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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Aorigele (ranked 994 p4p, 124 weight class) and Madik MBaku (ranked 517 p4p, 68 weight class). Aorigele's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mama Said Knock You Out. MBaku has chosen Flex (Ooh, Ooh, Ooh) as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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246 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panda Aorigele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Madik MBaku!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aorigele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MBaku lands an overhand right.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that MBaku has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
MBaku fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aorigele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Aorigele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MBaku tries to clinch up.
MBaku darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aorigele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Madik MBaku has been cut.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aorigele.
Nice takedown defense from Aorigele. No joy for MBaku on that attempt.
Aorigele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
MBaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aorigele.
A jab from MBaku finds it's way through Aorigele's defenses.
Madik MBaku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aorigele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Aorigele on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MBaku defending well as Aorigele loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
MBaku misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku defending well as Aorigele loads up on a big left hand.
MBaku misses the shot to the body.
MBaku lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Aorigele. Those never looked like landing.
Aorigele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aorigele throws a jab but it's blocked by MBaku.
A countering left hand to the body from MBaku misses.
MBaku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
MBaku lands with a good body shot.
Aorigele misses with a right hand
and MBaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MBaku cracks Aorigele with an open hand slap.
MBaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MBaku misses with an uppercut. Aorigele saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MBaku fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MBaku shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Aorigele as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from MBaku misses.
Aorigele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and MBaku counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MBaku lands with an overhand left.
MBaku ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aorigele moves away.
MBaku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aorigele throws a big shot that misses.
Aorigele is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MBaku.
Aorigele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MBaku.
Good shot there by MBaku.
We've been told by Aorigele's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MBaku misses with the combination.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MBaku's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aorigele under the eye.
Aorigele takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MBaku gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aorigele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aorigele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aorigele tries to avoid it but MBaku manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aorigele to the ground. Aorigele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
MBaku throws a leg kick but Aorigele checks it.
Aorigele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MBaku.
Donk. MBaku catches Aorigele right on the button with a cross.
A left and a right from Aorigele both land. Nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MBaku cracks a nice hook into Aorigele's ribs.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku blocks it.
MBaku slips under a jab from Aorigele.
MBaku wants to counter with a clinch but Aorigele pushes him away.
MBaku will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
MBaku misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku moves out of range of the strikes.
Aorigele is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aorigele drops his hands momentarily and MBaku takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
MBaku lands a nice shot to the body.
MBaku throws a lazy right hand but Aorigele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku lands a slapping body shot.
Aorigele throws a right hand that misses
and MBaku counters with a stiff right hand.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a right and a left that both miss.
MBaku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
MBaku lands a nice shot that snaps Aorigele's head back.
MBaku swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
Panda Aorigele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aorigele is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele is trying to stand up here but MBaku is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Madik MBaku dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
MBaku lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aorigele at a distance.
MBaku lands with a nice combination. Aorigele backs away looking to recover.
MBaku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Aorigele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aorigele tries to bum rush MBaku with a series of wild strikes but MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aorigele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MBaku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aorigele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MBaku lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
MBaku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MBaku fails to land with a series of punches.
MBaku misses the shot to the body.
Aorigele throws a hook but MBaku avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from MBaku is defended easily by Aorigele.
Aorigele throws a jab when MBaku was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aorigele was well out of range. Poor timing from MBaku.
MBaku bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt
and Aorigele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aorigele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aorigele missing with a left hand there. MBaku was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
MBaku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
MBaku misses with a wild combination.
MBaku stalks Aorigele and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Aorigele's face. Aorigele staggers backwards, shaken.
MBaku throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MBaku uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aorigele.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt - Aorigele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
Aorigele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract MBaku.
Aorigele misses with a left hand
and MBaku counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MBaku swings for the body but Aorigele moves out of range.
MBaku looks to land a combination but Aorigele avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aorigele leaves MBaku with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
MBaku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
MBaku throws a lazy right hand but Aorigele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MBaku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Aorigele misses the target.
MBaku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aorigele manages to avoid it.
MBaku takes a swing at Aorigele's ribcage but misses.
Madik MBaku seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MBaku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aorigele did well to prevent MBaku getting side control.
Aorigele manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Aorigele drops MBaku with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but MBaku looks back up at him and smiles so Aorigele waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
MBaku is rocked!
Aorigele has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Aorigele there as he acknowledges the shot.
MBaku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aorigele.
MBaku thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MBaku closes the distance and clinches.
MBaku scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aorigele blocks a body shot from MBaku.
Aorigele gets through MBaku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aorigele misses with a hook from the clinch.
MBaku tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aorigele breaks the clinch.
MBaku works Aorigele's body with a nice hook.
Jab from MBaku.
MBaku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aorigele will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
MBaku gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aorigele counters with a stiff right hand.
MBaku staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MBaku uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aorigele throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aorigele blocks a jab.
MBaku is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aorigele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MBaku bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aorigele is looking to work his way out of this bad position but MBaku is controlling him well.
MBaku wants to control but Aorigele is keeping him busy.
MBaku working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aorigele is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aorigele is not content to let MBaku control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Madik MBaku will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Madik MBaku's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Aorigele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
MBaku closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aorigele circles away.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - MBaku throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Aorigele throwing a counter right hand but MBaku manages to avoid it.
MBaku scores with a jab to the body.
MBaku slips under a jab.
MBaku throws a sloppy body shot
and Aorigele counters with a nice body shot.
Aorigele defending well as MBaku loads up on a big left hand.
Aorigele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aorigele misses with a straight right.
MBaku steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Aorigele.
MBaku clinches up against the cage.
MBaku pulls guard effortlessly.
MBaku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aorigele tries to stand but MBaku is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MBaku looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aorigele is one step ahead there.
Aorigele wanted to stand there but MBaku had control of the position.
Aorigele decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
MBaku avoids a punch combination nicely.
Aorigele feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends MBaku sprawling to the canvas! MBaku rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Aorigele finish him?!
MBaku is still on wobbly legs! Can Aorigele finish him?
Aorigele walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Aorigele misses.
MBaku seems to have recovered his senses.
MBaku avoids the body shot from Aorigele.
Panda Aorigele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aorigele looks to land a right hand but MBaku moved out of range.
MBaku shoots for a takedown but Aorigele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
MBaku ducks under a wild hook from Aorigele.
MBaku lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MBaku wants to clinch up but Aorigele keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Aorigele there.
MBaku misses the body punch
letting Aorigele counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Aorigele.
MBaku shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aorigele is trying to defend but MBaku finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aorigele pushes MBaku off looking to stand but MBaku dives back in and keeps control.
MBaku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aorigele pushes MBaku off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aorigele misses the jab.
Aorigele throws an overhand right that lands on MBaku's shoulder, as MBaku tries to avoid the shot.
Aorigele swings for the body but MBaku moves out of range.
MBaku clinches.
Aorigele lands an uppercut.
Aorigele working aggressively here.
Aorigele breaks from the clinch.
Madik MBaku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aorigele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MBaku uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MBaku moves into range and clinches up with Aorigele.
MBaku is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aorigele pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Panda Aorigele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Madik MBaku.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aorigele.
Aorigele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MBaku.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aorigele manages to break the clinch.
MBaku fails with a takedown attempt.
MBaku rushes Aorigele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aorigele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MBaku just misses with a punch to the body.
MBaku slips a jab from Aorigele.
Aorigele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aorigele misses with a lunging right hand
enabling MBaku to counter with a crisp jab.
Aorigele misses with a looping left.
MBaku throws a looping overhand right but Aorigele ducks down to avoid it.
MBaku scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aorigele doesn't seem bothered though.
MBaku throws a body punch but Aorigele moves out of range.
Nice jab there from MBaku.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda Aorigele showed his dominance in that final round.
I think MBaku 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Madik MBaku!
Madik MBaku made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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