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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gravis Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Bongwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongwater has chosen Peter Tosh - Speech about Herb as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gravis Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bud Bongwater!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bader pushes Bongwater up against the cage in a clinch.
Bader is pressed up against the cage. Bongwater has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bader down to the mat. Bader avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bongwater takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bongwater misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bader looks for the body kick but Bongwater saw that one coming.
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bongwater. That did some damage!
Bongwater is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bader sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Bongwater.
Bader throws a hook but Bongwater blocks it.
Bader closes the distance and clinches.
Bongwater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bader just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bongwater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bongwater tries to score a body lock takedown but Bader shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bader stalls.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Bader for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Bader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bongwater avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Bader to work.
Bongwater has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bader avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bongwater avoids it.
Bongwater has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bader is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bongwater is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bader pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Bader.
Bader lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bader lands a knee to the body.
Bongwater goes for a takedown attempt but Bader pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bud Bongwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bongwater looks gassed!
Bongwater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bader throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bader tries to land a front kick but Bongwater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bader connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Bud Bongwater has been cut.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bader.
Bongwater needs to keep his hands up - Bader had a free shot at his head there.
Bader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bongwater takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bader lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bader scores with a jab. Bongwater acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bader tries to land a front kick but Bongwater steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bader lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bongwater will feel that in the morning.
Bongwater on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bader with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bader lands a jab to Bongwater's midsection.
Gravis Bader is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bader throws a body punch but Bongwater moves out of range.
Bader lands a nice looking body kick.
Bader takes the fight into the clinch.
Bader stalling in the clinch.
Bader lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bongwater can't get the takedown.
Bongwater takes an elbow to the temple.
Bader creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bongwater's defenses.
Bongwater tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bader working Bongwater over with knees to the body.
Bongwater has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bader.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bader landing knees to the body.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bongwater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bader is pushing Bongwater up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A left hand lands to the body for Bader.
Bader lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bader.
Bader creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bongwater's defenses.
That has opened up Bud Bongwater's cut even more.
Bader lands a good knee to the midsection. Bongwater won't want to take too many of those.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bader using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bader lands a body shot.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bongwater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravis Bader dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bud Bongwater's cut.
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.
Bader fakes the leg kick and cracks Bongwater in the body.
Bongwater has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bader.
Bader moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bader lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bader scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bongwater tries to keep at a distance but Bader has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bader landing knees to the body.
Bader lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bader lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Bader.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bader lands an elbow that stopped Bongwater in his tracks for a moment.
Gravis Bader has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bader scores a nice knee to the body.
Bader landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Bader to work.
Bader is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bongwater can do to turn this around?
Bader lands a good knee to the midsection. Bongwater won't want to take too many of those.
A right hook to the body lands for Bader.
Bader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bader lands an uppercut.
Bongwater changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bader fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bader connects with a solid leg kick.
Bader lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gravis Bader is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader throws a body punch but Bongwater moves out of range.
Bader rushes Bongwater and presses him up against the cage.
Bader missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Bader.
Bongwater's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bader landing knees to the body.
Bader just leaning against Bongwater, taking a breather.
Bongwater can't get the takedown.
Bader taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bongwater.
Bader lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bader - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater fails to pull guard.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Bongwater.
Bader lands a nice elbow.
Bongwater fails to pull guard.
Bader will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bongwater up against the cage.
Bongwater blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bader taking a breather.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bader working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bader leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater wants a takedown but no success here.
Bader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bongwater backwards.
Bader gets underhooks to prevent Bongwater's takedown attempt.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bader manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bader obliges.
Knees to the body from Bader.
Bader lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bongwater backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Bader - that landed with a thud.
Bader lands an elbow inside.
The cut above Bud Bongwater's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bader lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gravis Bader dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bud Bongwater's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bongwater. That did some damage!
Bongwater shoots for a double leg takedown but Bader sprawls well. He's pushed Bongwater's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bader scores with a nice head shot.
Bader throws out a loose jab but Bongwater uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bader pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bader buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bader tries to clinch up.
Bud Bongwater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bongwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bader sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bongwater somewhat.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bader connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bongwater momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bader.
Bongwater avoids the body shot from Bader.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bader connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bader changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bader throws a leg kick which misses Bongwater's front leg but catches the back leg as Bongwater tries to avoid it.
Bader dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bader lands with a kick to the temple. Bongwater shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bongwater chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bader can pounce on him.
Bongwater shoots in for a double leg but Bader sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gravis Bader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bud Bongwater.
Bader fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bongwater.
Bader feints and then cracks Bongwater's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bongwater down.
Bader misses with a kick to the body.
Bader moves in looking to clinch but Bongwater pushes him off.
Bongwater looks for a takedown but Bader sprawls well.
Bader lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bader clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bongwater is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bader gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bader unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bongwater lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bader crunches a lovely knee into Bongwater's ribcage.
Bader controlling the action here for a moment.
Bader gets through Bongwater's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bader takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bader seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gravis Bader.
Bader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bongwater uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bader.
Bongwater shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bader as he avoids it easily.
Bongwater fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bader manages to avoid it.
Bader throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bongwater shoots in but no luck this time.
Bongwater blocks a jab.
Bongwater avoids a kick to the body.
Bongwater shoots in for a takedown but Bader shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bongwater.
Bader connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bongwater moves out of range as Bader throws a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bader.
Bader scores with a hook to the body. Bongwater takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bader - that will leave a mark!
Bader dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bongwater. That did some damage!
Bader connects with a crisp jab.
Gravis Bader is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bader fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongwater, pushing him back against the cage.
Bongwater managing to block the knees to the body from Bader.
Bader crunches a lovely knee into Bongwater's ribcage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Bader as the two fighters clinch.
Bader scores with a hook to the body.
Bud Bongwater has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bader putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bongwater in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gravis Bader showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bader has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gravis Bader!
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