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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buddha (ranked 1615 p4p, 993 weight class) and Riel Proh (ranked 210 p4p, 124 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Buddha might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rhyme Asylum - Smoke Screens and Pipe Dreams. On his way into the cage it seems that Jab Buddha has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jab Buddha seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buddha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Riel Proh!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buddha moves in looking to clinch but Proh pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Proh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buddha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proh with the counter takedown but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body
and Proh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buddha is trying to keep Proh in close.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Proh is in close to Buddha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buddha pulls Proh in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.
Proh stands up over Buddha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buddha trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proh stands and throws Buddha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Proh cracks Buddha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh lands an elbow.
Proh is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proh in side control, throwing shots but Buddha defends.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proh trying to control the position but Buddha is working away.
Proh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Proh working the ground and pound from side control.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh is working Buddha over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buddha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Proh scores with punches from side control.
Proh wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Proh cracks Buddha with a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha is trying to get back to half guard.
Buddha defending against the ground and pound.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buddha keeps working.
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh working the body and head with strikes.
Proh is working Buddha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Proh working away.
Proh misses with the ground and pound.
Proh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buddha is not content to let Proh control the position.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Proh lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buddha sneaks back into half guard.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh throws an elbow that misses. Buddha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Proh's guard. Nice move by Buddha!
Proh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proh is on top in guard.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Riel Proh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Proh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha tries to counter by clinching up but Proh breaks away and moves out of range.
Proh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Proh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buddha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh is having none of it.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh is having none of it.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Buddha misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Proh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proh was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buddha lands a head shot.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buddha connects with a jab.
Proh dives in and grabs Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Proh's belly button to the back.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Proh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Proh, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Buddha.
Proh has Buddha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buddha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Proh backwards.
Proh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buddha pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Proh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Buddha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Proh is avoiding it.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Proh's shoulder, as Proh tries to avoid the shot.
Proh tries for a takedown but Buddha circles away easily
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Proh moves out of range.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Proh.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh moves out of range.
Buddha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proh manages to avoid it.
Proh with the counter takedown but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Proh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Proh lands in his opponent's guard.
Proh advances position into side control!
Proh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buddha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Buddha tries to improve position but can't.
Proh is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Buddha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Proh.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Buddha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Proh.
Proh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Proh is putting a hurting on Buddha here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riel Proh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Proh.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Buddha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proh connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Proh working the strikes but Buddha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Proh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jab Buddha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Proh shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buddha scores with a kick to the body.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha tries to clinch up.
Buddha misses with a combination
and Proh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Buddha kicks Proh off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Proh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Proh is avoiding it.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proh was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Proh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Buddha coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Proh.
And Proh tries to counter it with a takedown but Buddha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Proh.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Buddha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Buddha.
Proh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Proh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buddha's waist but Buddha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Proh off to one side.
Proh looks for a takedown but Buddha sprawls well.
Buddha has Proh up against the cage in a clinch.
Proh blocks an uppercut.
Proh pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Proh looking for a sweep. Not yet Proh, not yet.
Buddha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Proh has his hands on Buddha's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buddha wants to stand but Proh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Proh pulls Buddha in close to his closed guard and prevents Buddha from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
And Proh tries to counter it with a takedown but Buddha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Proh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha scores with a sloppy right hand. Proh should have avoided that one.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch but Proh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Buddha rushes Proh and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Proh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buddha taking some punishment here, with Proh in his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buddha has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview.
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