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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucien Bender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Mungus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hugh Mungus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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278 lbs
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225 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lucien Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hugh Mungus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mungus prevents Bender from breaking the clinch.
Mungus successfully pulls guard.
Mungus controlling Bender's posture.
Mungus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mungus keeping moving, preventing Bender from controlling successfully.
Bender really is a fat lump.
Mungus wants to stand but Bender is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mungus keeping moving, preventing Bender from controlling successfully.
Bender working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mungus's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender wants to control from the top but Mungus keeps moving.
Mungus wants to stand up but Bender is controlling him.
Mungus 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.
Mungus wants to stand up but Bender is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mungus scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Bender's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mungus trying to control the position but Bender is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender wants to control but Mungus postures up.
Mungus trying to control the action but Bender is working from the bottom.
Bender takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mungus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bender sneaks out the side door and pushes Mungus away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mungus scores with a three punch combo!
Hugh Mungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mungus dodges the punch combination from Bender.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mungus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bender is refusing to be controlled, as Mungus sits in half guard.
Mungus looks winded!
Bender is looking to control Mungus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bender avoid being mounted?
Nice strikes from Mungus there.
Mungus throwing shots but Bender is blocking nicely.
Bender looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bender is controlling Mungus's trapped leg to prevent Mungus from advancing to side control.
Mungus working Bender over with strikes.
Mungus stalling.
Mungus trying to mount his opponent but Bender defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mungus prevents Bender from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Mungus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lucien Bender's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mungus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bender manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bender looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mungus wants to pass the guard but Bender is keeping the position.
Bender is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mungus looking to sit in guard and control but Bender gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender stands up from Mungus's guard - Bender perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mungus feints and as Bender raises his hands in defense, Mungus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bender manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Lucien Bender is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bender throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mungus's waist but Mungus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bender off to one side.
Bender tries to sprawl but Mungus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mungus is breathing heavily.
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. Mungus connects with a nice short shot to Bender's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mungus looks to land a strike but Bender avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mungus stands and steps away. Bender gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mungus looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mungus wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Bender uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Mungus looking to sit in guard and control but Bender gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bender controlling from the top position.
Mungus pushes Bender off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mungus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bender uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bender shoots in for a double leg but Mungus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bender tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mungus defends well and Bender ends up having to push Mungus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucien Bender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mungus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bender did well to prevent Mungus getting side control.
Mungus is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mungus is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mungus is trying to control. Bender wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mungus decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Good leg kick by Mungus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mungus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bender.
Bender seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hugh Mungus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lucien Bender's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Mungus tries to get set, Bender tries to push him back and clinch up but Mungus manages to avoid the attempt.
Mungus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bender is controlling Mungus's trapped leg to prevent Mungus from advancing to side control.
Bender moves into full guard.
Mungus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mungus trying to move into half guard but instead Bender has managed to sweep!
Mungus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mungus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bender trying to control but Mungus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mungus wants to stand and escape but Bender is having none of it.
Bender is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bender preventing the sweep.
Bender throws a big elbow that misses.
Bender stands and steps away. Mungus gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mungus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bender kicks off Mungus and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bender closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mungus to the mat! Mungus manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Mungus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bender is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mungus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bender has one foot on Mungus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mungus misses with a lunging right hand
and Bender counters with a one-two to the body.
Mungus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bender!
Bender throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck for Bender with that takedown attempt.
Mungus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bender with a body shot.
Mungus thuds a left hand into Bender's body.
Mungus misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mungus scores with a takedown into Bender's guard.
Bender has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mungus off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mungus dives in and scores a takedown into Bender's guard.
Bender has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mungus is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Bender is looking to break free of the clinch but Mungus has double underhooks.
Bender is pushing Mungus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mungus has Bender pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mungus pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bender tumbling to the mat - Mungus dives into Bender's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucien Bender showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mungus has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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