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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Bambaleo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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189 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Danger! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bambaleo! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Danger tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bambaleo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Danger somewhat. Danger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danger shoots in for a double leg but Bambaleo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. The fight moves into the clinch position. Bambaleo trying to land knees to the body.
Bambaleo is looking for a takedown. Danger breaks from the clinch.
Bambaleo tries to clinch up. Danger wants to land a leg kick but Bambaleo is out of range. Bambaleo wants to clinch up but Danger keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bambaleo wants to clinch. Danger shoots in and drives through. Bambaleo sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Danger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Danger dives in and grabs Bambaleo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bambaleo pushes down on Danger's head and hops out. Bambaleo avoids the head kick by Danger.
Danger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Danger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bambaleo avoids it really well and circles away. A head kick by Danger misses and Bambaleo moves into the clinch. Danger is breathing heavily. Danger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Bambaleo lands an elbow that stopped Danger in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bambaleo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Danger wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bambaleo landing knees to the body.
Bambaleo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Danger has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bambaleo leaning his opponent against the cage. Bambaleo tries to land a knee to the head but Danger blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bambaleo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Danger tries to pull guard but Bambaleo forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Danger has had enough of the clinch but Bambaleo keeps him there for the moment. Danger jumps guard but Bambaleo stands there with Danger around his waist. Danger gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Danger is trying to drag Bambaleo to the mat but Bambaleo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Danger is trying to pull guard but Bambaleo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bambaleo tries to pull guard but Danger won't allow it.
Danger drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bambaleo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bambaleo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Danger swats away the attempt to clinch by Bambaleo. Danger closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bambaleo's guard. 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 Duke Danger will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
Danger clinches up against the cage. Danger letting Bambaleo take a breather here. Danger is trying to push Bambaleo away but Bambaleo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Danger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bambaleo just stands there and leans against the cage. Bambaleo is trying to maintain a safe position but Danger gets an underhook and turns Bambaleo into the cage. Bambaleo misses with a knee strike.
Danger tries to score a body lock takedown but Bambaleo shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Danger avoiding damage as Bambaleo throws knees to the body.
Bambaleo is pressed up against the cage. Danger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bambaleo down to the mat. Bambaleo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Danger. That's going to take a lot out of him. Danger throws a head kick but Bambaleo moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Danger closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bambaleo did well to prevent Danger getting side control. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Danger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bambaleo is just riding it out for now. Danger eventually gives up the hold. Bambaleo is looking to escape. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Danger throws a strike but Bambaleo avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Bambaleo is wriggling around but Danger manages to pass to half guard.
Bambaleo tries to kick Danger off but Danger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Danger works his way into side control. Bambaleo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops. Danger sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Bambaleo taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duke Danger!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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