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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Alzado (ranked 1422 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Ubungu Bamboo Face (ranked 62 p4p, 78 weight class). Ubungu Bamboo Face has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25 - 26 - 0 |
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285
13 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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 25 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyle Alzado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ubungu Bamboo Face!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alzado misses with a wild combination.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Alzado manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bamboo Face scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bamboo Face misses with the ground and pound.
Bamboo Face stands up.
Alzado lands with a good body shot.
Bamboo Face ducks under a wild hook from Alzado.
Bamboo Face changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bamboo Face dives in and scores a takedown into Alzado's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bamboo Face wants to control from the top but Alzado keeps moving.
Bamboo Face content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bamboo Face.
Bamboo Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Alzado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bamboo Face tries to free his leg and advance position but Alzado is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alzado keeping moving, preventing Bamboo Face from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bamboo Face uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alzado.
Alzado throws a lazy right hand but Bamboo Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamboo Face is looking for the big counter here.
A swing and a miss from Alzado.
Alzado misses with a two punch combination.
Bamboo Face's coach down at Hotrod Express MMA Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bamboo Face's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lyle Alzado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bamboo Face fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Alzado sprawls well initially but Bamboo Face persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bamboo Face is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Alzado is just riding it out for now. Bamboo Face eventually gives up the hold.
Alzado trying to hold on to Bamboo Face's head to control him but Bamboo Face postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alzado looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bamboo Face tries to pass to full mount but Alzado defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bamboo Face prevents Alzado from standing back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lyle Alzado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bamboo Face ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzado moves away.
Alzado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alzado takes a swing at Bamboo Face's ribcage but misses.
Bamboo Face tries to counter with a clinch but Alzado shakes him off and moves away.
Bamboo Face closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alzado to the mat! Alzado manages to get full guard.
Alzado pulls Bamboo Face in close to his closed guard and prevents Bamboo Face from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bamboo Face trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bamboo Face tries to stand but Alzado is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alzado keeping full guard, as Bamboo Face tries to pass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ubungu Bamboo Face will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oooooh!!! Bamboo Face has knocked Alzado down with a huge combo! Bamboo Face steps away and waves a wobbly Alzado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Alzado is rocked!
It looks like Lyle Alzado has been cut.
Alzado throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Oh Alzado is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alzado misses with a body shot.
Alzado seems to have got his legs back now.
Bamboo Face swinging wildly here.
Alzado throws a series of strikes that have Bamboo Face backpedaling.
It looks like Ubungu Bamboo Face has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alzado thuds his right hand into Bamboo Face's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from Alzado misses.
Alzado lunges at Bamboo Face with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bamboo Face's hand.
Alzado throws the left hand but Bamboo Face avoids the punch easily.
Alzado throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bamboo Face to counter with a crisp jab.
Alzado stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alzado wants it to stay on the feet.
Bamboo Face tries for a takedown but Alzado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bamboo Face bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Alzado tries to escape but Bamboo Face is in control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzado parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alzado to escape.
Bamboo Face stands up.
Alzado throws a nice looking combination but Bamboo Face bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alzado throws a low kick, looking for Bamboo Face's leg but Bamboo Face calmly moves out of range.
Alzado misses with an uppercut
and Bamboo Face counters with a takedown into side control.
Bamboo Face wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alzado keeps working.
Bamboo Face tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alzado is pushing Bamboo Face's head away, looking to escape. Bamboo Face manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face trying to control the action but Alzado is working from the bottom.
Alzado parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alzado to escape.
Bamboo Face in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bamboo Face wants to control but Alzado is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Alzado parries the strikes from Bamboo Face easily there. Bamboo Face is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Alzado to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bamboo Face postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bamboo Face advances nicely into full mount.
Bamboo Face controlling the position easily from mount.
Alzado tries to reverse the position but Bamboo Face maintains control.
Alzado blocking the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face controlling from mount.
Alzado tries to improve his position but instead Bamboo Face has taken his back!
Alzado can't escape the position.
Well, with Bamboo Face on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alzado is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alzado turns into Bamboo Face and is now in his guard.
Bamboo Face trying to keep a closed guard but Alzado is proving a slippery customer.
Bamboo Face wants to stand and escape but Alzado is having none of it.
Bamboo Face 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ubungu Bamboo Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
Alzado throws a poor cross that misses
and Bamboo Face counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alzado thinking.
Bamboo Face uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alzado.
Alzado leaves Bamboo Face with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lyle Alzado is winning the standup battle so far.
Bamboo Face fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bamboo Face misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamboo Face tries to clinch there but Alzado circles away.
Alzado throws a combination. Bamboo Face tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bamboo Face moves away from the strike by Alzado.
Alzado tries to keep at a distance but Bamboo Face has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bamboo Face pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bamboo Face showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alzado.
Bamboo Face gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzado is staying active underneath Bamboo Face, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bamboo Face seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bamboo Face is pressing down on Alzado's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alzado is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bamboo Face trying to control the pace.
Bamboo Face tries to pass to full mount but Alzado defends it.
Bamboo Face seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bamboo Face wants to pass to mount but Alzado is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face is trying to control. Alzado wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lyle Alzado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bamboo Face uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alzado.
Bamboo Face dives in for a single leg takedown but Alzado sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lyle Alzado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ubungu Bamboo Face.
Alzado misses with the combination.
Ubungu Bamboo Face is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alzado keeps the fight on the outside.
Alzado throws a lazy right hand but Bamboo Face sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bamboo Face is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bamboo Face drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bamboo Face wants to get up but he can't break Alzado's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bamboo Face won't allow Alzado to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bamboo Face not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bamboo Face passes Alzado's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bamboo Face tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ubungu Bamboo Face.
I've got Bamboo Face winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ubungu Bamboo Face!
After winning the bout, Ubungu Bamboo Face thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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