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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Yap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastian Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian Domingo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Angel Doze - Agitala. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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213 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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217 lbs
11 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Yap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Juan Sebastian Domingo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sebastian Domingo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Yap 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.
Yap controlling Sebastian Domingo's posture.
Yap wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sebastian Domingo is now in half guard.
Sebastian Domingo prevents Yap from improving his position.
Sebastian Domingo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Yap wants to control but Sebastian Domingo is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yap controlling the position well.
Sebastian Domingo moves into full mount! Yap won't be happy about that!
Yap working to try and regain half guard.
Yap is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sebastian Domingo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Yap because Sebastian Domingo loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sebastian Domingo looking to control but Yap is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sebastian Domingo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yap is looking to get to half guard.
Sebastian Domingo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sebastian Domingo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yap wants to hold on but Sebastian Domingo pushes him away.
Sebastian Domingo controlling from mount.
Yap is squirming around, avoiding Sebastian Domingo's attempts to control the action.
Yap is working to get back to half guard.
Yap tries to lock up and control but Sebastian Domingo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yap is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sebastian Domingo content just to control the position here.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control the pace but Yap is squirming around nicely.
Yap can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sebastian Domingo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebastian Domingo prevents Yap from getting the reversal.
Sebastian Domingo tries to control but Yap wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastian Domingo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yap just misses with a punch to the body.
Yap loads up on a big right hand but Sebastian Domingo slips the punch.
Yap throws a body punch but Sebastian Domingo moves out of range.
Yap stuffs the takedown attempt from Sebastian Domingo. Sebastian Domingo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sebastian Domingo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sebastian Domingo lands in his opponent's guard.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control from the top but Yap keeps moving.
Yap is looking to sweep but instead, Sebastian Domingo has passed into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yap controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sebastian Domingo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yap is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sebastian Domingo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sebastian Domingo's back!
Yap biding his time, looking for the opening.
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.
Sebastian Domingo trying to control the hands but Yap breaks the grip.
Sebastian Domingo wants to escape the position.
Yap slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Sebastian Domingo turns into Yap and is now in his guard.
Sebastian Domingo wants to control from the top but Yap keeps moving.
Yap is trying to keep Sebastian Domingo in close.
Yap avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo prevents Yap from getting back to his feet.
Yap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sebastian Domingo is one step ahead there.
Yap is looking to sweep but instead, Sebastian Domingo has passed into half guard.
Sebastian Domingo wants to advance to full mount but Yap doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sebastian Domingo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yap is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yap misses with a wild body shot.
Sebastian Domingo ducks under a wild hook from Yap.
Yap lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yap lands a nice hook to Sebastian Domingo's body. Sebastian Domingo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James Yap seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yap throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sebastian Domingo on the side of the head.
James Yap is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sebastian Domingo moves forwards but Yap connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yap throws a right hand that Sebastian Domingo ducks under and follows up with a left that Sebastian Domingo also avoids with ease.
Yap fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yap throws a body punch but Sebastian Domingo moves out of range.
Sebastian Domingo misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Yap dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yap throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yap misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Yap does no damage.
Sebastian Domingo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yap to the mat! Yap manages to get full guard.
Sebastian Domingo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sebastian Domingo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian Domingo advances to half guard.
Yap wants to get back to his feet.
Yap is concentrating on defense, preventing Sebastian Domingo from advancing position.
Yap tries to roll over but Sebastian Domingo keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yap controlling the position for now.
Sebastian Domingo working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yap's thigh. Yap counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sebastian Domingo wants to pass the guard but Yap is keeping the position.
Yap wants to stand up but Sebastian Domingo is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sebastian Domingo wants to pass the guard but Yap is keeping the position.
Yap is looking to stand up but Sebastian Domingo isn't so interested in that idea.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yap throws a nice looking combination but Sebastian Domingo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sebastian Domingo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Yap looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian Domingo slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sebastian Domingo in particular looking to stall.
Sebastian Domingo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yap keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Yap wants to improve his position but Sebastian Domingo is controlling well.
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.
Sebastian Domingo trying to mount his opponent but Yap defends it.
Sebastian Domingo is looking to take a break and control but Yap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Sebastian Domingo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sebastian Domingo 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Sebastian Domingo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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