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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Smokudju Womba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tame. Womba has chosen Ludacris - Blueberry Yum Yum as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
28 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Smokudju Womba!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McThornbody tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Womba was well out of range. Poor timing from McThornbody.
Womba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Womba lands a really nice looking cross but McThornbody seems unphased.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
Womba tries to work over McThornbody's front leg with a kick but McThornbody checks it.
Nice shot lands for Womba.
McThornbody lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Womba circles away quickly and effectively.
McThornbody throws a right hand that misses
and Womba counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McThornbody tries to get to full guard but Womba has control of the leg.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McThornbody to regain full guard.
McThornbody avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McThornbody preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Womba trying to control the position from guard on top but McThornbody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McThornbody is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Womba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Womba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Womba tries to free his leg and advance position but McThornbody is retaining full guard.
McThornbody pulls Womba in to control the position.
McThornbody keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
McThornbody keeping moving, preventing Womba from controlling successfully.
Womba throws a big elbow that misses.
Womba with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba landing with the ground and pound.
Womba throws an elbow that misses. McThornbody uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Womba's guard. Nice move by McThornbody!
Womba working for a triangle but McThornbody defends it easily.
McThornbody slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Womba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McThornbody passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McThornbody keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Womba looking for submissions off his back.
McThornbody prevents Womba from improving his position.
Womba looking for submissions off his back.
McThornbody performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McThornbody prevents Womba from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba taking some punishment here, with McThornbody in his half guard.
Womba wants to improve his position but McThornbody is controlling well.
Womba trying to control from the bottom.
Womba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McThornbody not doing much here.
Womba is staying active underneath McThornbody, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Womba is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McThornbody's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McThornbody's back!
McThornbody covering up well under a barage of strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smokudju Womba dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McThornbody misses with a wild body shot.
Womba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Womba scores with a body shot.
Womba lands with an uppercut that bounces McThornbody off the cage and back into range.
Womba moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McThornbody checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Womba scores with a hook to the body. McThornbody takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Womba lands a slapping body shot.
A low kick from Womba misses
and McThornbody counters with a nice low kick that buckles Womba's knee momentarily.
McThornbody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Womba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Womba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McThornbody was well out of range. Poor timing from Womba.
Womba scores with a sloppy right hand. McThornbody should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Womba fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody stuffs the takedown.
Womba tries to score a power double leg takedown but McThornbody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Womba somewhat.
McThornbody misses with a head kick.
Womba throws a chopping leg kick but McThornbody manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Womba throws a shot from downtown. McThornbody moves away and avoids it.
Womba ducks under a wild hook from McThornbody.
Womba throws a body punch but McThornbody moves out of range.
Womba shoots in for a double leg but McThornbody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smokudju Womba.
Womba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Womba lands a nice shot to the body.
McThornbody staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Womba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McThornbody throws a low kick but it's checked well by Womba.
Womba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Womba throws a chopping leg kick but McThornbody manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McThornbody doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McThornbody turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Womba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McThornbody.
Womba moves away from the strike by McThornbody.
Smokudju Womba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McThornbody throws the kick towards the body but Womba avoids it.
A head kick by Womba misses
and McThornbody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Womba throws the kick towards the body but McThornbody avoids it.
Womba tries to move into range but McThornbody moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Womba shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McThornbody is trying to defend but Womba finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Womba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Womba's back!
McThornbody has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Womba's body.
McThornbody controlling well, preventing Womba from escaping the position.
McThornbody biding his time, looking for the opening.
Womba tries to escape the position.
McThornbody is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody not allowing Womba to control his hands.
McThornbody is hanging on to Womba's back as he tries to escape.
Womba has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McThornbody slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Womba trying to control the position but McThornbody manages to sink in the hooks.
Will McThornbody go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Womba rolls, trying to escape but McThornbody keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McThornbody keeps control of the position easily here as Womba tries to buck him off.
Womba is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Smokudju Womba will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Womba throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McThornbody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McThornbody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Womba is looking to chop away at McThornbody's legs.
Womba motions for McThornbody to come forward. Womba throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from McThornbody finds it's target.
Womba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McThornbody lands a right hook to the body.
McThornbody misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from McThornbody does no damage.
McThornbody misses with a hook.
Smokudju Womba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McThornbody just misses with a punch to the body.
McThornbody misses the shot to the body.
McThornbody throws a solid leg kick but Womba takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McThornbody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody defending well as Womba loads up on a big left hand.
Womba checks the leg kick nicely there.
Womba swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Womba slips under a jab.
McThornbody throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McThornbody slips a jab and a cross from Womba.
McThornbody scores with a nice head shot.
McThornbody lands with a kick to the ribs.
Womba misses with a kick to the body
enabling McThornbody to counter with a crisp jab.
Womba stuns McThornbody with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Womba takes a swing at McThornbody's ribcage but misses.
Womba tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody avoids the body shot from Womba.
McThornbody lands a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
McThornbody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Womba manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McThornbody. Womba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Womba looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A head kick misses from McThornbody.
Womba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from McThornbody. Womba does a little dance to reset his feet.
McThornbody slips a straight right by Womba.
Womba misses with a leg kick.
Womba throws a body punch but McThornbody moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of McThornbody 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big left from McThornbody misses.
McThornbody ducks under a wild hook from Womba.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
McThornbody throws a push kick but Womba slaps the foot to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by McThornbody as he connects with a hook.
McThornbody avoids the body shot from Womba.
Womba attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Womba tests McThornbody's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Womba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Womba.
McThornbody slips under a jab.
McThornbody throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Womba lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Womba closes this distance looking for a takedown but McThornbody circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Womba, as that shot connected.
Gristle McThornbody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McThornbody fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Womba checks it well.
A low kick from McThornbody misses
and Womba counters with a shoot takedown. McThornbody fights it but they end up in guard.
McThornbody keeping full guard, as Womba tries to pass.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Womba throws a strike but McThornbody rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Smokudju Womba just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McThornbody checks a low kick from Womba.
Womba swings for the body but McThornbody moves out of range.
Womba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Womba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McThornbody.
Womba misses with a two punch combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for McThornbody.
Womba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Womba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McThornbody as he avoids it easily.
McThornbody scores with a jab. Womba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Womba will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Womba, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Womba takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McThornbody misses with a hook. Womba ducked under it nicely.
Womba misses the shot to the body.
Womba throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Womba.
McThornbody jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Womba uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Womba lands a nice looking kick to the body. McThornbody takes a step back to recover.
Womba throws a big shot that misses.
Womba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Womba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McThornbody counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Womba stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Womba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McThornbody lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for McThornbody.
Womba takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McThornbody works over Womba's head and body with a nice combination.
McThornbody misses with a looping right.
McThornbody looks to land a combination. Womba sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Womba throws a leg kick but McThornbody sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Womba checks a leg kick nicely.
Womba misses with a leg kick
and McThornbody counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McThornbody lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody checks a low kick from Womba.
Womba misses with a wild body shot.
McThornbody digs a good body shot into Womba's ribs.
McThornbody takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McThornbody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Womba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Womba throws an overhand right that lands on McThornbody's shoulder, as McThornbody tries to avoid the shot.
McThornbody lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Womba looking to score a takedown here. McThornbody is defending well but Womba drives through and ends up in McThornbody's guard.
Womba is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Womba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McThornbody swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Womba is pushing down on McThornbody's leg trying to pass to half guard. McThornbody is fighting to maintain full guard but Womba has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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!
Womba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Womba wants to pass to mount but McThornbody is defending the position.
Womba stalling away here and it's allowed McThornbody to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Womba drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McThornbody dives on top into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Womba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McThornbody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gristle McThornbody had his way with Smokudju Womba in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McThornbody throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Womba jabs McThornbody to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McThornbody throws a leg kick that misses.
Womba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McThornbody defends it nicely.
Womba misses with a hook.
Womba fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Womba lands a glancing blow to the side of McThornbody's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McThornbody.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McThornbody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Womba.
Womba misses with a body kick.
Womba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Womba shoots in for a double leg but McThornbody sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gristle McThornbody has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smokudju Womba.
A looping hook to the body misses from McThornbody. Womba does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Womba.
McThornbody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Womba. That did some damage!
Womba blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheers as McThornbody lands an impressive looking overhand right. Womba doesn't seem phased though.
Womba just misses with a punch to the body.
Womba misses with a body punch
and McThornbody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gristle McThornbody has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody closes the distance and pushes Womba back into the cage.
McThornbody gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Womba.
McThornbody stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Womba manages to break the clinch.
McThornbody stuffs the takedown.
Womba throws a body punch but McThornbody moves out of range.
Womba throws a low kick but it's checked well by McThornbody.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McThornbody slips a straight right by Womba.
Womba throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McThornbody counter with a right hand.
McThornbody throws a leg kick but Womba moved away.
Womba closes the distance and clinches up with McThornbody, looking for a takedown. Womba pushes McThornbody against the cage but McThornbody circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Womba. That did some damage!
Womba is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Womba lets loose with a powerful body kick. McThornbody will feel that in the morning.
McThornbody uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. McThornbody darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McThornbody slips under a jab from Womba.
A chopping leg kick lands by Womba.
Womba connects with a crisp jab.
Womba fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McThornbody lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Womba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McThornbody slips under a jab from Womba.
McThornbody loads up on a big right hand but Womba slips the punch.
Womba's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Womba clobbers McThornbody with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Womba moves out of range as McThornbody throws a body kick.
Womba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Womba missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smokudju Womba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McThornbody wants to get back to his feet.
Womba blocks the strikes from McThornbody.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McThornbody is holding on to half guard well.
McThornbody looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gristle McThornbody.
I think Womba 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smokudju Womba! Smokudju Womba retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Smokudju Womba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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