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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gale Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Hippy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gale Bush has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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278 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gale Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Happy Hippy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bush cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bush tries to clinch up.
Bush swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hippy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hippy stays in close to Bush's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Hippy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush is trying to control the position but Hippy postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hippy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bush looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hippy is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush being controlled here, momentarily.
It looks like Hippy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hippy gets caught flat footed, as Bush shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hippy controlling the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hippy.
Bush stopping the sweep attempt from Hippy.
Bush will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hippy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush throws a big right hand that misses.
Bush has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hippy pulls Bush in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hippy can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bush slaps away a takedown attempt from Hippy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bush gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hippy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bush looking to control.
Hippy content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hippy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hippy tries to stand but Bush is controlling from the bottom.
Hippy 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.
Hippy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hippy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hippy postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hippy is looking to clinch but Bush is avoiding it.
Bush seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hippy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bush holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gale Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Hippy.
Hippy has had enough of the clinch but Bush keeps him there for the moment.
Bush lands a takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hippy pulls Bush in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gale Bush dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hippy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hippy clinches up against the cage.
Bush has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hippy regains guard immediately.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Hippy has wrist control.
Bush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hippy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bush 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.
Bush throws an elbow that misses. Hippy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bush's guard. Nice move by Hippy!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippy won't allow Bush to sweep him here.
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hippy controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bush is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hippy defends well.
Hippy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hippy dives in and scores a takedown into Bush's guard.
Hippy stays in close to Bush's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Hippy.
More stalling from Hippy.
Bush not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bush looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hippy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bush tries to avoid it but Hippy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bush to the ground. Bush escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gale Bush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hippy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gale Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Hippy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hippy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hippy is breathing heavily.
Hippy takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hippy gets a double leg takedown into Bush's guard.
Bush pushes Hippy off and scrambles back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hippy shoots in and bounces Bush off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hippy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gale Bush will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bush lands a head kick!
Hippy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bush sprawls well. Bush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hippy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hippy has a takedown stuffed.
Bush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bush throws a right and a left that Hippy avoids nicely.
Hippy shoots in for a takedown but Bush shows good takedown defense.
Gale Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Hippy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippy rushes Bush and presses him up against the cage.
Hippy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bush is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hippy to the mat. Hippy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Bush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush throwing strikes from guard but Hippy blocks nicely.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Hippy has wrist control.
Hippy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bush throwing strikes from guard but Hippy blocks nicely.
Bush postures up in Hippy's guard and throws a big left but Hippy blocks it.
Bush postures up in Hippy's guard and throws a big left but Hippy blocks it.
Hippy has momentary wrist control but Bush slips an elbow through the middle.
Hippy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hippy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bush lands a nice looking body shot.
Bush tries to bum rush Hippy with a series of wild strikes but Hippy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hippy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bush sprawls well. Bush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hippy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hippy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hippy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bush counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A left and a right from Bush both land. Nice combination.
Bush throws a head kick that Hippy semi-blocks.
Bush scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bush leaves Hippy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bush is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippy.
Bush scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gale Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush throws a strike aimed at the side of Hippy's head but Hippy avoids it well.
Bush fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ground and pound from Bush seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bush wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hippy keeps working.
Bush creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hippy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hippy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bush trying to control the action but Hippy is working from the bottom.
Bush misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bush wants to stand but Hippy has his arm trapped.
Bush trying to control the position but Hippy is working away.
Bush is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hippy is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hippy struggling a bit here.
Hippy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bush connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Happy Hippy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gale Bush is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hippy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bush was covering up waiting for the punch and Hippy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gale Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bush, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gale Bush!
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RATING
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