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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Hulak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Zumbehl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brayden Hulak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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BJJ White 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayden Hulak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Zumbehl!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zumbehl throws an overhand right that lands on Hulak's shoulder, as Hulak tries to avoid the shot.
Zumbehl leaves Hulak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Zumbehl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zumbehl is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hulak.
Zumbehl misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Zumbehl.
Zumbehl swinging wilding here.
Hulak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zumbehl circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zumbehl's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Zumbehl duly obliges.
A big left from Zumbehl misses.
Charles Zumbehl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Zumbehl. No joy for Hulak on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Hulak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumbehl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hulak stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zumbehl misses with a series of wild punches.
Hulak slips a jab from Zumbehl.
Zumbehl looks to land a combination but Hulak avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Zumbehl.
Zumbehl throws a series of punches but Hulak moves out of range.
Zumbehl goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
No joy there for Zumbehl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hulak takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zumbehl misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl lands a jab.
Hulak slips a jab and a cross from Zumbehl.
Zumbehl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hulak blocks a jab.
Zumbehl tries to bum rush Hulak with a series of wild strikes but Hulak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hulak tries to close the distance and clinch but Zumbehl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hulak throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zumbehl was covering up waiting for the punch and Hulak finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hulak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulak wants to control from the top but Zumbehl keeps moving.
Zumbehl is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hulak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zumbehl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zumbehl keeping full guard, as Hulak tries to pass.
Hulak loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hulak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Hulak trying to control but Zumbehl is working from the bottom.
Hulak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hulak dodges the punch combination from Zumbehl.
Zumbehl swinging wilding here.
Zumbehl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zumbehl is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
No luck for Hulak with that takedown attempt.
Zumbehl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zumbehl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hulak moves away.
Zumbehl misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Zumbehl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zumbehl fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hulak on the side of the head.
Zumbehl connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hulak's hands.
A punch combination from Zumbehl misses.
Zumbehl uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zumbehl misses with a double jab.
Zumbehl defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hulak.
Zumbehl scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zumbehl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zumbehl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hulak doesn't manage to clinch there - Zumbehl circles away.
Hulak defending well as Zumbehl loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Zumbehl.
Hulak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zumbehl tries to bum rush Hulak with a series of wild strikes but Hulak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zumbehl misses the jab.
A nice combination there by Zumbehl.
Zumbehl throws a nice looking combination but Hulak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zumbehl throws the left hand but Hulak avoids the punch easily.
Zumbehl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zumbehl pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zumbehl swinging wilding here.
Hulak dodges the punch combination from Zumbehl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Hulak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hulak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice takedown defense from Zumbehl. No joy for Hulak on that attempt.
Zumbehl tries to bum rush Hulak with a series of wild strikes but Hulak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hulak closes the distance and clinches up with Zumbehl, looking for a takedown. Hulak pushes Zumbehl against the ropes but Zumbehl circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zumbehl throws a right hand that Hulak ducks under and follows up with a left that Hulak also avoids with ease.
Zumbehl throws a series of punches but Hulak moves out of range.
Zumbehl lands a jab to Hulak's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zumbehl throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl throws a right and a left that Hulak avoids nicely.
Zumbehl misses the shot to the body.
Hulak really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A combination from Zumbehl does no damage.
Zumbehl moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zumbehl throws a series of punches but Hulak moves out of range.
Zumbehl misses with a wild combination.
Hulak slips a jab and a cross from Zumbehl.
Brayden Hulak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zumbehl stuffs the takedown attempt from Hulak. Hulak gets slowly back to his feet.
Hulak tries to clinch there but Zumbehl circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl fails to land with a series of punches.
Zumbehl looks to throw the jab but Hulak is out of range.
A combination from Zumbehl does no damage.
Hulak shoots for a takedown but Zumbehl saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zumbehl's corner calls for a 1-2. Zumbehl obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zumbehl swinging wilding here.
Hulak dodges the punch combination from Zumbehl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zumbehl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulak.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Zumbehl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hulak fails with a takedown attempt.
Zumbehl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zumbehl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zumbehl scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hulak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hulak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zumbehl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zumbehl throws a nice looking combination but Hulak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zumbehl misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zumbehl as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brayden Hulak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zumbehl misses with a wild body shot.
A left lands for Zumbehl.
Hulak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zumbehl stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zumbehl wants it to stay on the feet.
Zumbehl misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zumbehl throws a right and a left that Hulak avoids nicely.
A combination from Zumbehl does no damage.
No joy there for Zumbehl, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zumbehl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zumbehl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hulak circles away quickly and effectively.
Hulak fails with a takedown attempt.
Hulak fails to land the takedown.
Hulak shoots in and drives through. Zumbehl sprawls well.
Zumbehl throws a right and a left that Hulak avoids nicely.
Hulak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Charles Zumbehl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zumbehl misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumbehl throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hulak sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zumbehl thows a body shot but no joy.
Hulak looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zumbehl is fending him off so far but Hulak persists. Nope, Zumbehl circles away and we're back to standing.
Hulak dives in and grabs Zumbehl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zumbehl pushes down on Hulak's head and hops out.
Brayden Hulak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zumbehl misses with a series of wild punches.
Zumbehl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hulak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zumbehl displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hulak.
Hulak shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zumbehl misses with an uppercut.
Hulak dives in and grabs Zumbehl's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zumbehl pushes down on Hulak's head and hops out.
Zumbehl throws a series of punches but Hulak moves out of range.
Zumbehl lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hulak circles away quickly and effectively.
Zumbehl rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hulak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zumbehl misses with a series of wild punches.
Zumbehl throws a right and a left that Hulak avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Zumbehl misses.
Charles Zumbehl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zumbehl misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Zumbehl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zumbehl winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Zumbehl!
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