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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bronn Stokeworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stokeworth has chosen Rains of castamere as his entrance music. Bam Bam has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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270 lbs
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235 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bam Bam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bronn Stokeworth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bam does no damage.
Bam clinches up against the cage.
Bam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bam as Stokeworth tries to tie him up.
Bam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stokeworth has him pressed against the cage.
Stokeworth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stokeworth avoiding damage as Bam throws knees to the body.
Bam is trying to push Stokeworth away but Stokeworth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bam can't break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stokeworth obliges.
Stokeworth tries to land knees in the clinch but Bam avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Stokeworth obliges.
Stokeworth successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stokeworth will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokeworth is looking for a triangle but Bam pushes his legs off easily.
Bam trying to control but Stokeworth is working from the bottom.
Bam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bam throws a big right hand that misses.
Stokeworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Bam controlling from the top position.
Stokeworth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Stokeworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Stokeworth wants to stand and escape but Bam is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokeworth keeping full guard, as Bam tries to pass.
Stokeworth keeping moving, preventing Bam from controlling successfully.
Bam Bam has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Stokeworth wants to clinch.
Bam keeps the fight on the outside.
Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stokeworth takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bam moves away from the strike by Stokeworth.
Stokeworth tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bam counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stokeworth thinking.
Stokeworth drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam clinches up against the cage.
Stokeworth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stokeworth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bam is trying to break free.
Stokeworth prevents Bam from breaking the clinch.
Bam prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronn Stokeworth.
Bam is trying to break the clinch but Stokeworth is controlling him.
Stokeworth will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bam up against the cage.
Stokeworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stokeworth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bam defends it nicely.
Bam misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bam.
Stokeworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bam tries to avoid it but Stokeworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bam to the ground. Bam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bam looks to land a combination but Stokeworth avoids it well.
Bam thuds his right hand into Stokeworth's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bam clinches with his opponent.
Stokeworth has Bam pressed against the cage, preventing Bam from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokeworth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bam is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bam stops a takedown attempt from Stokeworth.
Bam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bam slaps away a takedown attempt from Stokeworth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bam misses with a body shot.
Bam Bam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bam lunges at Stokeworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stokeworth's hand.
Bam has managed to clinch.
Bam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stokeworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bam's efforts to push away.
Stokeworth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bam smiles and moves away.
Stokeworth takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokeworth wants to clinch.
Stokeworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bam avoids it really well and circles away.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronn Stokeworth.
Bam fails to land with a series of punches.
Stokeworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Bam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bam is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bam fails with the takedown.
Stokeworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stokeworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stokeworth closes the distance and clinches up with Bam, looking for a takedown. Stokeworth pushes Bam against the cage but Bam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Stokeworth.
Bam throws a head kick that misses.
Bam throws a body punch but Stokeworth moves out of range.
Stokeworth scores with the left hand. Bam knows he should have avoided that one.
Bam misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Bam.
Stokeworth avoids the head kick by Bam.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Stokeworth is defended easily by Bam.
Bam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Stokeworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stokeworth swivels and escapes.
Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stokeworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bam digs a good hook to Stokeworth's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stokeworth closes the distance and clinches up with Bam, looking for a takedown. Stokeworth pushes Bam against the cage but Bam circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stokeworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bam manages to avoid it.
Bam throws a body kick that misses.
Stokeworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stokeworth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bam swivels and escapes.
Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bam sprawls well. Bam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stokeworth gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam with a jab.
Stokeworth is looking to clinch but Bam is avoiding it.
Stokeworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stokeworth somewhat.
Stokeworth shoots in looking for a takedown. Bam tries to sprawl out of it but Stokeworth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bam manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bam tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Stokeworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bam is looking to wear down Stokeworth with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bam swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bam Bam dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bam looks to land a combination. Stokeworth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bam stuffs the takedown attempt from Stokeworth. Stokeworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam stalks Stokeworth and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stokeworth's face. Stokeworth staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Bam.
Stokeworth shoots in for a double leg but Bam sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bam throws a series of punches but Stokeworth moves out of range.
Bam lands a jab to Stokeworth's midsection.
Stokeworth tries to move into range but Bam moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stokeworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bam throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokeworth misses with a head kick.
Bam misses with a series of wild punches.
Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bam Bam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bronn Stokeworth.
Bam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bam keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stokeworth is looking to clinch.
Stokeworth tries to clinch but Bam is having none of it.
Stokeworth shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bam sprawls well. Bam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stokeworth gets slowly back to his feet.
Bam is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bam gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bam is looking to break free of the clinch but Stokeworth has double underhooks.
Stokeworth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bam's efforts to push away.
Bam wants to break free but Stokeworth has control.
Stokeworth breaks the clinch.
Stokeworth tries to close the distance and clinch but Bam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Bam.
Stokeworth fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bam scores with a jab to the head.
Stokeworth goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stokeworth slips a jab and a cross from Bam.
Stokeworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stokeworth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bam manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stokeworth moves out of range of the leg kick from Bam.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stokeworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stokeworth moves in looking to clinch but Bam pushes him off.
Bam pushes Stokeworth up against the cage in a clinch.
Stokeworth trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bam wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bam is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stokeworth tries to work over Bam's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bam prevents Stokeworth from breaking the clinch.
Bam wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stokeworth with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stokeworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bam fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bam lands a two punch combo.
Bronn Stokeworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bam Bam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stokeworth tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bam Bam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Bam!
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