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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aki Hiko (ranked 1490 p4p, 66 weight class) and Bubba Gumption (ranked 791 p4p, 8 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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277 lbs
16 - 11 - 0 |
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260 lbs
39 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gumption!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiko dodges the punch combination from Gumption.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Gumption looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bubba Gumption seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiko throws a series of punches but Gumption avoids them all with ease.
Gumption throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hiko slips under a jab from Gumption.
Good work by Gumption as he checks the leg kick.
Hiko swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Hiko moves out of range of the leg kick from Gumption.
Gumption just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gumption's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hiko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hiko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko misses with a left hand
and Gumption connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Gumption checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Gumption.
Gumption throws a nice looking combination but Hiko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hiko ducks right into an uppercut from Gumption.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gumption moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gumption connects with the punch.
Gumption lands a body shot.
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gumption throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Gumption.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumption waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Gumption throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Gumption.
Nice shot lands for Hiko.
Hiko works over Gumption's head and body with a nice combination.
Hiko tests Gumption's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gumption loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Gumption misses with a hook.
Gumption cracks Hiko with an open hand slap.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Hiko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hiko misses with the combination.
Hiko uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hiko.
Gumption keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gumption displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hiko throws out the jab.
Gumption looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Gumption misses with an uppercut
and Hiko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gumption trying to control here.
Gumption is staying active underneath Hiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hiko trying to pass the guard but Gumption defending well.
Hiko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hiko sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gumption defending well though.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gumption's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gumption tries to roll over but Hiko keeps him under control.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gumption is staying active underneath Hiko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gumption is trying to stand up here but Hiko is controlling him well.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Gumption is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gumption is looking to escape.
Gumption is controlling Hiko's trapped leg to prevent Hiko from advancing to side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Hiko slips under a jab from Gumption.
Hiko smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiko scores with a jab.
Gumption lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gumption.
Hiko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bubba Gumption will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gumption throws a body shot but no joy.
Gumption's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hiko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gumption scrambles back to his feet.
Gumption gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hiko.
Hiko blocks a jab.
A big left from Gumption misses.
Hiko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hiko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gumption jabs at Hiko's body.
Gumption throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Gumption misses with a wild body shot.
Gumption pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Gumption.
Hiko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gumption on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gumption misses the target.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Gumption is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption slips a jab and a cross from Hiko.
Gumption will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hiko moves out of range of the body kick.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gumption sprawls and moves away.
Hiko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gumption.
Gumption pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hiko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No joy there for Hiko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gumption throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gumption to the mat! Gumption manages to get full guard.
Hiko won't allow Gumption to sweep him here.
Gumption is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet but Hiko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hiko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hiko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gumption's head.
Gumption is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumption managing to control the position.
Gumption avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hiko prevents Gumption from getting back to his feet.
Gumption looking for a sweep. Not yet Gumption, not yet.
Hiko working some strikes from top position.
Gumption wants to sweep here but Hiko controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hiko stops Gumption from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gumption keeping full guard, as Hiko tries to pass.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gumption pulls Hiko in close to prevent any damage.
Hiko is working Gumption over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiko trying to control the position from guard on top but Gumption is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hiko with a nice head shot there.
Hiko lands a couple of elbows.
Hiko stands up over Gumption, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hiko won't allow Gumption to get back to his feet.
Gumption working a defensive guard here.
Hiko trying to control but Gumption is working from the bottom.
Hiko throwing strikes from guard but Gumption blocks nicely.
Gumption wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hiko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hiko being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hiko's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hiko throws a big right hand that misses.
Gumption is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hiko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiko.
Hiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumption.
Hiko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gumption.
Hiko keeping moving, preventing Gumption from controlling successfully.
Gumption with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hiko wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gumption with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hiko avoids a kick to the body.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Gumption is quick to defend against it.
Nice shot by Hiko.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gumption.
Gumption pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiko is out of range and Gumption settles back down.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gumption is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hiko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gumption is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hiko asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hiko in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gumption is trying to improve his position.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.
Hiko landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gumption is trying to buck Hiko off.
Gumption tries to buck Hiko off but Hiko is having none of it.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gumption is looking for a sweep.
Hiko working the body and head with strikes.
Gumption is trying to get back to half guard.
Gumption is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hiko is controlling him well.
Hiko lands a few punches from side control.
Hiko lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gumption can't do much from the bottom here.
The ground and pound from Hiko seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gumption wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Gumption is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hiko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gumption knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hiko lands a nice forearm strike.
Hiko landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hiko working the ground and pound from side control.
Gumption tries to bench press Hiko off him but Hiko keeps the position.
Hiko is working Gumption over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gumption is trying to control Hiko's posture but Hiko avoids it.
A big shot lands for Hiko! That's hurt Gumption! Will he recover? Hiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aki Hiko!
Aki Hiko made sure to mention his sponsor, Freebok (85% Laundry) in his post fight interview.
Bubba Gumption was interviewed post fight and said 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.
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energy
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hype
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