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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bitoy Bellfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mufasa Boombata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellfoot's entrance music is Gugmang giatay. A fine choice. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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183 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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199 cm
27
202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bitoy Bellfoot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mufasa Boombata! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yuuki Gou and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bellfoot fails with the takedown letting Boombata counter with a right hand. Bellfoot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Boombata counter with a right hand. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bellfoot goes for a takedown attempt but Boombata pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitoy Bellfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bellfoot doesn't succeed with the takedown and Boombata counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Boombata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bellfoot swivels though and keeps the full guard. Boombata wants to control from the top but Bellfoot keeps moving. Bellfoot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boombata manages to get himself to full guard.
Boombata working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bellfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Boombata is retaining full guard. Boombata looking for a guillotine here but Bellfoot defends easily.
Bellfoot landing with the ground and pound. Bellfoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Boombata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boombata looking for a sweep. Not yet Boombata, not yet. Bellfoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boombata is keeping the position for now. Bellfoot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Bellfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bellfoot tries to free his leg and advance position but Boombata is retaining full guard. Bellfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Boombata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellfoot is looking to work some ground and pound but Boombata has wrist control. Boombata manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bellfoot is looking to get to half guard. Boombata lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Bellfoot is desperately trying to improve his position but Boombata has a good base and remains in mount. Boombata lands a big elbow. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Boombata controlling from mount. Boombata wants to take his opponent's back but Bellfoot doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bellfoot keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bellfoot sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bellfoot tries to get to full guard but Boombata has control of the leg. Boombata seems to be looking for submissions.
Boombata tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bellfoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four 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. Bellfoot moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Bellfoot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boombata. Boombata stopping the sweep attempt from Bellfoot. Boombata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bellfoot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boombata has managed to get both his arms back between Bellfoot's legs - danger averted. Bellfoot wants to sweep but no luck. Bellfoot working for a triangle but Boombata defends it easily.
Bellfoot is breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boombata pushing down on Bellfoot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mufasa Boombata will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bellfoot misses with a takedown attempt and Boombata counters with a takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bellfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boombata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bellfoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bellfoot manages to get to full guard.
Bellfoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boombata is one step ahead there. Boombata wants to pass the guard but Bellfoot is keeping the position. Bellfoot wants to sweep here but Boombata controlling him for the moment. Boombata trying to control the position from guard on top but Bellfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boombata passes easily into side control. Nice work. Bellfoot is looking to reverse the position. Bellfoot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boombata's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bellfoot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Boombata's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Boombata's back! Mufasa Boombata has got the better of the ground game so far. Boombata manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bellfoot's guard. Nice work there by Boombata.
Bellfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Bellfoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Boombata wants to control but Bellfoot is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bellfoot thows a huge punch but Boombata dodges it nicely.
Boombata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Boombata trying to keep a closed guard but Bellfoot is proving a slippery customer.
Boombata is breathing heavily. Bellfoot thows a big elbow that misses. Bellfoot slips nicely into half guard. Boombata tries to roll over but Bellfoot keeps him under control. Boombata is pressing down on Bellfoot's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Bellfoot throwing strikes from guard but Boombata blocks nicely. Boombata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellfoot wants to pass the guard but Boombata is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boombata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bellfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bellfoot is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Boombata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bellfoot landing with the ground and pound. Boombata has momentary wrist control but Bellfoot slips an elbow through the middle. Boombata keeping full guard, as Bellfoot tries to pass. Boombata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bellfoot connects with a couple of short punches. Bellfoot chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boombata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bellfoot's guard. Bellfoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bellfoot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Bellfoot passes the guard and advances to mount! Boombata tries to get back to half guard but can't. Boombata is bucking up trying to escape but Bellfoot cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Bellfoot working the ground and pound effectively.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Boombata tries to hold on but Bellfoot pushes him away. Boombata is desperately trying to improve his position but Bellfoot has a good base and remains in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bitoy Bellfoot dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bellfoot tries for a takedown but Boombata circles away easily and Boombata counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Bellfoot drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boombata gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boombata prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bitoy Bellfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bellfoot has Boombata pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boombata manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Boombata tightens his grip and picks Bellfoot up, before dumping him to the ground. Bellfoot manages to land in guard. Boombata is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Boombata wants to control from the top but Bellfoot keeps moving. Bellfoot has his foot on Boombata's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boombata works his way back into a safe position though. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Bellfoot 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. Boombata thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Boombata sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bellfoot's guard. Boombata is trying to control the action in half guard but Bellfoot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Boombata is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Bellfoot is looking to improve his position but Boombata isn't that keen on the idea. Boombata lands with some strikes. Bellfoot is working to get back to half guard.
Boombata landing shots from mount. Boombata landing strikes, looking to finish! Bellfoot looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Boombata is hanging on to Bellfoot's back as he tries to escape.
Well, with Boombata on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Bellfoot is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round. Boombata is persistently looking for the submission but Bellfoot is defending it well.
Boombata controlling well, preventing Bellfoot from escaping the position.
Boombata tries to keep control of the position but Bellfoot is staying busy. Bellfoot showing good submission defense here.
Boombata is hanging on to Bellfoot's back as he tries to escape.
Bellfoot is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Boombata patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Boombata trying to control momentarily.
Bellfoot turns into Boombata and is now in his guard.
Bellfoot works a leg free and moves into half guard. Boombata on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bellfoot scoring with strikes to the body and head. Ground and pound from Bellfoot. Bellfoot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bellfoot lands a nice short elbow. Boombata is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bellfoot working Boombata over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Boombata wants to control but Bellfoot is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Bellfoot there. Boombata is trying to get back to full guard. Bellfoot working Boombata over with strikes. Boombata is trying to get back to full guard. Bellfoot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bellfoot connects with a nice short shot to Boombata's temple. Boombata taking some punishment here, with Bellfoot in his half guard. Boombata is looking for a sweep. Bellfoot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Bellfoot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boombata knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! Mufasa Boombata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Boombata has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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