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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Enitan Olufunmilola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake The Bulldog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olufunmilola comes to the cage accompanied by Chase The Devil. 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
23 - 14 - 0 |
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145 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Enitan Olufunmilola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake The Bulldog!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olufunmilola shoots in for a takedown but The Bulldog shows good takedown defense.
Olufunmilola forces The Bulldog back against the cage and clinches.
Olufunmilola wants a takedown.
The Bulldog wants to get back to striking at distance but Olufunmilola won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Olufunmilola.
The Bulldog wants to break free but Olufunmilola has control.
Olufunmilola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The Bulldog.
The Bulldog creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olufunmilola blocks the elbow strike.
Olufunmilola can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enitan Olufunmilola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The Bulldog's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bulldog waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola has a takedown stuffed.
The Bulldog throws a right hand that Olufunmilola ducks under and follows up with a left that Olufunmilola also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Olufunmilola.
A head kick misses from Olufunmilola.
Jake The Bulldog is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olufunmilola is defended easily by The Bulldog.
Olufunmilola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Bulldog. The Bulldog obviously looking to wear him down.
The Bulldog slaps away a takedown attempt from Olufunmilola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Bulldog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olufunmilola.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olufunmilola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bulldog thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Bulldog throws the left hand but Olufunmilola avoids the punch easily.
Olufunmilola shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Bulldog pinned against the cage. The Bulldog gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Olufunmilola lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Olufunmilola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Bulldog is fending him off so far but Olufunmilola persists. Nope, The Bulldog circles away and we're back to standing.
The Bulldog fails to land with a series of punches.
Olufunmilola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent The Bulldog stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Olufunmilola fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bulldog tries to avoid it but Olufunmilola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bulldog to the ground. The Bulldog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olufunmilola staying out of range there.
Olufunmilola changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Bulldog tries to avoid it but Olufunmilola manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Bulldog to the ground. The Bulldog escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Olufunmilola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Bulldog is fending him off so far but Olufunmilola persists. Nope, The Bulldog circles away and we're back to standing.
Olufunmilola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enitan Olufunmilola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olufunmilola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Bulldog.
The Bulldog wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Olufunmilola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. The Bulldog is trying to defend but Olufunmilola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bulldog trying to hold on to Olufunmilola's head to control him but Olufunmilola postures up.
Olufunmilola tries to pass to full mount but The Bulldog defends it.
Olufunmilola works his way into full mount!
The Bulldog really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Enitan Olufunmilola will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Bulldog.
Olufunmilola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olufunmilola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Bulldog stuffs the takedown.
Olufunmilola checks a leg kick.
Olufunmilola tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Bulldog swivels and escapes.
Olufunmilola tries to close the distance and clinch but The Bulldog swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Bulldog slaps away a takedown attempt from Olufunmilola, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enitan Olufunmilola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olufunmilola closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Bulldog circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola shoots for a double leg takedown but The Bulldog sprawls well. He's pushed Olufunmilola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Bulldog gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Olufunmilola stops The Bulldog from standing up.
Olufunmilola wants to control from the top but The Bulldog keeps moving.
Olufunmilola postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Bulldog is trying to keep Olufunmilola in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bulldog wants to sweep but no luck.
The Bulldog keeping moving, preventing Olufunmilola from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Bulldog wants to get back to his feet but Olufunmilola is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Olufunmilola postures up in The Bulldog's guard and throws a big left but The Bulldog blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Olufunmilola scores with a head kick. The Bulldog tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Bulldog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Nice takedown defense from The Bulldog. No joy for Olufunmilola on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Bulldog sprawls well. The Bulldog wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Olufunmilola gets slowly back to his feet.
The Bulldog fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola drives through and clinches with The Bulldog against the cage.
Olufunmilola has The Bulldog pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Bulldog manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Olufunmilola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Bulldog is defending well.
The Bulldog tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olufunmilola avoids it.
The Bulldog has had enough of the clinch but Olufunmilola keeps him there for the moment.
The Bulldog misses with an elbow strike.
Olufunmilola has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Bulldog is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Olufunmilola is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Bulldog is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bulldog misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Bulldog can't break the clinch.
The Bulldog working hard to break the clinch.
Olufunmilola avoids the elbow strike from The Bulldog, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Olufunmilola as The Bulldog tries to tie him up.
The Bulldog breaks the clinch.
Olufunmilola is looking to clinch but The Bulldog is avoiding it.
Olufunmilola takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Olufunmilola. The Bulldog does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bulldog displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Olufunmilola.
Jake The Bulldog seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Bulldog looks to throw the jab but Olufunmilola is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Enitan Olufunmilola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Bulldog gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olufunmilola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Olufunmilola is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The Bulldog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olufunmilola trying to control the position from guard on top but The Bulldog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olufunmilola slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Olufunmilola has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Enitan Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Olufunmilola throws a head kick that misses
and The Bulldog finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The Bulldog rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olufunmilola moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Bulldog looks to land a left hand but Olufunmilola moved out of range nicely.
Olufunmilola shoots and misses
and The Bulldog counters with a leg kick.
Olufunmilola fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Bulldog fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olufunmilola checks it well.
Olufunmilola shoots in but The Bulldog avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enitan Olufunmilola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olufunmilola shoots in but no luck this time.
Olufunmilola tries to clinch but The Bulldog moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olufunmilola closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Bulldog circles away.
The Bulldog attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Olufunmilola tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Bulldog sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Olufunmilola somewhat.
Olufunmilola shoots in and drives through. The Bulldog sprawls well.
Olufunmilola takes one to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Olufunmilola.
Olufunmilola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Bulldog is fending him off so far but Olufunmilola persists. Nope, The Bulldog circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Olufunmilola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jake The Bulldog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Bulldog, as that shot connected.
It looks like Enitan Olufunmilola has been cut.
Olufunmilola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Olufunmilola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Olufunmilola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Bulldog finds it's way round the side to connect with Olufunmilola's head.
The Bulldog keeps the fight on the outside.
The Bulldog lands a jab.
Olufunmilola is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olufunmilola throws a lazy head kick
and The Bulldog makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Olufunmilola really felt that one!
Oh Olufunmilola is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bulldog connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Olufunmilola out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake The Bulldog!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake The Bulldog thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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