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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julle Bulle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shafiq Hussain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafiq Hussain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Julle Bulle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shafiq Hussain!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussain bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hussain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hussain wants to stand but Bulle has his arm trapped.
Bulle is trying to get back to half guard.
Bulle prevents Hussain from improving position.
Bulle controls the position for a moment.
Hussain is trying to get an arm triangle but Bulle is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bulle's legs.
Hussain is trying to get an arm triangle but Bulle is defending well.
Hussain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bulle, who protects the arm well.
Bulle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hussain wants to stand but Bulle has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Bulle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hussain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hussain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bulle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bulle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulle parries the strikes from Hussain easily there. Hussain is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Bulle to escape.
Hussain tries for a kimura but Bulle is defending well.
Hussain wants to control but Bulle is keeping him busy.
Hussain is trying to get an arm triangle but Bulle is defending well.
Hussain trying to control the action but Bulle is working from the bottom.
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.
Hussain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bulle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hussain is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bulle wants to work for an arm triangle but Hussain 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.
Shafiq Hussain dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bulle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hussain was covering up waiting for the punch and Bulle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bulle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hussain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bulle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bulle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Bulle from controlling successfully.
Hussain is looking for a triangle but Bulle pushes his legs off easily.
Hussain is trying to keep Bulle in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bulle trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain working for a triangle but Bulle defends it easily.
Hussain wants to sweep here but Bulle controlling him for the moment.
Hussain is breathing heavily.
Hussain keeping moving, preventing Bulle from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hussain working for a triangle but Bulle defends it easily.
Hussain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bulle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bulle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bulle wants to control from the top but Hussain keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain striking off his back but it's not causing Bulle any problems.
Hussain trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hussain wants to sweep but no luck.
Hussain working for a triangle but Bulle defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hussain is on top in guard.
Hussain tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulle is retaining full guard.
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.
Hussain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bulle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bulle has escaped and now he's on top!
Bulle drops back looking for a leg! Hussain is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hussain manages to kick Bulle off! Bulle jumps back into Hussain's guard.
Bulle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Julle Bulle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hussain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bulle counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bulle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hussain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hussain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bulle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulle trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Julle Bulle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulle is really struggling to control Hussain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hussain can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bulle controls the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hussain has his foot on Bulle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussain has his foot on Bulle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bulle works his way back into a safe position though.
Hussain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bulle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bulle trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hussain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bulle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bulle trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
Hussain working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulle is aware though and is defending well.
Bulle trying to control but Hussain is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Julle Bulle wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Hussain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hussain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bulle is working an open guard so Hussain takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Hussain fails with the takedown.
Hussain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bulle.
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 Julle Bulle.
I think Bulle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Julle Bulle!
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