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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dion Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bane Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bane Bunker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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163 cm
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194 lbs
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188 cm
25
185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dion Jacobson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bane Bunker! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jacobson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bunker avoids it really well and circles away. Bunker is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jacobson's half guard. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Jacobson is refusing to be controlled, as Bunker sits in half guard. Jacobson is trying to maintain the position but Bunker is very close to passing his half guard. Bunker tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jacobson controls his leg. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jacobson tries to get to full guard but Bunker has control of the leg. Well, if Bunker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round. The fighters are battling for position here. Jacobson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jacobson looking to control.
Bunker is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Jacobson tries to strike from the bottom.
Jacobson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunker is controlling him.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bane Bunker hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Bunker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bunker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jacobson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Bunker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Bunker lands strikes from half guard. Jacobson really is a fat lump. Jacobson trying to hold on to Bunker's head to control him but Bunker postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bunker wants to take a breather but Jacobson is having none of it. Bunker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Jacobson is looking for a sweep. Bunker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jacobson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jacobson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jacobson trying to control the position.
Bunker controls from within his opponent's guard. Bunker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jacobson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bunker stuffs the takedown. Jacobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Jacobson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bunker but Bunker pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dion Jacobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bunker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bunker working the ground and pound from side control. Jacobson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bunker swings around for an armbar but Jacobson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bunker's guard. Bunker looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jacobson wants to stand and escape but instead Bunker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Jacobson is breathing heavily. Bunker trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jacobson trying to keep a closed guard but Bunker is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bane Bunker dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bunker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacobson as he jumps to the side. Bunker lands a body shot.
Bunker moves into the clinch. Bunker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bunker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jacobson up against the cage. Jacobson successfully pulls guard.
Bunker throws a big elbow that misses. Jacobson wants to get back to his feet but Bunker is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Bunker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jacobson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bunker, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jacobson is looking to stand up but Bunker won't let him. Bunker tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bunker looking to control.
Bunker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jacobson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Bane Bunker has got the better of the ground game so far. Bunker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bunker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jacobson is one step ahead there. Jacobson's corner is telling him to maintain position. Bunker working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jacobson has passed into half guard!
Bunker is in trouble now - Jacobson has advanced to mount! Bunker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jacobson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bunker wants to hold on but Jacobson pushes him away. Jacobson controlling from mount. Jacobson wants to control the pace but Bunker is squirming around nicely. Bunker tries to hold on but Jacobson postures up. Jacobson punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jacobson trying to control but he's not successful this time. Bunker is trying desperately to improve position. Jacobson controlling the position easily from mount. Bunker tries to improve his position but Jacobson has taken his back! Jacobson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Bunker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Jacobson pushes Bunker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dion Jacobson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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