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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bear Hugs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Basara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Basara has chosen Eminem feat. Rihanna-I love the way u lie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 cm
21
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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200 cm
24
240 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power |
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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 London, Bear Hugs! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Luka Basara! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A clash of legs there as Hugs blocks the low kick. Basara looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! Both fighters circling a little - Hugs finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Hugs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hugs trying to pass the guard but Basara defending well. Hugs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Hugs working Basara over with strikes. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hugs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bear Hugs wasn't doing enough on the ground. Hugs misses with the combination.
Hugs closes the distance and pushes Basara back into the cage. Basara is trying to push Hugs away but Hugs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hugs decides to pull guard. Hugs pulls Basara in close to his closed guard and prevents Basara from doing any damage or advancing position. Basara wants to stand but Hugs is controlling his posture from full guard. Hugs manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Basara manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hugs looking to pass the guard. Hugs 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. Hugs stands up from guard. Let's bang! Hugs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hugs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Basara! Hugs controlling the pace for now. Hugs punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hugs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hugs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hugs controlling the position easily from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Hugs dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hugs shoots in and gets a takedown into Basara's guard. Hugs's corner is telling him to maintain position. Hugs gets to his feet. Basara looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Hugs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Basara, pushing him back against the cage. Hugs is working for takedown but Basara is calmly controlling the position for now. Hugs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Basara is trying to push Hugs away but Hugs has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Hugs works on Basara's body with a couple of short punches. Hugs pulls guard effortlessly. Basara wants to stand but Hugs has a closed guard, so he can't escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Basara is breathing heavily. Hugs pulls Basara in close to prevent any damage. Basara is looking to stand up but Hugs won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Basara wants to stand and escape but instead Hugs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Hugs's corner is telling him to maintain position. Basara really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hugs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hugs is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Hugs stays in close to Basara's body and controls the position.
Bear Hugs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Hugs wants to clinch up but Basara keeps it at a distance. Hugs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bear Hugs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hugs lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Basara stops Hugs from passing to mount. Hugs just content to control the position. Hugs's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four 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. Hugs grinds an elbow into Basara's temple. Hugs is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Hugs dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hugs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Basara is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Basara being controlled for a moment. Basara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hugs working the ground and pound. Hugs just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Hugs lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Basara down.
Hugs working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Hugs content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Hugs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Basara for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hugs stands up and beckons Basara to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hugs shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Hugs looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Bear Hugs showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hugs 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Hugs!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
28% |
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