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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noy Kulas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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240 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Noy Kulas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jenkins keeping moving, preventing Kulas from controlling successfully.
Kulas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kulas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jenkins keeping full guard, as Kulas tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kulas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kulas controlling from the top position.
Kulas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jenkins is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulas is working for takedown but Jenkins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kulas goes for a takedown attempt but Jenkins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kulas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noy Kulas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kulas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jenkins pinned against the cage. Jenkins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kulas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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.
Jenkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kulas, pushing him back against the cage.
Jenkins changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kulas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jenkins tries to clinch there but Kulas circles away.
Kulas closes the distance and clinches up with Jenkins, looking for a takedown. Kulas pushes Jenkins against the cage but Jenkins circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kulas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jenkins is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kulas is trying to work for a kimura but Jenkins is defending well.
Jenkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kulas seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kulas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kulas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kulas stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Kulas is trying to control the action in half guard but Jenkins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulas is working for a kimura but Jenkins is defending it quite comfortably.
Kulas is breathing heavily.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noy Kulas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jenkins tries to clinch but Kulas is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Jenkins. No joy for Kulas on that attempt.
Kulas looks for a takedown but Jenkins sprawls well.
Kulas shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noy Kulas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenkins moves into the clinch.
Jenkins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kulas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kulas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulas is looking for a kimura but Jenkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kulas to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kulas.
Kulas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jenkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kulas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jenkins pushes Kulas off looking to stand but Kulas dives back in and keeps control.
Kulas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kulas is keen to just control but Jenkins is a slippery customer.
Jenkins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kulas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kulas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Kulas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kulas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jenkins can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kulas.
Kulas is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kulas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jenkins defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kulas wants to work for an arm triangle but Jenkins is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noy Kulas dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jenkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kulas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kulas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kulas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kulas punching from mount but Jenkins doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kulas looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Kulas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jenkins has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jenkins!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
Kulas is looking for a triangle but Jenkins pushes his legs off easily.
Jenkins lands a couple of digs.
Kulas controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
Kulas keeping moving, preventing Jenkins from controlling successfully.
Jenkins is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jenkins accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kulas wants to sweep here but Jenkins controlling him for the moment.
Kulas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kulas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jenkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jenkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Kulas keeps moving.
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Kulas's legs - danger averted.
Kulas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jenkins defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulas working for a triangle but Jenkins defends it easily.
Jenkins postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jenkins lands a couple of digs.
Jenkins 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.
Jenkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Kulas has wrist control.
Jenkins cracks Kulas with a solid left hand.
Kulas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Kulas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kulas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kulas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jenkins has managed to get both his arms back between Kulas's legs - danger averted.
Bubba Jenkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Kulas keeps moving.
Jenkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kulas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Jenkins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jenkins postures up and lands a big shot to Kulas's brow.
Noy Kulas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jenkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kulas's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noy Kulas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kulas, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noy Kulas!
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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
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