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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Batsbak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiger Bonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Batsbak had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Batsbak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiger Bonzo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batsbak gets caught napping as Bonzo dives in and scores a takedown. Batsbak manages to retain guard.
Batsbak throws his legs up looking for a submission but Bonzo uses it to pass to side control.
Batsbak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Batsbak is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batsbak regains half guard.
Bonzo 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.
Batsbak actively working from the bottom here.
Bonzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batsbak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batsbak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonzo passes to full mount!
Bonzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Batsbak is looking to improve his position but Bonzo isn't that keen on the idea.
Bonzo wants to control the pace but Batsbak is squirming around nicely.
Batsbak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonzo with shots to the head and body - Batsbak looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bonzo wants to control the pace but Batsbak is squirming around nicely.
Batsbak is looking to get to half guard.
Bonzo landing shots from mount.
Bonzo working for a submission but Batsbak is keeping him at bay.
Batsbak manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Bonzo looks winded!
Batsbak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzo pulls his head out easily.
Bonzo works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonzo looking to control but Batsbak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Batsbak can't escape the position.
Bonzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Batsbak is trying desperately to improve position.
Bonzo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Batsbak is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonzo landing strikes from the mount and Batsbak is in trouble!
Batsbak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Batsbak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batsbak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batsbak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzo pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Batsbak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonzo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger Bonzo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonzo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Batsbak's half guard.
Bonzo is trying to work for a kimura but Batsbak is defending well.
Bonzo wants to work for an arm triangle but Batsbak is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bonzo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Batsbak looking for submissions off his back.
Batsbak is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batsbak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bonzo wants to control but Batsbak is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batsbak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Batsbak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzo pulls his head out easily.
Batsbak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzo pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bonzo connects with a nice short shot to Batsbak's temple.
Batsbak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzo pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzo controlling the action here.
Bonzo is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak tries to get to full guard but Bonzo has control of the leg.
Batsbak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Batsbak actively working from the bottom here.
Bonzo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bonzo wants to pass the guard but Batsbak is defending well.
Bonzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Batsbak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bonzo is looking for a kimura but Batsbak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonzo to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak actively working from the bottom here.
Bonzo is working for a submission of some sort.
Batsbak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bonzo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Batsbak actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Batsbak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Batsbak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzo pulls his head out easily.
Batsbak looking for submissions off his back.
Batsbak looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batsbak is not content to let Bonzo control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tiger Bonzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Batsbak lands with a nice combination. Bonzo backs away looking to recover.
Batsbak scores with a nice head shot.
Bonzo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Batsbak listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bonzo ducks right into an uppercut from Batsbak.
Bonzo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonzo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Batsbak is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bonzo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Batsbak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bonzo pulls his head out easily.
Bonzo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Batsbak.
Bonzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Batsbak to the ground. Bonzo is now in Batsbak's guard.
Bonzo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonzo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Batsbak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bonzo has picked Batsbak up and slammed him! Batsbak can't keep hold of the triangle and Bonzo manages to pass to side control!
Bonzo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Batsbak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tiger Bonzo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bonzo just content to control the position.
Bonzo trying to control the position but Batsbak is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bonzo's best efforts.
Bonzo is looking to take a break and control but Batsbak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bonzo prevents Batsbak from improving his position.
Batsbak manages to get to full guard.
Bonzo wants to stand but Batsbak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Batsbak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonzo is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batsbak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bonzo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Batsbak is looking for a triangle but Bonzo pushes his legs off easily.
Bonzo wanted to stand there but Batsbak had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Batsbak keeping moving, preventing Bonzo from controlling successfully.
Batsbak is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Bonzo rolls with it to try and escape but Batsbak cranks on the arm and Bonzo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Batsbak!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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