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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danso Obasanjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Cupitmasha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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24
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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173 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danso Obasanjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Doctor Cupitmasha!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cupitmasha looking to score a takedown here. Obasanjo is defending well but Cupitmasha drives through and ends up in Obasanjo's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cupitmasha wants to control from the top but Obasanjo keeps moving.
Cupitmasha postures up in Obasanjo's guard and throws a big left but Obasanjo blocks it.
Cupitmasha is looking to stand up but Obasanjo won't let him.
Obasanjo being controlled here, momentarily.
Obasanjo 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.
Obasanjo has Cupitmasha pulled in close to control his posture.
Obasanjo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Obasanjo tries to get out of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Cupitmasha with that takedown attempt.
Obasanjo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cupitmasha circles away.
Obasanjo gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Obasanjo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Cupitmasha tries to improve position but can't.
Cupitmasha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Obasanjo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Obasanjo prevents Cupitmasha from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Obasanjo lands a nice short elbow.
Cupitmasha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Obasanjo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Obasanjo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Obasanjo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obasanjo slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been hearing that Obasanjo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obasanjo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cupitmasha trying to control from the bottom.
Obasanjo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Obasanjo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cupitmasha's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cupitmasha wants to control but Obasanjo is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doctor Cupitmasha was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Nice takedown defense from Obasanjo. No joy for Cupitmasha on that attempt.
Obasanjo shoots in and bounces Cupitmasha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cupitmasha escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obasanjo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obasanjo postures up and lands a big shot to Cupitmasha's brow.
Cupitmasha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obasanjo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cupitmasha's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo postures up in Cupitmasha's guard and throws a big left but Cupitmasha blocks it.
Obasanjo trying to control but Cupitmasha is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obasanjo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obasanjo throwing strikes but missing.
Obasanjo wants to control from the top but Cupitmasha keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obasanjo works over Cupitmasha with some ground and pound from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cupitmasha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cupitmasha wants to get back to his feet but Obasanjo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danso Obasanjo dominated that round.
That's time! Obasanjo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obasanjo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cupitmasha is trying to defend but Obasanjo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Obasanjo trying to control the action but Cupitmasha is working from the bottom.
Obasanjo is thwarting Cupitmasha's attempts to control the position.
Obasanjo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cupitmasha to regain full guard.
Obasanjo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cupitmasha's head.
Obasanjo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Obasanjo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasanjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Cupitmasha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obasanjo won't allow Cupitmasha to sweep him here.
Danso Obasanjo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obasanjo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cupitmasha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Obasanjo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obasanjo throws an elbow that misses. Cupitmasha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Obasanjo's guard. Nice move by Cupitmasha!
Cupitmasha being controlled here momentarily.
Obasanjo keeping moving, preventing Cupitmasha from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha won't allow Obasanjo to sweep him here.
Obasanjo trying to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Obasanjo gets a takedown into half guard.
Obasanjo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cupitmasha on the ground.
Cupitmasha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Obasanjo.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cupitmasha manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cupitmasha is on top in guard.
Obasanjo has Cupitmasha pulled in close to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cupitmasha trying to control but Obasanjo is working from the bottom.
Obasanjo wants to sweep here but Cupitmasha controlling him for the moment.
Obasanjo working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Danso Obasanjo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cupitmasha shoots for a takedown but Obasanjo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Obasanjo shoots in for a double leg but Cupitmasha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cupitmasha looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obasanjo is fending him off so far but Cupitmasha persists. Nope, Obasanjo circles away and we're back to standing.
Obasanjo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Obasanjo lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cupitmasha has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Obasanjo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cupitmasha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obasanjo controlling the position.
Obasanjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cupitmasha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cupitmasha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cupitmasha wants to pass the guard but Obasanjo is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cupitmasha preventing the sweep.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Obasanjo holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danso Obasanjo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cupitmasha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obasanjo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cupitmasha somewhat.
Cupitmasha shoots in but no luck this time.
Cupitmasha fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danso Obasanjo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doctor Cupitmasha.
Cupitmasha shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Obasanjo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cupitmasha to the ground. Obasanjo is now in Cupitmasha's guard.
Cupitmasha keeping moving, preventing Obasanjo from controlling successfully.
Cupitmasha 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obasanjo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cupitmasha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cupitmasha striking from the bottom.
Cupitmasha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Obasanjo postures up in Cupitmasha's guard and throws a big left but Cupitmasha blocks it.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position.
Obasanjo connects with a couple of short punches.
Obasanjo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Obasanjo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cupitmasha is keeping the position for now.
Cupitmasha is trying to control the position but Obasanjo postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cupitmasha is on top in guard.
Cupitmasha trying to control the position from guard on top but Obasanjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Obasanjo is pulling down on Cupitmasha's head. It's preventing any offense from Cupitmasha, at least for the moment.
Cupitmasha keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Obasanjo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Obasanjo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Obasanjo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Danso Obasanjo.
Cupitmasha fails with a takedown attempt.
Cupitmasha dives in for a single leg takedown but Obasanjo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cupitmasha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Obasanjo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Obasanjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cupitmasha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danso Obasanjo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obasanjo stops a takedown attempt from Cupitmasha.
Cupitmasha gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Obasanjo.
Obasanjo prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cupitmasha jumps guard but Obasanjo stands there with Cupitmasha around his waist. Cupitmasha gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cupitmasha has clasped his hands together around Obasanjo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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 Danso Obasanjo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Obasanjo, 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danso Obasanjo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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