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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Defunce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabba Hut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Defunce comes to the cage accompanied by Cochise. Jabba Hut has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 cm
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246 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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197 cm
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265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Timothy Defunce! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jabba Hut! The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Defunce misses with a takedown attempt - Hut sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Hut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Defunce shoots in for a double leg but Hut sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hut throws a low kick, looking for Defunce's leg but Defunce calmly moves out of range. Hut misses with a hook. Defunce will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Defunce. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hut moves into the clinch. Defunce has Hut pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hut manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hut throws a head punch that misses. Hut misses with a short punch on the inside. Hut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defunce misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Defunce catches Hut right on the button with a cross. Timothy Defunce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Defunce 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. Hut seems keen to control Defunce's posture. Hut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hut manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round. Defunce is trying desperately to improve position. Hut controlling the position easily from mount. Defunce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Defunce is trying desperately to improve position. Hut looking to control but Defunce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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. Hut pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Hut content just to control the position here. Defunce tries to get back to half guard but can't. Defunce is breathing heavily. A nice elbow there by Hut. Hut content just to control the position here. Hut's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hut working for a guillotine from mount but Defunce is in no mood to give up. Hut controlling the pace for now. Hut landing strikes from the mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Defunce is looking to get to half guard. Hut sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Defunce wants to control but Hut is having none of it.
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. Hut wants to control the pace but Defunce is squirming around nicely. Defunce is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hut content just to control the position here.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jabba Hut just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Defunce gets caught flat footed, as Hut shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hut trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Defunce wants to stand up but Hut is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabba Hut dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hut instigates a clinch. Hut has a couple of punches blocked by Defunce.
Hut can't break the clinch.
Defunce has Hut pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hut manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hut gets underhooks to prevent Defunce's takedown attempt.
Defunce tries for a takedown but Hut manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timothy Defunce. That's going to take a lot out of him. Defunce has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hut is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hut tries a body shot but Defunce blocks it.
Defunce manages to break the clinch.
Timothy Defunce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Defunce has his takedown stuffed and Hut counters by clinching up. Defunce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Defunce misses with a takedown and Hut counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Hut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Defunce keeps working. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hut lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round. Defunce is not content to let Hut control the position. Defunce is trying to maintain the position but Hut is very close to passing his half guard. Hut misses with a head shot. Defunce uses the momentum to regain guard. Defunce wants to sweep here but Hut controlling him for the moment. Defunce is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Defunce. Hut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Defunce. Defunce scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Hut trying to control but Defunce postures up.
Hut is breathing heavily.
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. The fighters are battling for position here. Hut manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Defunce loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hut tries to land a sweep but no joy. Defunce throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Defunce has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hut is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Defunce misses with a takedown attempt and Hut counters with a good low kick that Defunce was not able to check. Defunce misses with a takedown attempt and Hut counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Defunce is looking to improve his position.
Defunce slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Defunce manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Defunce is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hut can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Defunce avoids the attempt from Hut to control. Defunce scoring with strikes but Hut is staying in there. Hut bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Hut preventing the sweep. Defunce bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hut's guard. Jabba Hut has got the better of the ground game so far. Hut seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hut is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Defunce thows a big elbow that misses. Defunce avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hut looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hut is looking for a triangle but Defunce pushes his legs off easily.
Defunce would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jabba Hut showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Defunce misses with a takedown and Hut counters with a single leg into guard. Defunce didn't expect that. Hut wants to control from the top but Defunce keeps moving. Hut is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Hut won't allow Defunce to sweep him here. Defunce keeping full guard, as Hut tries to pass. Defunce wants to hit a switch here but Hut passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Defunce there! Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hut looking to control but Defunce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round. Defunce is looking to improve his position but Hut isn't that keen on the idea. Defunce is working hard here to advance position. Hut controlling from mount. Hut trying to control but Defunce is having none of it. Defunce is bucking up trying to escape but Hut cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Defunce is in all sorts of trouble here.
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. Hut wants to finish this one by submission but Defunce is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hut. Defunce is looking to get to half guard. Hut tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Defunce is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Defunce regains half guard. Defunce is refusing to be controlled, as Hut sits in half guard. Hut working the head and body with strikes. Hut works his foot free and advances to mount. Defunce working to try and regain half guard.
Hut looking to control but Defunce is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Defunce is trying desperately to improve position. Defunce is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Defunce is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Timothy Defunce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hut content just to control the position here. Defunce tries to lock up and control but Hut gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hut controlling from mount. Defunce working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Jabba Hut comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hut 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jabba Hut!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42% |
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