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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Al Bumin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Linco DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bumin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Linco DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bumin tries to clinch but DeSilva is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Bumin as he connects with a hook.
Bumin gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeSilva to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeSilva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bumin is keeping the position for now.
DeSilva is looking to work some ground and pound but Bumin has wrist control.
DeSilva throws a big right hand that misses.
DeSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bumin is retaining full guard.
Bumin wants to stand up but DeSilva is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva passes into half guard.
DeSilva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bumin's head.
DeSilva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bumin scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Bumin as DeSilva shoots in.
DeSilva slips a jab and a cross from Bumin.
DeSilva shoots in but no luck this time.
DeSilva fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumin connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeSilva is defended easily by Bumin.
Al Bumin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linco DeSilva.
DeSilva looks gassed!
Bumin wants to clinch but DeSilva slips to the side
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bumin scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but DeSilva manages to mount him!
Bumin holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as DeSilva tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
DeSilva throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
DeSilva pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bumin tries to hold on but DeSilva pushes him away.
DeSilva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bumin is on top in guard.
Bumin wants to stand but DeSilva is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DeSilva wants to sweep here but Bumin controlling him for the moment.
DeSilva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeSilva wants to sweep but no luck.
DeSilva looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bumin passes into side control.
Bumin is looking to take a break and control but DeSilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Al Bumin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
DeSilva misses with a takedown attempt - Bumin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bumin moves in looking to clinch but DeSilva pushes him off.
Bumin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bumin fails with the takedown.
DeSilva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeSilva has his takedown stuffed
and Bumin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Al Bumin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linco DeSilva.
DeSilva is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bumin scores with a hook to the body. DeSilva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeSilva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bumin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bumin scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeSilva in his tracks.
Bumin lands with a nice body kick.
Bumin throws a right hand that DeSilva ducks under and follows up with a left that DeSilva also avoids with ease.
Bumin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bumin scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bumin tries to clinch up but DeSilva circles away and keeps his distance.
Bumin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
DeSilva is rocked!
Bumin lands a nice hook to DeSilva's body. DeSilva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bumin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and DeSilva counters with a shoot takedown. Bumin fights it but they end up in guard.
DeSilva wants to control from the top but Bumin keeps moving.
Bumin keeping full guard, as DeSilva tries to pass.
Bumin looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeSilva is one step ahead there.
DeSilva throws and elbow that misses. Bumin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in DeSilva's guard. Nice move by Bumin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bumin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bumin wanted to stand there but DeSilva had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeSilva throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
DeSilva throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bumin escapes and throws DeSilva's legs to the side, diving into side control!
DeSilva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bumin wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeSilva keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeSilva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bumin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSilva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bumin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bumin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bumin connects with a good right hand that stumbles DeSilva. DeSilva circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bumin tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
DeSilva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bumin counters with a stiff right hand.
DeSilva takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bumin lands a really nice looking cross but DeSilva seems unphased.
DeSilva with a poor takedown
and Bumin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeSilva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bumin with a poor takedown
and DeSilva counters by moving into the clinch.
DeSilva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bumin just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Bumin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bumin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bumin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bumin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeSilva avoids it really well and circles away.
DeSilva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - DeSilva lands in his opponent's guard.
Bumin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSilva on the ground.
DeSilva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Bumin.
DeSilva seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
DeSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Bumin is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bumin keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.
DeSilva is looking to advance position but Bumin has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
DeSilva is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeSilva wants to hold on but Bumin pushes him away.
Bumin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as DeSilva is looking to escape.
DeSilva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Bumin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSilva is squirming around, avoiding Bumin's attempts to control the action.
DeSilva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Bumin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bumin, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bumin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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