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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Al Bummin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shuu Hitoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bummin comes to the cage accompanied by Self Recorded. The key to victory for Al Bummin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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176 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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180 cm
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182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Good kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Al Bummin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shuu Hitoshi!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitoshi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bummin did well to prevent Hitoshi getting side control.
Still in half guard, Hitoshi seems content to control.
Hitoshi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bummin keeps working.
Still in half guard, Hitoshi seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bummin wants to get back to full guard.
Hitoshi not doing much here.
Hitoshi wants to free his trapped foot but Bummin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bummin wants to get back to full guard.
Bummin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bummin looking for subs off his back but Hitoshi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bummin with the active half guard here but Hitoshi passes nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bummin is not content to let Hitoshi control the position.
Bummin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hitoshi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bummin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hitoshi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hitoshi trying to mount his opponent but Bummin defends it.
Bummin wants to improve his position but Hitoshi is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitoshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bummin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bummin actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bummin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitoshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bummin misses with a takedown attempt
and Hitoshi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bummin's guard.
Hitoshi stays in close to Bummin's body and controls the position.
Hitoshi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitoshi wants to pass the guard but Bummin is keeping the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bummin wants to hit a switch here but Hitoshi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bummin there!
Bummin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bummin looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Bummin is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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.
Hitoshi trying to control momentarily.
Hitoshi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bummin kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bummin tries to escape but Hitoshi has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hitoshi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Bummin turns into Hitoshi and is now in his guard.
Bummin looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bummin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shuu Hitoshi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bummin shoots and misses
and Hitoshi counters with a takedown into side control.
Bummin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bummin is looking for a sweep. Hitoshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi is trying to control the action in half guard but Bummin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hitoshi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bummin!
Hitoshi is looking to work his way around to Bummin's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Bummin tries to reverse the position but Hitoshi maintains control.
Hitoshi controlling from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bummin can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bummin manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Shuu Hitoshi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hitoshi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bummin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bummin is refusing to be controlled, as Hitoshi sits in half guard.
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.
Hitoshi content to control rather than advance.
Bummin tries to roll over but Hitoshi keeps him under control.
Bummin is working hard here to advance position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hitoshi looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bummin wants to sweep here but Hitoshi controlling him for the moment.
Bummin working for submissions but it's allowed Hitoshi to get to half guard.
Bummin actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Hitoshi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hitoshi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bummin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hitoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bummin tries to get to full guard but Hitoshi has control of the leg.
Bummin wants to sweep but Hitoshi has passed to side control!
Bummin is trying to get back to half guard.
Hitoshi is looking to take a break and control but Bummin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hitoshi has his takedown stuffed
and Bummin counters with a single leg into guard. Hitoshi didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Shuu Hitoshi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hitoshi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bummin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitoshi pulls his head out easily.
Bummin moves into full guard.
Bummin keeping full guard, as Hitoshi tries to pass.
Hitoshi trying to control but Bummin is working from the bottom.
Bummin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitoshi wants to control from the top but Bummin keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bummin looking for subs off his back but Hitoshi has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hitoshi trying to control the pace.
Bummin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hitoshi pulls his head out easily.
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.
Hitoshi is looking to take a break and control but Bummin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hitoshi controlling the pace.
Bummin is looking for a sweep. Hitoshi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hitoshi controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Shuu Hitoshi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitoshi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bummin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hitoshi!
Bummin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hitoshi is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hitoshi and Bummin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bummin swings around for an armbar but Hitoshi sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bummin's guard.
Hitoshi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bummin's face as Hitoshi controls the position.
Bummin is not content to let Hitoshi control the position.
Hitoshi controlling the position.
Bummin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hitoshi's best efforts.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Shuu Hitoshi.
Well Hitoshi 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shuu Hitoshi!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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