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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between bubba sparx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and boy talahib itim (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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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, bubba sparx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, boy talahib itim!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sparx closes the distance and clinches up with itim, looking for a takedown. sparx pushes itim against the cage but itim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
sparx throws a push kick but itim slaps the foot to one side.
sparx shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts itim as he jumps to the side.
sparx doesn't manage to clinch there - itim circles away.
sparx missing with a left hand there. itim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
sparx tries to close the distance and clinch up but itim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
sparx tries to clinch up.
itim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
itim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
bubba sparx seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
itim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sparx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bubba sparx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
itim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
sparx is trying to break the clinch but itim is controlling him.
sparx trying to control the position but instead, itim has worked for underhooks and has pushed sparx into the cage.
itim breaks the clinch.
sparx throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
sparx fails with a takedown attempt.
sparx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
sparx avoids a punch combination nicely.
itim scores with a one two! sparx had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
sparx shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. itim defends it nicely.
itim throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
sparx shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? sparx is fending him off so far but itim persists. Nope, sparx circles away and we're back to standing.
sparx throws a head kick but itim moves out of range.
A punch combination from itim misses.
sparx misses with a takedown
and itim counters with a series of strikes. sparx will be more careful next time no doubt.
sparx tries to clinch
and itim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
sparx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and itim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
sparx misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
itim throws a series of punches but sparx moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
itim throws a nice looking combination but sparx bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
itim misses with a few strikes there.
sparx falls off balance throwing a combination
and sparx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
sparx clinches but itim breaks the clinch
and itim counters with a shoot takedown. sparx fights it but they end up in guard.
sparx pulls itim in close to his closed guard and prevents itim from doing any damage or advancing position.
itim postures up in sparx's guard and throws a big left but sparx blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as itim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
itim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
boy talahib itim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
sparx tries to clinch but itim moves away
and itim counters with a series of strikes. sparx will be more careful next time no doubt.
sparx has his takedown stuffed
and itim counters with a series of strikes. sparx will be more careful next time no doubt.
itim looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
itim chips away with some ground and pound.
itim throwing strikes from guard but sparx blocks nicely.
itim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as sparx works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
sparx preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
itim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
itim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
sparx working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from itim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sparx wants to stand but itim is controlling the position.
itim is looking to work some ground and pound but sparx has wrist control.
itim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from itim misses.
No joy there for itim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
sparx with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling itim to score with a decent uppercut.
itim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
sparx trying to keep a closed guard but itim is proving a slippery customer.
itim with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
itim is looking to work some ground and pound but sparx has wrist control.
itim thows a big elbow that misses.
itim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
sparx working a defensive guard here.
sparx manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. itim manages to get himself to full guard.
sparx trying to control but itim is working from the bottom.
itim is breathing heavily.
sparx looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
sparx passes into half guard.
sparx is trying to control. itim wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
sparx controlling the action here.
That's four 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.
sparx works his way into side control.
sparx tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
itim is pushing sparx's head away, looking to escape. sparx manages to hold on to the position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
boy talahib itim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
sparx tries for a takedown but itim circles away easily
and sparx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
sparx fails with the takedown
and itim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in sparx's guard.
itim throws a big right hand that misses.
sparx is looking to stand up but itim isn't so interested in that idea.
itim looking to pass the guard.
itim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
itim trying to control the position from guard on top but sparx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
sparx has his feet on itim's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
bubba sparx is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
itim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
sparx wants to clinch
and itim counters with a one-two to the body.
sparx doesn't manage to clinch there - itim circles away.
sparx looking to land some kicks to the body here.
sparx tries to close the distance and clinch up but itim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
sparx doesn't succeed with the takedown
and itim counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bubba sparx. That's going to take a lot out of him.
itim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A jab from sparx misses.
sparx wants to clinch
and itim counters with a nice uppercut.
sparx fails with the takedown
and itim counters with a one-two to the body.
itim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from sparx.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by itim!
sparx shoots and misses
and itim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
itim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
sparx is trying to drag itim to the mat but itim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
itim is trying to force a seperation but sparx has the dominant position.
sparx fails to pull guard.
sparx jumps guard but itim stands there with sparx around his waist. sparx gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
sparx ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. sparx no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
itim distracts sparx with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
itim trying to control but sparx is working from the bottom.
itim won't allow sparx to sweep him here.
sparx pushes itim off and gets back to his feet.
sparx dodges the punch combination from itim.
sparx looks to clinch
and itim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
sparx tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and sparx takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
boy talahib itim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well itim 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... boy talahib itim!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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