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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Bambino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted mandingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 cm
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155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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220 cm
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160 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruno Bambino! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ted mandingo! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! mandingo throws a nice looking combination but Bambino bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. That kick from mandingo tenderised Bambino's leg. Bambino is trying to keep his angry face on. Bambino drives through with a takedown into guard. Bambino stays in close to mandingo's body and controls the position. Bambino passes into half guard. Bambino is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bambino not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bambino is taking a breather. mandingo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. mandingo is looking to escape. Bambino wants to pass the guard but mandingo is defending well. mandingo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bambino.
That's two 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. Bambino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bambino not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. mandingo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bambino is controlling him. mandingo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bambino thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mandingo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Bambino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bambino slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Bambino gets to his feet - mandingo follows without any prompting.
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. Bambino closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. mandingo tries to kick Bambino off but Bambino keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bambino frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Bambino breaks from mandingo's wrist control and lands an elbow. Bambino unloads with some shots from mount but mandingo bucks and avoids them well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Bambino dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bambino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Bambino throws a looping overhand right but mandingo ducks down to avoid it. mandingo looks to land a combination but Bambino avoids it well. mandingo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bambino shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches mandingo napping and manages to drive through into side control! mandingo wants to get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bambino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Bambino stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bambino drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Bambino is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Bambino prevents mandingo from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bambino controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Bambino decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on mandingo, up you get! mandingo closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bruno Bambino is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round. mandingo lands with a nice combination. Bambino backs away looking to recover. Bambino is trying hard to land a takedown here. mandingo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Bambino scores a takedown into full mount! Bambino thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bambino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. mandingo taking shots to the head. Bambino won't let mandingo get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Bambino takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Bambino dominated that second round. That's time! Bambino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
mandingo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bambino is defended easily by mandingo. mandingo misses with a series of wild punches.
Bambino shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Bambino raining down shots from the mount! mandingo is trying to stand but he's just given Bambino his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bambino is throwing strikes by mandingo counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, mandingo regains half guard. Bambino is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! mandingo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Bambino!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
52% |
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