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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Asteroids Bombereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nag Hambukoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hambukoo has chosen Darkest Hour as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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167 lbs
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157 lbs
17 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asteroids Bombereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nag Hambukoo!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hambukoo looks to land a left hand but Bombereem moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Bombereem.
Hambukoo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bombereem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hambukoo can pounce on him.
Hambukoo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bombereem is positioning himself well to prevent Hambukoo advancing to mount.
Hambukoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bombereem is looking for a sweep. Hambukoo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hambukoo seems to be working for a kimura but Bombereem defends the submission attempt.
Bombereem keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bombereem trying to control but Hambukoo postures up.
Hambukoo wants to pass the guard but Bombereem is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo is trying to control the action in half guard but Bombereem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hambukoo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bombereem defending well though.
Hambukoo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bombereem is trying to get back to full guard.
Hambukoo is looking for a kimura but Bombereem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hambukoo to get the leverage.
Bombereem is trying to stand up here but Hambukoo is controlling him well.
Hambukoo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bombereem sees it coming and defends easily.
Bombereem trying to hold on to Hambukoo's head to control him but Hambukoo postures up.
Bombereem is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo passes to full mount!
Hambukoo looking to finish Bombereem with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bombereem!
Hambukoo has hold of Bombereem's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bombereem manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bombereem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hambukoo landing strikes from the mount.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bombereem is squirming around, avoiding Hambukoo's attempts to control the action.
Hambukoo throws some wild stikes that Bombereem manages to avoid easily.
Bombereem tries to hold on but Hambukoo pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bombereem hang on?
Hambukoo misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hambukoo with the ground and pound from mount.
Hambukoo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bombereem hang on?
Bombereem tries to reverse the position but Hambukoo maintains control.
Hambukoo wants to control the pace but Bombereem is squirming around nicely.
Hambukoo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hambukoo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bombereem tries to hold on but Hambukoo postures up.
Hambukoo looking to finish Bombereem with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bombereem!
Bombereem avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hambukoo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombereem is squirming around, avoiding Hambukoo's attempts to control the action.
Hambukoo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bombereem tries to hold on but Hambukoo postures up.
Hambukoo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bombereem wants to hold on but Hambukoo pushes him away.
Hambukoo landing strikes from the mount and Bombereem is in trouble!
Bombereem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hambukoo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hambukoo working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nag Hambukoo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bombereem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hambukoo.
Bombereem tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hambukoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bombereem.
Hambukoo looking to score a takedown here. Bombereem is defending well but Hambukoo drives through and ends up in Bombereem's guard.
Hambukoo passes Bombereem's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hambukoo is looking for a kimura but Bombereem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hambukoo to get the leverage.
Hambukoo wants to pass the guard but Bombereem is defending well.
Hambukoo is trying to work for a kimura but Bombereem is defending well.
Bombereem wants to improve his position but Hambukoo is controlling well.
Bombereem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hambukoo on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo is working for a kimura but Bombereem is defending it quite comfortably.
Bombereem wants to get back to his feet.
Bombereem gets back to full guard.
Hambukoo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bombereem is keeping the position for now.
Hambukoo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hambukoo pushing down on Bombereem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hambukoo throwing shots but Bombereem is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bombereem is just riding it out for now. Hambukoo eventually gives up the hold.
Hambukoo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hambukoo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bombereem preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bombereem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hambukoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bombereem defends it well.
Hambukoo is looking to take a break and control but Bombereem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hambukoo passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hambukoo looking to secure an arm triangle but Bombereem defends it well.
Bombereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Hambukoo has a good base and remains in mount.
Bombereem wants to hold on but Hambukoo pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombereem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nag Hambukoo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hambukoo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bombereem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hambukoo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hambukoo trying to control but Bombereem is having none of it.
Hambukoo breaks from Bombereem's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hambukoo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bombereem is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hambukoo looking to ground and pound but Bombereem is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nag Hambukoo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hambukoo staying out of range there.
Bombereem slips a jab from Hambukoo.
Hambukoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombereem was well out of range. Poor timing from Hambukoo.
Nice straight punches there by Bombereem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bombereem.
Bombereem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bombereem slips under a jab.
Bombereem defending well as Hambukoo loads up on a big left hand.
Hambukoo throws a head kick but Bombereem moves out of range.
Bombereem checks a low kick from Hambukoo.
Hambukoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombereem was well out of range. Poor timing from Hambukoo.
Hambukoo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bombereem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hambukoo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hambukoo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hambukoo is working Bombereem over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hambukoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bombereem, who protects the arm well.
Hambukoo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bombereem keeps working.
Hambukoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hambukoo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bombereem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombereem is looking to control Hambukoo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bombereem avoid being mounted?
Bombereem wants to control but Hambukoo passes into side.
Hambukoo is trying to get an arm triangle but Bombereem is defending well.
Hambukoo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hambukoo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bombereem stops Hambukoo from passing to mount.
Hambukoo swings around for an armbar but Bombereem sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hambukoo's guard.
Bombereem wants to pass the guard but Hambukoo is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambukoo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bombereem defends well.
Hambukoo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nag Hambukoo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hambukoo keeping moving, preventing Bombereem from controlling successfully.
Asteroids Bombereem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bombereem postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hambukoo wants to sweep but no luck.
Hambukoo wants to get back to his feet but Bombereem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bombereem passes into half guard.
Hambukoo trying to hold on to Bombereem's head to control him but Bombereem postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombereem not doing much here.
Hambukoo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hambukoo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bombereem tries to stand and escape but Hambukoo is controlling the position.
Hambukoo is concentrating on defense, preventing Bombereem from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nag Hambukoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hambukoo 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nag Hambukoo!
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