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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dojo TBjang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cpl. Sam Fender (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Fender. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dojo TBjang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Cpl. Sam Fender!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TBjang misses with a leg kick.
Fender drives through and clinches with TBjang against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from TBjang.
Fender trying to stall but TBjang improves his position.
TBjang has a couple of punches blocked by Fender.
TBjang blocks an elbow strike from Fender.
TBjang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fender is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but TBjang is keeping busy.
TBjang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fender.
TBjang throws a head punch that misses.
Fender leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fender.
Fender is stalling here.
TBjang keeps control of Fender as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TBjang tries to work over Fender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
TBjang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TBjang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
TBjang working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from TBjang.
Come on TBjang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
TBjang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fender's elbow.
Fender letting TBjang take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with TBjang for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
TBjang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fender prevents it.
Fender blocks a body shot from TBjang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TBjang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
TBjang misses with a body punch.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
Fender trying to stall but TBjang improves his position.
TBjang misses with a short punch on the inside.
TBjang misses with a knee strike.
Fender misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fender misses with a knee strike.
Fender blocking some punches.
TBjang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fender gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
TBjang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fender is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TBjang tries a body shot but Fender blocks it.
Fender is pressed up against the cage. TBjang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fender down to the mat. Fender avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dojo TBjang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fender doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
TBjang throws a leg kick but Fender sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dojo TBjang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TBjang throws a front kick that sends Fender stumbling back into the cage.
Fender throws a push kick but TBjang slaps the foot to one side.
TBjang goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
TBjang misses the body punch
and Fender counters with a nice body kick.
Fender closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
TBjang tries to land knees in the clinch but Fender avoids the damage to the body.
Fender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TBjang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fender blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Fender.
Fender lands on the inside with an uppercut.
TBjang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TBjang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TBjang tries to stall but Fender uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
TBjang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
TBjang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fender trying to land knees to the body.
TBjang lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
TBjang misses with a hook from the clinch.
TBjang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TBjang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
TBjang breaks from the clinch.
TBjang lands with a kick to the temple. Fender shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
TBjang defending well as Fender loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dojo TBjang dominated that round.
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.
TBjang misses the shot to the body.
TBjang takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Dojo TBjang has been cut.
Fender moves away from the strike by TBjang.
Fender scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
TBjang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fender throws out the jab.
Fender darts in and clinches TBjang up against the cage.
Fender lands a knee to the body.
Fender missing with knees to the body.
Fender is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. TBjang is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, Fender scores with a nice short uppercut.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
TBjang misses with a hook from the clinch.
TBjang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
TBjang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fender lands an elbow that stopped TBjang in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TBjang struggles to land a body shot inside as Fender controls his hands.
TBjang avoids the elbow strike from Fender, against the cage.
Fender breaks from the clinch.
Fender blocks a leg kick.
TBjang motions for Fender to come forward. TBjang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fender swinging wildly here.
TBjang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
TBjang gets tackled into the cage by Fender. Fender maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for TBjang.
Fender blocks an uppercut.
Fender stalling in the clinch but TBjang improves position.
TBjang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
TBjang misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
TBjang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fender pulls his leg out and moves away.
TBjang lands with a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from TBjang.
TBjang tries to clinch up.
Cpl. Sam Fender is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fender checks a low kick from TBjang.
Fender misses with a body kick.
Fender avoids the body shot from TBjang.
TBjang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fender was well out of range. Poor timing from TBjang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender tests TBjang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fender throws a head kick that TBjang semi-blocks.
TBjang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fender feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits TBjangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dojo TBjang's cut is getting worse.
Fender misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from TBjang.
Fender scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fender has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fender pivots, looking for a leg kick but TBjang is out of range and Fender settles back down.
TBjang takes a swing at Fender's ribcage but misses.
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!
TBjang throws a head kick but Fender moves out of range.
TBjang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fender pushes TBjang away with a front kick.
Sloppy strikes from TBjang. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fender pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fender keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
TBjang loads up on a big right hand but Fender slips the punch.
Fender avoids the body shot from TBjang.
Fender jabs TBjang right on the nose. TBjang blinks but takes it well.
Cpl. Sam Fender seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fender throws the kick towards the body but TBjang avoids it.
A head kick misses from Fender.
Fender throws a head kick but TBjang moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fender stuns TBjang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
TBjang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
TBjang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cpl. Sam Fender showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dojo TBjang's cut.
That's time! TBjang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fender pivots, looking for a leg kick but TBjang is out of range and Fender settles back down.
Fender clinches up with TBjang and pushes him back against the cage.
TBjang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fender.
Fender trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from TBjang as the two fighters clinch.
Fender lands a body punch.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
TBjang lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from TBjang fails to land.
TBjang lands a body punch in the clinch.
TBjang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Fender has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fender missing with knees to the body.
Fender blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from TBjang fails to land.
TBjang cracks Fender with a nice body shot.
Fender takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
TBjang throws a punch but it's blocked by Fender.
TBjang misses with a short punch on the inside.
TBjang tries to work over Fender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender blocking some punches.
Fender pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fender blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
TBjang misses with a punch to the body.
TBjang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fender misses with a knee to the head.
Fender doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
TBjang swings wildly with an uppercut but Fender uses good head movement to avoid it.
TBjang wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
TBjang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
TBjang working aggressively here.
Fender escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fender moves out of range of the leg kick from TBjang.
TBjang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fender sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fender instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TBjang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fender up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, TBjang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fender looking to throw knees to the head but TBjang is blocking nicely.
TBjang looking to throw knees to the head but Fender is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TBjang tries a body shot but Fender blocks it.
TBjang scores with a nice hook to the head.
TBjang can't find room to land a body shot as Fender controls the action.
Fender is struggling to control the position.
TBjang throws a punch but it's blocked by Fender.
TBjang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fender in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
TBjang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fender backwards.
TBjang tries to work over Fender's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TBjang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
TBjang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fender.
TBjang gets through Fender's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
TBjang trying to land knees to the body.
Dojo TBjang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
TBjang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fender.
A right hand to the body from TBjang.
TBjang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fender prevents a body shot from TBjang.
TBjang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
TBjang throws a punch but it's blocked by Fender.
Fender pushes off an throws an elbow but TBjang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
TBjang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fender avoiding damage as TBjang throws knees to the body.
TBjang managing to block the knees to the body from Fender.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TBjang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fender or not.
TBjang lands a left hand.
TBjang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dojo TBjang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think TBjang 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dojo TBjang!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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