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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chumba Wumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Ponce Enrile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enrile has chosen Alab ng Puso by Rivermaya as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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185 lbs
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182 cm
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180 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chumba Wumba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Ponce Enrile!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enrile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Enrile fails to land with a series of punches.
Enrile throws a series of punches but Wumba avoids them all with ease.
Wumba tries to clinch but Enrile moves away
and Enrile counters with a two punch combo.
Enrile looks to land a combination but Wumba avoids it well.
Wumba tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Enrile misses with the combination.
Enrile lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Enrile.
Wumba tries to clinch but Enrile is having none of it.
Enrile swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Wumba.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wumba has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wumba is trying to pull guard but Enrile has him pressed against the cage.
Enrile misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wumba has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Enrile uses from the top position.
Wumba is trying to keep Enrile in close.
Wumba tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Enrile throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wumba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Enrile preventing the sweep.
Enrile postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Enrile throws a big right hand that misses.
Enrile really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wumba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Enrile works over Wumba with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enrile throwing strikes but missing.
Wumba looking to hit a scissor sweep but Enrile is one step ahead there.
Enrile throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Enrile throws a big right hand that misses.
Enrile in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Enrile stopping the sweep attempt from Wumba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Enrile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Enrile throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Enrile throws an elbow that misses. Wumba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Enrile's guard. Nice move by Wumba!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enrile controlling the position.
Enrile wants to sweep here but Wumba controlling him for the moment.
Wumba seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Enrile is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wumba wants to control from the top but Enrile keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wumba dodges the punch combination from Enrile.
Enrile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enrile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Enrile lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wumba circles away quickly and effectively.
Wumba slips a jab and a cross from Enrile.
Enrile tries to bum rush Wumba with a series of wild strikes but Wumba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Enrile misses with a wild combination.
Wumba fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Wumba.
Wumba is looking to clinch but Enrile is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Ponce Enrile dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Enrile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Juan Ponce Enrile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wumba pushes Enrile up against the cage in a clinch.
Enrile tries to circle away but Wumba has him pinned against the cage.
Wumba successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Enrile wants to stand but Wumba has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Enrile scoring with some ground and pound.
Enrile missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Enrile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Enrile missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wumba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Enrile has a hand on Wumba's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Wumba takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Wumba lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enrile keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wumba unloads with some shots from mount but Enrile bucks and avoids them well.
Enrile wants to hold on but Wumba pushes him away.
Enrile avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wumba.
Wumba working Enrile over with strikes here.
Wumba thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Enrile is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Wumba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enrile working to try and regain half guard.
Enrile wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wumba.
Enrile is looking to improve his position but Wumba isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enrile wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wumba.
Wumba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Enrile is looking to escape.
Enrile is looking to get to half guard.
Chumba Wumba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Enrile wants to hold on but Wumba pushes him away.
Enrile keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Enrile sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wumba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enrile looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wumba trying to control the action but Enrile is working from the bottom.
Enrile tries to roll over but Wumba keeps him under control.
Wumba is keen to just control but Enrile is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chumba Wumba just wasn't active enough.
No joy there for Enrile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wumba wants to clinch.
Wumba looks to land a combination but Enrile avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enrile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wumba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enrile throws a right hand that Wumba ducks under and follows up with a left that Wumba also avoids with ease.
Enrile throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Enrile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wumba.
Wumba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enrile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Enrile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wumba fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Enrile, pushing him back against the cage.
Wumba jumps guard and drags Enrile to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wumba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chumba Wumba dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wumba gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wumba has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Enrile wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wumba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Enrile pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wumba tries to clinch there but Enrile circles away.
Wumba moves in looking to clinch but Enrile pushes him off.
Wumba wants to clinch.
Enrile fails to land with a series of punches.
Enrile lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wumba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Enrile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enrile throws a series of punches but Wumba avoids them all with ease.
Wumba tries to clinch up.
Enrile swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wumba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wumba.
Enrile wants to break free but Wumba has control.
Enrile is looking to break free of the clinch but Wumba has double underhooks.
Enrile is trying to break free.
Wumba breaks the clinch.
Wumba tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Enrile manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Enrile does no damage.
Wumba tries to close the distance and clinch up but Enrile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wumba closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Enrile's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Enrile creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wumba has Enrile pressed against the cage, preventing Enrile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wumba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wumba misses with a double jab.
Enrile throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Wumba counter with a right hand.
Enrile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wumba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enrile throws a series of punches but Wumba moves out of range.
Enrile circles away from the clinch attempt
and Enrile counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wumba closes the distance looking to clinch
and Enrile counters with a two punch combo.
Enrile misses with a double jab
and Wumba counters by clinching up.
Wumba has Enrile pressed against the cage, preventing Enrile from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Enrile is trying to break the clinch but Wumba has him pressed against the cage.
Wumba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Enrile's efforts to push away.
Wumba fails to pull guard.
Enrile tries to break free but Wumba pushes him back against the cage.
Enrile tries to break free but Wumba pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wumba lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wumba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wumba jumps guard but Enrile turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chumba Wumba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enrile is trying to break free.
Enrile is trying to break the clinch but Wumba is controlling him.
Enrile tries to break free but Wumba pushes him back against the cage.
Wumba manages to pull guard.
Enrile working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enrile postures up in Wumba's guard and throws a big left but Wumba blocks it.
Wumba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Enrile trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wumba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enrile working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Enrile throws an elbow that misses. Wumba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Enrile's guard. Nice move by Wumba!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enrile looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wumba is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juan Ponce Enrile.
I think Enrile has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Juan Ponce Enrile!
A relieved looking Juan Ponce Enrile thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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