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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simba MPumbu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Vinici (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Simba MPumbu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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272 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simba MPumbu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Vinici!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from MPumbu enables Vinici to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. MPumbu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vinici looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vinici won't allow MPumbu to get back to his feet.
Vinici trying to control but MPumbu is working from the bottom.
MPumbu wants to get back to his feet but Vinici is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
MPumbu keeping full guard, as Vinici tries to pass.
Vinici postures up in MPumbu's guard and throws a big left but MPumbu blocks it.
MPumbu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vinici on the ground.
Vinici trying to control the position from guard on top but MPumbu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
MPumbu wants to get back to his feet but Vinici is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kevin Vinici wasn't active enough on the ground.
Vinici shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vinici showed some decent athleticism there.
Vinici is looking to take a break and control but MPumbu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinici wants to stand up but MPumbu has a hold of him and won't allow it.
MPumbu is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MPumbu has hold of Vinici's hands but Vinici slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MPumbu is trying to stand back up but Vinici is controlling him
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vinici working MPumbu over with strikes.
Vinici trying to control the action but MPumbu is working from the bottom.
MPumbu is trying to stand.
Vinici moves nicely into side control.
Vinici throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four 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.
Vinici is looking to take a break and control but MPumbu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinici tries for a kimura but MPumbu is defending well.
MPumbu is not content to let Vinici control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Vinici dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
MPumbu thuds a left hand into Vinici's body.
MPumbu thuds a left hand into Vinici's body.
Vinici takes one to the side of the head.
MPumbu tries for a takedown but Vinici sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MPumbu throws a right hand that Vinici ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinici also avoids with ease.
Vinici tries for a takedown but MPumbu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
MPumbu misses with a double jab.
MPumbu takes the fight into the clinch.
Vinici drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MPumbu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vinici breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MPumbu misses with a takedown attempt
and Vinici counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for MPumbu!
MPumbu is trying to stand up.
Vinici trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vinici fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Vinici content just to control the position here.
MPumbu really wants to buck Vinici off and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MPumbu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Vinici stands up from mount. Strange move.
MPumbu checks a leg kick nicely.
MPumbu misses with a series of wild punches.
Vinici takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
MPumbu connects with a crisp jab.
MPumbu is looking to clinch.
MPumbu ducks under a wild hook from Vinici.
Vinici closes the distance and clinches.
MPumbu is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MPumbu is trying to break the clinch but Vinici is controlling him.
Vinici stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vinici manages to break the clinch.
MPumbu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vinici fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simba MPumbu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Vinici.
A head kick from Vinici lands but MPumbu takes it in his stride.
Vinici fails with a takedown attempt.
Vinici shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MPumbu but MPumbu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vinici has a takedown stuffed.
Vinici throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MPumbu was covering up waiting for the punch and Vinici finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinici is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vinici lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vinici thows a big elbow that misses.
Vinici scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vinici drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vinici jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vinici won't allow MPumbu to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Vinici showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vinici closes the distance and pushes MPumbu back into the ropes.
MPumbu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
MPumbu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
MPumbu is trying to force a seperation but Vinici has the dominant position.
Vinici breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vinici scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
MPumbu bucks up and tries to throw Vinici off but instead Vinici has got his back!
Vinici biding his time, controlling MPumbu.
Vinici working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinici tries to get the hooks in deep but MPumbu pushed the leg off.
Vinici lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Vinici controlling the positon.
MPumbu has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
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.
Vinici punches MPumbu on the ear.
MPumbu looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Vinici is looking to control MPumbu but MPumbu is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Vinici keeps control of the position easily here as MPumbu tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MPumbu wants to get back to his feet.
Vinici is riding his opponent, not letting MPumbu buck him off.
MPumbu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Vinici is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but MPumbu has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
MPumbu controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's four 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.
Vinici gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MPumbu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Simba MPumbu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kevin Vinici is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MPumbu looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Vinici comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vinici winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Vinici!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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