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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny McBraddish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olufunmilola comes to the cage accompanied by Chase The Devil. McBraddish is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Broken by 12 Stones. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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143 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enitan Olufunmilola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Johnny McBraddish!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olufunmilola thows a leg kick but McBraddish checks it
and McBraddish counters with a left to the body.
McBraddish lands a lovely overhand right.
McBraddish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McBraddish throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from McBraddish misses
and Olufunmilola counters with a nice body shot.
Olufunmilola throws a leg kick but McBraddish checks it.
Olufunmilola throws a head kick but McBraddish moves out of range.
McBraddish throws a body kick the misses
and Olufunmilola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Olufunmilola lands with a good body shot.
Olufunmilola takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Olufunmilola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBraddish.
McBraddish slips under a jab from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBraddish motions for Olufunmilola to come forward. McBraddish throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McBraddish checks a low kick from Olufunmilola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola has closed the distance and engaged McBraddish in a clinch.
Olufunmilola slows down the pace here.
McBraddish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from McBraddish on the inside.
Olufunmilola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Olufunmilola trying to control the position but instead, McBraddish has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olufunmilola into the cage.
McBraddish scores with a shot to the side of Olufunmilola's head.
McBraddish trying to control the position but instead, Olufunmilola has worked for underhooks and has pushed McBraddish into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola misses with a body punch.
McBraddish pushes Olufunmilola back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McBraddish can't find room to land a body shot as Olufunmilola controls the action.
Olufunmilola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McBraddish's elbow.
Olufunmilola scores a nice knee to the body.
McBraddish scores with a nice hook to the head.
Olufunmilola can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the head but McBraddish blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBraddish.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufunmilola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish misses with a hook to the ribs.
McBraddish stalling in the clinch but Olufunmilola improves position.
Olufunmilola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The referee calls for McBraddish to work.
McBraddish has a couple of punches blocked by Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola blocking some punches.
Olufunmilola misses with an elbow over the top.
McBraddish stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from McBraddish fails to land.
McBraddish is looking to control Olufunmilola's arms but Olufunmilola gets an underhook and turns him. Now McBraddish has his back to the cage.
Olufunmilola misses with the head strike.
McBraddish avoiding damage as Olufunmilola throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McBraddish is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish dodges an elbow strike from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola pushes off an throws an elbow but McBraddish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from McBraddish.
A bit of stalling here from McBraddish.
Olufunmilola is looking to control McBraddish's arms but McBraddish gets an underhook and turns him. Now Olufunmilola has his back to the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBraddish.
Nice body punch from McBraddish.
Olufunmilola lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from McBraddish.
Olufunmilola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Olufunmilola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McBraddish.
McBraddish wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olufunmilola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McBraddish struggles to land a body shot inside as Olufunmilola controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufunmilola.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny McBraddish will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McBraddish checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Olufunmilola tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from McBraddish.
Good work by Olufunmilola as he checks the leg kick.
Olufunmilola blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Olufunmilola as he checks the leg kick.
Olufunmilola throws a sloppy head kick and McBraddish moves out of range easily.
Olufunmilola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McBraddish misses with a wild body shot.
Olufunmilola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McBraddish.
Olufunmilola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBraddish moves out of range as Olufunmilola strikes.
A clash of legs there as McBraddish blocks the low kick.
Olufunmilola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Olufunmilola.
Johnny McBraddish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olufunmilola throws a sloppy head kick and McBraddish moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBraddish blocks a head kick by Olufunmilola.
McBraddish throws a left and a right that both miss
and Olufunmilola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Olufunmilola takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olufunmilola throws a jab but it's blocked by McBraddish.
Olufunmilola tries to land a front kick but McBraddish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McBraddish lands a two punch combo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McBraddish.
McBraddish swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McBraddish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McBraddish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Olufunmilola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McBraddish, pushing him back against the cage.
McBraddish stalling in the clinch but Olufunmilola improves position.
McBraddish lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olufunmilola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McBraddishs head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McBraddish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from McBraddish.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Olufunmilola letting McBraddish take a breather here.
Johnny McBraddish seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Olufunmilola lands an elbow inside.
Olufunmilola blocks a body shot from McBraddish.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olufunmilola obliges.
McBraddish has a couple of punches blocked by Olufunmilola.
McBraddish letting Olufunmilola take a breather here.
Olufunmilola lands a good knee to the midsection. McBraddish won't want to take too many of those.
McBraddish is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McBraddish working aggressively here.
Olufunmilola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish lands a hook to the side of the head.
Olufunmilola scores with a nice hook to the head.
McBraddish tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McBraddish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McBraddish working aggressively here.
Olufunmilola lands a body shot.
McBraddish tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Olufunmilola throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McBraddish blocks it with crossed arms.
McBraddish misses with a body punch.
Olufunmilola is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McBraddish is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Olufunmilola displaying some good clinch control by pressing McBraddish up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBraddish scores with a shot to the side of Olufunmilola's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McBraddish.
Olufunmilola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Olufunmilola looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Olufunmilola takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McBraddish takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olufunmilola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by McBraddish. Beautiful body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olufunmilola throws a low kick but McBraddish moves out of range easily.
McBraddish throws a hook but Olufunmilola avoids it easily.
McBraddish uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Olufunmilola has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from McBraddish. Olufunmilola does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny McBraddish will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Olufunmilola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McBraddish finds it's way round the side to connect with Olufunmilola's head.
A head kick from Olufunmilola lands but McBraddish takes it in his stride.
Olufunmilola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McBraddish misses the shot to the body.
McBraddish ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McBraddish lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Olufunmilola has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Olufunmilola and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Olufunmilola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McBraddish is out of range.
Olufunmilola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McBraddish if he has to take too many more of those.
Olufunmilola throws a leg kick that misses.
Olufunmilola takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A lazy left from McBraddish finds it's target.
Olufunmilola is rocked!
McBraddish drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Olufunmilola right on the button. Olufunmilola goes down! McBraddish follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! McBraddish gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny McBraddish!
Johnny McBraddish is the new bantamweight champion!
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