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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jemaine Clement (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vegard Bjorneset (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jemaine Clement!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vegard Bjorneset!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clement throws a hook to the side of Bjorneset's head but Bjorneset sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjorneset tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bjorneset has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bjorneset there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bjorneset lands a front kick.
Bjorneset tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clement paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clement tries to close the distance and clinch but Bjorneset swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjorneset connects with a high kick.
It looks like Jemaine Clement has been cut.
Clement gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bjorneset is looking to reverse the position.
Clement is looking to take a break and control but Bjorneset is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bjorneset is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bjorneset is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Clement's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Clement frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bjorneset tries to buck Clement off but he can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorneset regains half guard.
Clement prevents Bjorneset from improving his position.
Clement trying to pass the guard but Bjorneset defending well.
Bjorneset makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bjorneset.
Clement content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bjorneset is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bjorneset is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Clement trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bjorneset is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clement is controlling him.
Clement working some strikes from top position.
Bjorneset bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Clement's guard.
Clement not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Clement is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bjorneset is aware though and is defending well.
Clement looking to control.
Clement is breathing heavily.
Bjorneset slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Clement is trying to keep Bjorneset in close.
Bjorneset throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Clement works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorneset with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bjorneset won't allow Clement to sweep him here.
Bjorneset wants to control from the top but Clement keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjorneset throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Clement misses with a looping left.
Bjorneset tries to close the distance and clinch but Clement swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bjorneset tries to clinch there but Clement circles away.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjorneset was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Bjorneset throws a head kick but Clement moves out of range.
Clement throws a shot from downtown. Bjorneset moves away and avoids it.
Clement misses with a head kick.
Clement throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Clement there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick from Bjorneset lands but Clement takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bjorneset!
Clement lands with an uppercut that bounces Bjorneset off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bjorneset counters with a left and a right that stings Clement.
Clement throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clement throws a series of punches but Bjorneset avoids them all with ease.
Clement lands a really nice looking cross but Bjorneset seems unphased.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bjorneset tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clement changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bjorneset tries to avoid it but Clement manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bjorneset to the ground. Bjorneset escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bjorneset is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clement moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bjorneset wants to clinch.
Bjorneset ducks under a wild hook from Clement.
Jemaine Clement seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clement throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bjorneset.
Bjorneset tries to clinch but Clement moves out of range.
Clement moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Clement misses
and Bjorneset counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vegard Bjorneset dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jemaine Clement's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Clement throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Clement keeps the fight on the outside.
Bjorneset moves away from the strike by Clement.
Bjorneset throws a head kick but Clement moves out of range.
Bjorneset throws a head kick that misses.
Clement circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bjorneset tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Clement avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjorneset tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Clement.
Bjorneset clinches up against the cage.
Bjorneset lands an elbow that stopped Clement in his tracks for a moment.
Bjorneset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clement throws a body punch but Bjorneset moves out of range.
Clement throws a sloppy head kick and Bjorneset moves out of range easily.
Clement connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clement tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjorneset was well out of range. Poor timing from Clement.
Clement circles away from the clinch attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Bjorneset scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorneset wants to clinch.
Bjorneset wants to clinch up but Clement keeps it at a distance.
Clement misses with a hook to the body
and Bjorneset moves into the clinch.
Bjorneset lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bjorneset escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Clement throws a sloppy head kick
and Bjorneset counters by clinching up.
Bjorneset's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clement throws a nice inside leg kick.
Clement misses with a head kick.
Clement lands a lovely overhand right.
Clement fails to land the takedown.
Bjorneset swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clement scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bjorneset will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clement misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clement misses with an uppercut.
Bjorneset is looking to clinch but Clement is avoiding it.
A jab from Clement misses.
Clement throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Clement tries to bum rush Bjorneset with a series of wild strikes but Bjorneset uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bjorneset.
Bjorneset staying out of range there.
Bjorneset clinches up against the cage.
Bjorneset ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bjorneset no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bjorneset looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bjorneset manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bjorneset with good strikes from the mount here!
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!
Clement is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorneset lands a big shot there that rocks Clement but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bjorneset is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bjorneset misses with a head shot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjorneset looking to finish with strikes here!
Clement tries to reverse the position but Bjorneset maintains control.
Bjorneset tries to control but Clement wriggling away.
Clement keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bjorneset punching from mount but Clement doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clement tries to hold on but Bjorneset pushes him away.
Bjorneset can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clement is looking to escape.
Clement is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjorneset has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjorneset looking to control but Clement is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Clement sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bjorneset tries to stand but can't do so whilst Clement controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vegard Bjorneset showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jemaine Clement'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!
Bjorneset is looking to clinch.
A shot to de liver by Bjorneset. Beautiful body shot.
Clement avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bjorneset throws a series of strikes that have Clement backpedaling.
Bjorneset moves into range and clinches up with Clement.
Bjorneset breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clement misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bjorneset closes the distance and pushes Clement back into the cage.
Clement fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Clement misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bjorneset.
Clement misses with a knee strike.
Bjorneset jumps into guard, dragging Clement to the mat.
Bjorneset lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clement!
Bjorneset looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bjorneset unloading with bombs!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clement is looking to improve his position but Bjorneset isn't that keen on the idea.
Bjorneset with a couple of short strikes.
Bjorneset has control of Clement's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Clement regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Clement is working to get back to half guard.
Bjorneset sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two 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.
A nice elbow there by Bjorneset.
Clement is looking to get to half guard.
Bjorneset wants to control the pace but Clement is squirming around nicely.
Clement is desperately trying to improve his position but Bjorneset has a good base and remains in mount.
Bjorneset avoids the attempt from Clement to control.
Clement is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorneset trying to control but Clement is having none of it.
Clement is trying to escape the mount.
Clement is working hard here to advance position.
Bjorneset sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jemaine Clement has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clement is trying to escape the mount.
Clement throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Even with his hooks in, Bjorneset manages to miss with strikes from the back.
What can Clement do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bjorneset keeps control of the position as Clement tries to break free.
Bjorneset trying to control momentarily.
Bjorneset scores with punches to the body.
Bjorneset trying to control.
Clement tries to break free.
Clement covering up well under a barage of strikes.
You can see the frustration on Clement's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Clement wants to control his opponent's hands but Bjorneset gets his hands free.
Vegard Bjorneset is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bjorneset landing with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vegard Bjorneset comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bjorneset has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vegard Bjorneset!
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RATING
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