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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aitch Bubbles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whizzer Oz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whizzer Oz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
23
167 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
26
163 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aitch Bubbles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Whizzer Oz! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bubbles moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Oz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Aitch Bubbles has been cut. Oz dives in and grabs Bubbles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bubbles pushes down on Oz's head and hops out. Oz throws a body punch but Bubbles moves out of range. Oz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oz fails with the takedown. Oz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bubbles is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Oz throws a right and a left that Bubbles avoids nicely. Jab from Bubbles. Bubbles misses with a hook. Oz ducked under it nicely. Oz avoids the body shot from Bubbles.
Jab, jab by Bubbles - just one landing. Bubbles stuffs the takedown attempt from Oz. Oz gets slowly back to his feet. Aitch Bubbles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whizzer Oz. Danga de danga de dang - Bubbles scores with a four punch combination! Bubbles lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bubbles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bubbles lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Bubbles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Oz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bubbles pinned against the cage. Bubbles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Bubbles scores with a hook to the body. Oz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bubbles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Bubbles swinging wildly here.
Horrible takedown by Oz or perhaps it was just good defense by Bubbles which made him look bad. Bubbles lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Bubbles drives through and clinches with Oz against the cage.
Bubbles breaks the clinch.
Bubbles darts in and clinches Oz up against the cage. Bubbles breaks the clinch.
Bubbles scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Oz lands a really nice looking cross but Bubbles seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bubbles scoring well with a low kick there.
Oz looks for a takedown but Bubbles sprawls well. Oz moves out of range as Bubbles strikes. Bubbles cracks Oz with a good jab. Bubbles connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oz. Oz circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Oz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bubbles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oz throws a combination. Bubbles tries to block but a couple of punches get through. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oz moves forwards but Bubbles connects with a nice, crisp jab. Oz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bubbles misses with a hook. Nice jab there from Bubbles. Bubbles thuds his right hand into Oz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Nice sprawl there from Bubbles as Oz shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bubbles goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Oz on the wrong end of a nice hook. Aitch Bubbles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bubbles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bubbles fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Oz looks gassed! Oz has a takedown stuffed. Bubbles throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Bubbles scores with a hook to the body. Oz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bubbles lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Bubbles tests Oz's chin there with a solid looking shot. Oz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bubbles counters with a straight right hand. Oz misses with a hook. A left lands for Bubbles. Bubbles connects with a crisp jab. Good exchange - Bubbles coming out on top. Decent striking displayed by Bubbles there. Bubbles rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bubbles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oz. Bubbles slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Good shot there by Bubbles. Bubbles walks into a left hand. Bubbles scores with a jab to the body. Bubbles throws a quick inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bubbles finds it's way round the side to connect with Oz's head. Oz walks into a jab. Bubbles tries to clinch up but Oz circles away and keeps his distance. Oz drops his hands momentarily and Bubbles takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Bubbles sizes up Oz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bubbles lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oz closes the distance and clinches up with Bubbles, looking for a takedown. Oz pushes Bubbles against the cage but Bubbles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Bubbles lands the left hand. Oz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aitch Bubbles dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aitch Bubbles's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oz is defended easily by Bubbles. Oz gets a takedown into half guard. Bubbles keeps control of the position for the meantime. Bubbles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Bubbles manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bubbles get's back to his feet. Oz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oz needs to keep his hands up - Bubbles had a free shot at his head there. Bubbles just misses with a punch to the body.
Oz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bubbles. Nice defenses there by Oz.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Oz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bubbles was well out of range. Poor timing from Oz. Bubbles jabbing away but nothing is landing. Oz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bubbles. Oz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bubbles circles away quickly and effectively. A good leg kick by Bubbles. Bubbles moves into range and connects with a jab. A right-left combo lands from Bubbles. Bubbles throws a jab but it's blocked by Oz. Bubbles just misses with a punch to the body.
Bubbles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oz. Oz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bubbles looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Oz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Bubbles explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bubbles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Nice sprawl there from Bubbles as Oz shoots in. Aitch Bubbles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Whizzer Oz. Bubbles cracks Oz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Bubbles scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oz doesn't seem bothered though. Bubbles displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oz. Oz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bubbles with a nice cross. Bubbles stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Bubbles thuds his right hand into Oz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Bubbles connects with a right hand. Oz shakes it off. Bubbles throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bubbles scores with a jab to the head.
Aitch Bubbles is winning the standup battle so far. Bubbles scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. A jab from Bubbles finds it's way through Oz's defenses. Bubbles scores with a jab. Oz ducks right into an uppercut from Bubbles. Oz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bubbles as he jumps to the side. Bubbles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whizzer Oz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bubbles lands a slapping body shot.
Bubbles jabs Oz right on the nose. Oz blinks but takes it well. Bubbles works over Oz's head and body with a nice combination. Bubbles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oz goes for a takedown attempt but Bubbles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. No luck with that takedown attempt from Oz. Oz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aitch Bubbles dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Aitch Bubbles's cut. That's time! Bubbles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A left and a right from Bubbles both land. Nice combination. Oz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bubbles connects with a crisp jab. A combination from Oz does no damage. Bubbles catches Oz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Bubbles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Bubbles moves into range and connects with a jab. Bubbles scores with a hook to the body. Oz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Oz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Bubbles uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oz. Oz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bubbles throws a leg kick which misses Oz's front leg but catches the back leg as Oz tries to avoid it. Oz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Bubbles lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Oz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bubbles moves into range and connects with a jab. Bubbles throws a leg kick but Oz moved away. Oz shoots in for a takedown but Bubbles shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bubbles lands with a right hand. Bubbles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Bubbles moves into the clinch successfully.
Oz has Bubbles pressed against the cage, preventing Bubbles from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Bubbles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Oz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Bubbles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Oz won't allow Bubbles to get back to his feet. Oz throws and elbow that misses. Bubbles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oz's guard. Nice move by Bubbles! Bubbles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bubbles wanted to stand there but Oz had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Whizzer Oz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bubbles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Bubbles connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Oz misses with a double jab.
Aitch Bubbles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd cheers as Bubbles lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oz doesn't seem phased though. Bubbles displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Bubbles connects with a body shot. Bubbles throws a nice looking combination but Oz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Oz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bubbles throws out the jab. Bubbles connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Aitch Bubbles showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bubbles, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27 Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aitch Bubbles!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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