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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mufaza Umbebe (ranked 5358 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gianmarco Lobosco (ranked 7887 p4p, 552 weight class). Gianmarco Lobosco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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178 cm
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Mufaza Umbebe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gianmarco Lobosco!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umbebe has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Umbebe has clasped his hands together around Lobosco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Umbebe working away.
Lobosco stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lobosco is trying to control Umbebe's posture but Umbebe avoids it.
Lobosco regains half guard, as Umbebe was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobosco is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Lobosco 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 lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Umbebe missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lobosco can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lobosco is defending against the submission attempts here by Umbebe.
Lobosco is looking for a sweep. Umbebe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Umbebe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umbebe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Umbebe prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umbebe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Umbebe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lobosco's defenses.
Lobosco is looking for a takedown.
Mufaza Umbebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianmarco Lobosco.
Umbebe stops a takedown attempt from Lobosco.
Umbebe scores with a hook to the body.
Lobosco wants the takedown. Umbebe is fighting it off but Lobosco persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Umbebe's guard against the cage.
Lobosco is looking to work some ground and pound but Umbebe has wrist control.
Umbebe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lobosco postures up and lands a big shot to Umbebe's brow.
Umbebe trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lobosco scoring with some ground and pound.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Umbebe trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Umbebe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umbebe trying to stall but Lobosco improves his position.
Lobosco goes for a takedown attempt but Umbebe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Umbebe darts in and clinches Lobosco up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mufaza Umbebe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lobosco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lobosco drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lobosco blocks the elbow strike.
Umbebe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lobosco can do to turn this around?
Lobosco lands a takedown into guard.
Umbebe wants to sweep here but Lobosco controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lobosco working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Umbebe's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbebe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lobosco controlling from the top position.
Lobosco landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobosco postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lobosco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Lobosco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Umbebe clinches with his opponent.
Lobosco prevents a body shot from Umbebe.
Lobosco is trying to drag Umbebe to the mat but Umbebe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lobosco is trying to drag Umbebe to the mat but Umbebe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mufaza Umbebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianmarco Lobosco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Umbebe stalling in the clinch but Lobosco improves position.
Umbebe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Umbebe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lobosco wants to take the fight to the mat but Umbebe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Umbebe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Umbebe can't find room to land a body shot as Lobosco controls the action.
Lobosco is trying to drag Umbebe to the mat but Umbebe just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lobosco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Umbebe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lobosco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Umbebe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umbebe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lobosco has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Umbebe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lobosco throws an elbow that misses.
Umbebe lands a damaging elbow.
Umbebe prevents the takedown attempt.
Lobosco has Umbebe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Umbebe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lobosco is breathing heavily.
Umbebe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Gianmarco Lobosco has been cut.
Lobosco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Umbebe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lobosco gets tackled into the cage by Umbebe. Umbebe maintains the clinch.
Umbebe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lobosco.
Umbebe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbebe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lobosco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umbebe prevents it.
Umbebe lands an elbow just above Lobosco 's eye.
Umbebe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lobosco is keeping busy.
Umbebe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lobosco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umbebe prevents it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lobosco goes for a takedown in the clinch but Umbebe prevents it.
Umbebe stops a takedown attempt from Lobosco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mufaza Umbebe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gianmarco Lobosco'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!
Umbebe drives through and clinches with Lobosco against the cage.
Lobosco lands a takedown into guard.
Lobosco stopping the sweep attempt from Umbebe.
Lobosco lands a couple of elbows.
Lobosco is working Umbebe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lobosco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lobosco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umbebe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lobosco chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lobosco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lobosco gets a clinch.
Lobosco goes for a takedown attempt but Umbebe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Umbebe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Umbebe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lobosco goes for a takedown attempt but Umbebe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lobosco fails with the takedown.
Mufaza Umbebe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gianmarco Lobosco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umbebe moves into range and clinches up with Lobosco.
Umbebe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lobosco tries to score a body lock takedown but Umbebe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lobosco goes for a takedown attempt but Umbebe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lobosco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Umbebe.
Lobosco is looking to get back to his feet here but Umbebe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lobosco's back.
Gianmarco Lobosco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Umbebe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Umbebe is trying to stick to Lobosco's back but Lobosco is turning into Umbebe. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Umbebe's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lobosco.
Lobosco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umbebe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lobosco won't allow Umbebe to get back to his feet.
Lobosco wants to control from the top but Umbebe keeps moving.
Mufaza Umbebe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lobosco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umbebe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lobosco is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mufaza Umbebe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Umbebe, 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mufaza Umbebe!
Mufaza Umbebe really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that VENUM MMA WEAR logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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