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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blade Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zwuanga Umbumba (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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280 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Dangerous GnP
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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 Las Vegas, Blade Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zwuanga Umbumba!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Umbumba.
It looks like Zwuanga Umbumba has been cut.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Umbumba will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joseph up against the cage.
Joseph really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joseph breaks from the clinch.
Umbumba moves into the clinch.
Umbumba wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Umbumba is working Joseph over against the cage.
Joseph is working for takedown but Umbumba is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joseph manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umbumba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Umbumba scoring with some ground and pound.
Umbumba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umbumba lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Umbumba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Umbumba tries to free his leg and advance position but Joseph is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Umbumba escapes and throws Joseph's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Joseph is looking for a sweep.
Umbumba decides to stand back up. Umbumba steps back and let's Joseph get back to his feet.
Umbumba tries to clinch but Joseph moves out of range.
Umbumba swinging wildly here.
Joseph clinches.
Joseph is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Joseph is fighting off a takedown attempt but Umbumba is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Joseph to the mat. Joseph regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Umbumba trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umbumba stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Umbumba has Joseph up against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joseph stops a takedown attempt from Umbumba.
Joseph looking for a takedown.
Joseph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joseph is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Joseph's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Umbumba effectively controlling the action here.
Joseph has Umbumba pressed against the cage, preventing Umbumba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Umbumba drags the fight down to the ground.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to pass the guard but Umbumba is keeping the position.
Umbumba being controlled here, momentarily.
Joseph stopping the sweep attempt from Umbumba.
Umbumba is controlling Joseph's posture.
Joseph loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
Umbumba shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Umbumba was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Umbumba working for a guillotine from mount but Joseph is in no mood to give up.
Umbumba won't let Joseph get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Joseph can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zwuanga Umbumba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zwuanga Umbumba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Umbumba gets the takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Joseph tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Umbumba working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Joseph is trying to control Umbumba's posture but Umbumba avoids it.
Joseph on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joseph tries to get out of the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umbumba working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbumba lands some shots froms side control.
Umbumba is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Joseph will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Zwuanga Umbumba.
Umbumba scores with a takedown into Joseph's guard.
Umbumba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Umbumba wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
Umbumba stands and steps away. Joseph gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph misses with a takedown
and Umbumba counters with a straight right hand.
Umbumba gets a takedown into half guard.
Umbumba lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umbumba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joseph wants to improve his position but Umbumba is controlling well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Umbumba lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Umbumba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Umbumba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Umbumba stands up and beckons Joseph to join him on the feet.
Umbumba scores with a takedown into Joseph's guard.
Joseph is pulling down on Umbumba's head to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zwuanga Umbumba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zwuanga Umbumba's cut.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Umbumba gets a takedown into half guard.
Joseph tries to kick Umbumba off but Umbumba keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Joseph is trying to control but can't.
Umbumba wants to pass the guard but Joseph is defending well.
Umbumba is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Joseph pushes Umbumba off looking to stand but Umbumba dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umbumba escapes and gets back to his feet.
Umbumba scores a takedown into full mount!
Umbumba trying to control but Joseph is having none of it.
Umbumba looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Umbumba looking to secure an arm triangle but Joseph defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is trying desperately to improve position.
Umbumba lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joseph keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umbumba controlling his opponent.
Joseph wants to hold on but Umbumba pushes him away.
Umbumba looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Umbumba with good strikes from the mount here!
Joseph looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umbumba lands strikes to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zwuanga Umbumba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Umbumba 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zwuanga Umbumba!
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