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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Larry Cucumber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bondurant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cucumber comes to the cage accompanied by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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130 lbs
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134 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Cucumber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Bondurant!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bondurant blocks a head kick by Cucumber.
Bondurant shoots for a takedown but Cucumber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cucumber throws a hook but Bondurant avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bondurant.
Bondurant tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cucumber is trying to control Bondurant's posture but Bondurant avoids it.
Bondurant tries to advance to mount but Cucumber denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Cucumber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bondurant throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cucumber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cucumber tries to get out of the position.
Bondurant has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cucumber!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bondurant wants to control but Cucumber has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cucumber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bondurant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cucumber is looking to improve his position.
Cucumber is trying is best to control the position here.
Bondurant is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cucumber still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cucumber has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bondurant struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant is looking to reverse the position.
Bondurant seems a little lost for a moment, as Cucumber dominates the positioning.
Cucumber wants to stand but Bondurant has his arm trapped.
Bondurant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bondurant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bondurant is trying to improve his position.
Cucumber landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bondurant tries to escape but Cucumber is in control.
Cucumber has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cucumber could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bondurant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cucumber prevents Bondurant from standing back up.
Cucumber wants to stand up but Bondurant has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cucumber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bondurant is looking to improve his position.
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.
Cucumber working over Bondurant with some ground and pound. Bondurant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bondurant is defending against the submission attempts here by Cucumber.
Bondurant taking some punishment here, with Cucumber in his half guard.
Cucumber is nestled in close to Bondurant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bondurant is looking for a sweep. Cucumber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bondurant throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Cucumber manages to pass to side control.
Cucumber working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cucumber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bondurant fails to land the takedown.
Cucumber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Cucumber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bondurant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cucumber is looking to stand up but Bondurant isn't so interested in that idea.
Cucumber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bondurant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cucumber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bondurant wants to stand but Cucumber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber 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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cucumber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bondurant defends it nicely.
Bondurant shoots for a takedown but Cucumber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larry Cucumber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Bondurant.
Cucumber stuffs the takedown attempt from Bondurant. Bondurant gets slowly back to his feet.
Cucumber throws a head kick but Bondurant moves out of range.
Cucumber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bondurant can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cucumber.
Bondurant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cucumber defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bondurant.
Bondurant shoots in for a double leg but Cucumber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bondurant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cucumber's guard.
Bondurant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cucumber's guard.
Bondurant is breathing heavily.
Bondurant won't allow Cucumber to get back to his feet.
Cucumber 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.
Bondurant stops Cucumber from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is trying to control the position but Bondurant postures up.
Bondurant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cucumber wants to stand but Bondurant is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bondurant tries to stand but Cucumber is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bondurant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cucumber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bondurant wants to get back to his feet but Cucumber passes into half guard.
Bondurant wants to improve his position but Cucumber is controlling well.
Cucumber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Cucumber there.
Cucumber prevents Bondurant from improving his position.
Bondurant is trying to control but can't.
Bondurant has hold of Cucumber's hands but Cucumber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cucumber is controlling the pace.
Bondurant gets back to full guard.
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 Larry Cucumber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cucumber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Cucumber moves into range and clinches up with Bondurant.
Bondurant is trying to drag Cucumber to the mat but Cucumber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cucumber tightens his grip and picks Bondurant up, before dumping him to the ground. Bondurant manages to land in guard.
Bondurant has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cucumber has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cucumber pulls guard effortlessly.
Cucumber keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass.
Bondurant trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Bondurant wants to stand and escape but instead Cucumber has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber wants to pass the guard but Bondurant is keeping the position.
Cucumber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cucumber wants to control from the top but Bondurant keeps moving.
Larry Cucumber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bondurant working for a triangle but Cucumber defends it easily.
Cucumber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cucumber tries to stand but Bondurant is controlling from the bottom.
Bondurant keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bondurant has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cucumber doesn't defend quickly enough and Bondurant has managed to lock this one up! Can Cucumber escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bondurant on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Bondurant!
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hype
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