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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bobberson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Offerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Offerson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Can't F with da South. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jack Offerson enters the cage!
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184 lbs
23 - 20 - 0 |
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144 lbs
8 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Bobberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Offerson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bobberson is defended easily by Offerson.
Bobberson lands a jab.
Offerson avoids the head kick by Bobberson.
Bobberson swats away the attempt to clinch by Offerson.
Bobberson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Offerson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Offerson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bobberson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Offerson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bobberson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Offerson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson tries to move to full mount but Offerson actually manages to regain half guard.
Bobberson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bobberson wants to free his trapped foot but Offerson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bobberson is trying to work for a kimura but Offerson is defending well.
Bobberson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Offerson defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offerson is looking for a sweep. Bobberson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bobberson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bobberson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bobberson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Offerson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bobberson.
Bobberson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson wants to work for an arm triangle but Offerson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bobberson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Offerson is just riding it out for now. Bobberson eventually gives up the hold.
Bobberson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bobberson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bobberson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bobberson is looking for submissions but instead, Offerson has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bobberson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bobberson shoots in looking for a takedown. Offerson tries to sprawl out of it but Bobberson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Offerson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobberson throws a low kick but Offerson moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bobberson.
Bobberson throws a low kick but Offerson avoids it.
Offerson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Offerson slaps away a takedown attempt from Bobberson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Offerson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bobberson. That one must have hurt.
Bobberson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Billy Bobberson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Bobberson lands.
Bobberson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bobberson shoots in and gets a takedown into Offerson's guard.
Bobberson throwing strikes from guard but Offerson blocks nicely.
Bobberson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Offerson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bobberson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Offerson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Offerson keeping full guard, as Bobberson tries to pass.
Bobberson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Offerson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bobberson, into his guard.
Offerson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bobberson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Offerson has managed to get both his arms back between Bobberson's legs - danger averted.
Bobberson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bobberson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully.
Bobberson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Offerson is one step ahead there.
Offerson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson trying to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bobberson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Offerson did well to prevent Bobberson getting side control.
Bobberson throwing shots but Offerson is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobberson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bobberson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bobberson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Offerson's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson is looking for a kimura here.
Bobberson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bobberson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Offerson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bobberson, into his guard.
Bobberson trying to keep a closed guard but Offerson is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobberson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Offerson defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bobberson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Offerson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Offerson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobberson.
Offerson misses with a head kick.
Bobberson throws a nice head kick!
Offerson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bobberson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bobberson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Offerson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Offerson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Offerson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Offerson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bobberson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Offerson's hands.
Offerson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobberson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Offerson on his heels. He'll look to pass Offerson's guard now, I'm sure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobberson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Offerson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobberson has gone for a leg lock! Offerson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bobberson's guard.
Offerson looking to pass the guard.
Offerson won't allow Bobberson to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully.
Bobberson trying to control the position.
Bobberson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bobberson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Offerson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bobberson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Offerson has managed to get both his arms back between Bobberson's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bobberson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Offerson is one step ahead there.
Offerson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bobberson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Offerson has managed to get both his arms back between Bobberson's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bobberson is looking for a triangle but Offerson pushes his legs off easily.
Offerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bobberson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billy Bobberson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Offerson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Offerson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bobberson is keeping the position for now.
Billy Bobberson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bobberson is trying to keep Offerson in close.
Bobberson keeping moving, preventing Offerson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jack Offerson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bobberson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Offerson as Bobberson shoots in.
Bobberson lands an overhand right.
Bobberson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Offerson is fending him off so far but Bobberson persists. Nope, Offerson circles away and we're back to standing.
Offerson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bobberson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Offerson moves in looking to clinch but Bobberson pushes him off.
Jack Offerson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Offerson throws a nice inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bobberson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Bobberson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bobberson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Offerson moves into the clinch.
Offerson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bobberson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bobberson, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bobberson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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