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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khumbo Khumbo Iii (ranked 4154 p4p, 25824 weight class) and Jugabu Batdorani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Khumbo Khumbo Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jugabu Batdorani!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batdorani throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Khumbo Iii was covering up waiting for the punch and Batdorani finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Batdorani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Batdorani is stalling in the full guard.
Batdorani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Batdorani wants to pass the guard but Khumbo Iii is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumbo Iii being controlled here, momentarily.
Batdorani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Batdorani pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khumbo Iii is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Khumbo Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
and Batdorani counters by clinching up.
Khumbo Iii is looking to take this one to the mat.
Batdorani manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Batdorani pushes Khumbo Iii off and gets back to his feet.
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch up
and Batdorani counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Khumbo Khumbo Iii has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khumbo Iii tries for a takedown but Batdorani circles away easily
and Batdorani counters with a crisp one two that drops Khumbo Iii! Batdorani thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Khumbo Iii to his feet! Khumbo Iii is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khumbo Khumbo Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch there but Batdorani circles away.
Khumbo Iii tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Batdorani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Khumbo Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Batdorani.
Batdorani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batdorani content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batdorani trying to pass the guard but Khumbo Iii defending well.
Khumbo Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batdorani performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Batdorani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khumbo Iii defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batdorani is taking a breather. Khumbo Iii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Batdorani looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Khumbo Iii manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Batdorani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Khumbo Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Khumbo Iii keeping full guard, as Batdorani tries to pass.
We've been informed that Batdorani has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Batdorani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jugabu Batdorani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khumbo Khumbo Iii'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.
Khumbo Iii has a takedown stuffed.
Khumbo Iii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Batdorani counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Batdorani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Batdorani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Batdorani controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Batdorani is looking to work some ground and pound but Khumbo Iii has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khumbo Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Batdorani advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Batdorani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jugabu Batdorani has got the better of the ground game so far.
Batdorani is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Batdorani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Batdorani stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khumbo Iii gets full guard.
Khumbo Iii is looking for a triangle but Batdorani pushes his legs off easily.
Batdorani is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Khumbo Iii is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Khumbo Iii has escaped and now he's on top!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Batdorani is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batdorani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khumbo Iii has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Batdorani is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khumbo Iii.
Batdorani takes a little break here. Khumbo Iii wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Khumbo Iii is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Khumbo Iii is trying to escape the position but Batdorani is controlling the position.
Batdorani swings around for an armbar but Khumbo Iii sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Batdorani's guard.
Khumbo Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batdorani wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khumbo Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Khumbo Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Khumbo Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Batdorani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khumbo Iii has Batdorani in his guard.
Batdorani throws a strike but Khumbo Iii rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jugabu Batdorani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khumbo Khumbo Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Khumbo Iii gets caught flat footed, as Batdorani shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khumbo Iii keeping full guard, as Batdorani tries to pass.
Khumbo Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Batdorani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khumbo Iii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batdorani postures up in Khumbo Iii's guard and throws a big left but Khumbo Iii blocks it.
Batdorani must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batdorani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Batdorani takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khumbo Iii won't allow Batdorani to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batdorani slows the pace down in half guard.
Batdorani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khumbo Iii tries to roll over but Batdorani keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Khumbo Iii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khumbo Iii looks for a takedown but Batdorani sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khumbo Iii forces Batdorani back against the cage and clinches.
Khumbo Iii drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batdorani pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khumbo Iii gets caught napping as Batdorani dives in and scores a takedown. Khumbo Iii manages to retain guard.
Batdorani stands up from Khumbo Iii's guard - Batdorani perhaps looking for a knockout.
Batdorani gets a takedown into half guard.
Batdorani is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batdorani stands up out of the half guard.
Batdorani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Batdorani lands in his opponent's guard.
Khumbo Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Batdorani can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Batdorani slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Batdorani gets to his feet. Khumbo Iii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Batdorani scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Khumbo Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jugabu Batdorani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Batdorani 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jugabu Batdorani!
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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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