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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mooseheads (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Temitope Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Temitope Obama has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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141 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mac Mooseheads!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Temitope Obama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mooseheads stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Obama.
Obama throws out a powerful jab.
Mooseheads scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Obama tries to roll over but Mooseheads keeps him under control.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Obama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Obama is refusing to be controlled, as Mooseheads sits in half guard.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Obama trying to control from the bottom.
Mooseheads is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obama sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mooseheads 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.
Mooseheads is working for an americana but Obama has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mooseheads was thinking about the submission.
Mooseheads trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Obama throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Obama has his foot on Mooseheads's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mooseheads works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mooseheads postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Obama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Obama controls Mooseheads momentarily but Mooseheads frees himself.
Mooseheads pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Obama trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Mooseheads's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Temitope Obama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mooseheads advances position into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mooseheads tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mooseheads thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obama tries to improve position but can't.
Mooseheads tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Obama can't do much from the bottom here.
Mooseheads is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obama has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mooseheads goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Obama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mooseheads but great work by Obama.
Mooseheads is looking to reverse the position.
Obama trying to control the action but Mooseheads is working from the bottom.
Mooseheads is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Obama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mooseheads keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obama wants to stand but Mooseheads has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Mooseheads dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mooseheads shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obama as he jumps to the side.
Obama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mooseheads circles away quickly and effectively.
Mooseheads ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mooseheads.
Obama lands a head kick. Mooseheads smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Obama has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mooseheads is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Obama misses with a wild combination.
Temitope Obama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obama tries a head kick but it misses.
Mooseheads keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obama.
A punch combination from Obama misses.
Mooseheads misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mooseheads chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Mooseheads shoots in looking for a takedown but Obama manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mooseheads's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Mooseheads. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mooseheads shoots in but Obama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mooseheads closes the distance and clinches up with Obama, looking for a takedown. Mooseheads pushes Obama against the cage but Obama circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads moves into the clinch successfully.
Obama escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mooseheads slips a jab and a cross from Obama.
Obama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mooseheads manages to avoid it.
Obama fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mooseheads looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obama is fending him off so far but Mooseheads persists. Nope, Obama circles away and we're back to standing.
Mooseheads dives in and grabs Obama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Obama pushes down on Mooseheads's head and hops out.
Mooseheads goes for a double leg but Obama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obama continues to drive forward.
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Obama. Those never looked like landing.
Mooseheads throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obama scores with the left hand. Mooseheads knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads scores with a takedown into Obama's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mooseheads controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mooseheads pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Obama is keeping the position for now.
Obama trying to control the position.
Mooseheads might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obama is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mooseheads accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Obama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mooseheads defends well.
Mac Mooseheads overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mooseheads looking to pass the guard.
Obama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Obama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Temitope Obama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mooseheads takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Mooseheads.
Temitope Obama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mooseheads takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mooseheads looking to score a takedown here. Obama is defending well but Mooseheads drives through and ends up in Obama's guard.
Mooseheads looking to pass the guard.
Mooseheads is working hard here to advance position.
Obama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads drops back, looking for a kneebar! Obama looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Obama looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Obama!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mooseheads tries to improve position but can't.
Obama wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mooseheads, who protects the arm well.
Obama working away.
Mooseheads tries to improve position but can't.
Obama tries to stand but Mooseheads is controlling his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooseheads sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mooseheads manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mooseheads is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Temitope Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mooseheads.
Obama misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mooseheads fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mooseheads looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Obama scores with a one two! Mooseheads had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mooseheads fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obama sprawls well initially but Mooseheads persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mooseheads is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Obama sees it coming and defends easily.
Obama wants to get back to his feet.
Obama looking for submissions off his back.
Mooseheads 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mooseheads is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mooseheads seems to be looking for submissions.
Obama pushes Mooseheads off looking to stand but Mooseheads dives back in and keeps control.
Obama wants to control but Mooseheads is keeping busy.
Mooseheads wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Mooseheads is looking for submissions but instead, Obama has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Obama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mooseheads, into his guard.
Obama seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mooseheads keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Mooseheads had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obama defends it easily.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Mooseheads is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads looking for a guillotine here but Obama defends easily.
Mooseheads escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Obama throwing strikes from guard but Mooseheads blocks nicely.
Mooseheads working a defensive guard here.
Obama wants to stand but Mooseheads is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mooseheads working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Obama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Obama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Obama gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mooseheads closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Obama quickly recovers to half guard.
Mooseheads is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Obama keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mooseheads thows a huge punch but Obama dodges it nicely.
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 Mac Mooseheads.
I think Mooseheads has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Mooseheads!
Mac Mooseheads was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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