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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atu Uba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GI Bro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as GI Bro enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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288 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Atu Uba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, GI Bro!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bro throws out the jab.
Uba swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bro defending well as Uba loads up on a big left hand.
Uba shoots for a double leg takedown but Bro sprawls well. He's pushed Uba's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bro lands a nice hook to Uba's body. Uba takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bro clinches with his opponent.
Bro prevents a body shot from Uba.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bro as Uba tries to tie him up.
Uba jumps guard but Bro turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Bro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bro closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Uba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bro defends it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Bro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atu Uba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uba shoots and misses
and Bro counters with a left and a right that stings Uba.
Bro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Uba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Uba misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Bro.
Bro lands a two punch combo.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Uba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uba is looking to control Bro's arms but Bro gets an underhook and turns him. Now Uba has his back to the cage.
Uba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bro smiles and moves away.
Bro lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uba is breathing heavily.
Uba avoids the body shot from Bro.
Uba is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bro.
Bro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uba tries to clinch but Bro is having none of it.
Uba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bro.
Uba swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Uba is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bro to keep the fight standing.
Uba tries to pull guard but Bro won't allow it.
Uba is trying to pull guard but Bro has him pressed against the cage.
Bro breaks the clinch.
Bro will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bro pushes Uba up against the cage in a clinch.
Bro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GI Bro dominated that round.
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.
Uba tries to keep at a distance but Bro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bro breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uba.
Bro clinches up against the cage.
Uba tries to pull guard but Bro won't allow it.
Bro missing with knees to the body.
Bro manages to break the clinch.
Good work by Uba as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Uba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bro clinches.
Bro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uba is trying to drag Bro to the mat but Bro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atu Uba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Uba fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bro tried to score with a low kick but Uba checks it.
Uba appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bro lands a jab to Uba's midsection.
Bro has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bro throws a head kick that misses.
Bro moves into the clinch.
Uba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bro wants to break free but Uba has control.
Uba breaks from the clinch.
Uba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bro closes the distance and clinches.
Bro missing with knees to the body.
Bro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bro misses with a series of wild punches.
As Bro tries to get set, Uba tries to push him back and clinch up but Bro manages to avoid the attempt.
Bro jabs Uba right on the nose. Uba blinks but takes it well.
Bro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Uba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Uba.
Uba tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GI Bro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Uba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bro has Uba up against the cage in a clinch.
Uba wants to take the fight to the mat but Bro manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Uba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bro throws a front kick aimed at Uba's knee but Uba avoids it well.
Bro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Uba jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bro walks away with a smile on his face. Uba gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atu Uba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uba is looking to clinch.
Uba tries to keep at a distance but Bro has taken the fight into the clinch.
GI Bro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uba backwards.
Bro is trying to force a seperation but Uba has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bro is trying to push Uba away but Uba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Uba is defending well for now.
Bro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bro.
Bro throws a series of punches but Uba moves out of range.
Uba throws a series of punches but Bro moves out of range.
Bro rushes Uba and presses him up against the cage.
Uba lands a knee to the body.
Bro working hard to break the clinch.
Uba jumps guard but Bro stands there with Uba around his waist. Uba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Uba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bro's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uba fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Uba tries for a takedown but Bro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bro sizes up Uba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Uba blocks the low kick.
Bro tries to land a front kick but Uba steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Uba throws a big counter combination but Bro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A cross from Bro lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bro tries a head kick but it misses.
Bro clinches up against the cage.
Uba tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bro smiles and moves away.
Uba tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bro defends well and Uba ends up having to push Bro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uba checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GI Bro really dominated that round.
That's time! Uba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bro drops Uba with a beautiful combination! Uba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bro is looking for the KO!
It looks like Atu Uba has been cut.
Bro misses with a combination
and Uba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
GI Bro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bro darts in and clinches Uba up against the cage.
Bro stalling.
Uba tries to pull guard but Bro holds him up against the cage and eventually Uba drops back down to his feet.
Uba pulls Bro into guard.
Bro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Uba is proving hard to escape from.
Uba looking to control.
Bro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Uba's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bro stands up from Uba's guard - Bro perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bro instigates a clinch.
Bro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Uba is trying to pull guard but Bro turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bro breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Bro does no damage.
Bro misses with a series of wild punches.
Bro doesn't manage to clinch there - Uba circles away.
Bro scores with a nice strike.
Bro is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Uba rather than just go for the knockout.
Bro misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bro has closed the distance and engaged Uba in a clinch.
Uba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bro prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atu Uba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bro is trying to force a seperation but Uba has the dominant position.
Uba utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bro is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Uba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Uba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bro's efforts to push away.
Bro has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bro tries to break free but Uba pushes him back against the cage.
Uba keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bro's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
GI Bro dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Atu Uba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Uba has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Uba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Uba throws a big counter combination but Bro scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bro looks to land a combination but Uba avoids it well.
Bro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bro takes the fight into the clinch.
Bro has had enough of the clinch but Uba keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uba tries to pull guard but Bro holds him up against the cage and eventually Uba drops back down to his feet.
GI Bro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Uba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atu Uba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Uba pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Uba managing to block the knees to the body from Bro.
Uba is trying to drag Bro to the mat but Bro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Uba has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bro is trying to break the clinch but Uba is controlling him.
Uba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bro just stands there and leans against the cage.
Uba tries for a takedown but Bro manages to get underhooks.
Uba fails to pull guard.
Uba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bro breaks from the clinch.
Atu Uba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bro moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bro has Uba up against the cage in a clinch.
Bro lands a nice shot to the body.
Bro is struggling to control the position.
Uba creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bro's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
GI Bro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 43:50
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 43:50
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 43:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... GI Bro!
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energy
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hype
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