully. Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily.
Chunks is looking for a triangle but Geri pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Geri being controlled here momentarily. Geri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Geri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chunks has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Geri has managed to get both his arms back between Chunks's legs - danger averted. Chunks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Geri looks for a takedown but Chunks sprawls well. Chunks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Chunks prevents Geri from standing back up.
Chunks is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Geri looks like he's trying to stand up.
Geri keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chunks connects with a nice short shot to Geri's temple.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Geri tries to kick Chunks off but Chunks keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Chunks is looking to stall here but Geri recovers full guard. Chunks trying to control but Geri is working from the bottom. Chunks looking to pass the guard. Chunks trying to control the position from guard on top but Geri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Chunks postures up in Geri's guard and throws a big left but Geri blocks it. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's six minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chunks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. No luck for Geri with that takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Chunks or perhaps it was just good defense by Geri, which made it look bad. Chunks fails with the takedown. Geri tries to sprawl but Chunks drives through with a takedown into half guard. Chunks winds up and cracks Geri with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Chunks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Geri is trying to stand back up but Chunks is controlling him
Chunks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Geri is trying to stand.
Geri on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Chunks seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Geri is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bobby Chunks! Bobby Chunks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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