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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 Montreal, Bubba Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gump shoots in for a double leg but Dos Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gump clinches but Dos Santos breaks the clinch
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dos Santos letting Gump take a breather here.
Dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos throws a series of punches but Gump avoids them all with ease.
Gump fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Gump tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
Gump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gump looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gump. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dos Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Gump drops Dos Santos with a beautiful combination! Dos Santos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gump is looking for the KO!
It looks like Junior Dos Santos has been cut.
Gump circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gump pushes Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Dos Santos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gump tightens his grip and picks Dos Santos up, before dumping him to the ground. Dos Santos manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gump won't allow Dos Santos to sweep him here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dos Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dos Santos looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gump has picked Dos Santos up and slammed him! Dos Santos can't keep hold of the triangle and Gump manages to pass to side control!
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos seems a little lost for a moment, as Gump dominates the positioning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Dos Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dos Santos looks gassed!
Dos Santos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gump kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump working the ground and pound but Dos Santos is defending the strikes.
Gump trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Dos Santos is looking to clinch.
Dos Santos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gump counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dos Santos is refusing to be controlled, as Gump sits in half guard.
Gump is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dos Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dos Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gump. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dos Santos keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Dos Santos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gump dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gump wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Bubba Gump is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that misses
and Gump moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
The referee calls for Gump to work.
Gump tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dos Santos smiles and moves away.
Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Gump shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dos Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Gump is proving a slippery customer.
Dos Santos keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump distracts Dos Santos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gump sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dos Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gump is one step ahead there.
Dos Santos working a defensive guard but Gump manages to pass into side control anyway.
Gump lands a few punches from side control.
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.
Dos Santos is looking for a sweep.
Gump taking a breather here.
Gump moves into full mount!
Dos Santos is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dos Santos is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gump working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Santos is in no mood to give up.
Gump throws some wild stikes that Dos Santos manages to avoid easily.
Gump trying to control but Dos Santos is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gump avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Gump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gump dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Junior Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Gump circles away easily
and Gump counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dos Santos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gump fails to land the takedown.
Dos Santos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gump circles away.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gump looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gump scores with a head kick.
Dos Santos punishes Gump's body with a nice straight punch.
Gump throws a right and a left that Dos Santos avoids nicely.
Gump wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Dos Santos as Gump shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos tries to break free but Gump pushes him back against the cage.
Gump breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dos Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gump, pushing him back against the cage.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Bubba Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Dos Santos.
Dos Santos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gump.
Gump wants a takedown but no success here.
Dos Santos tries to circle away but Gump has him pinned against the cage.
Dos Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Gump has double underhooks.
Gump has Dos Santos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dos Santos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump manages to break the clinch.
Gump shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gump as he avoids it easily.
Gump leaves Dos Santos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gump shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dos Santos pinned against the cage. Dos Santos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches up with Gump, looking for a takedown. Dos Santos pushes Gump against the cage but Gump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gump closes the distance but Dos Santos moves to the side
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump has a couple of punches blocked by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Gump jumps into guard, dragging Dos Santos to the mat.
Dos Santos would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Gump looking for a sweep. Not yet Gump, not yet.
Gump is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gump passes to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump avoids the attempt from Dos Santos to control.
Gump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dos Santos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gump looking for a guillotine from mount but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Junior Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bubba Gump is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dos Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bubba Gump showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gump, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bubba Gump!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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