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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Boomhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Boomhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chen Chong!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong fails to land with a series of punches.
Chong looks to land a combination but Boomhauer avoids it well.
Boomhauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boomhauer closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Boomhauer lands in his opponent's guard.
Chong is looking to stand up but Boomhauer isn't so interested in that idea.
Boomhauer looking to pass the guard.
Chong is wriggling around but Boomhauer manages to pass to half guard.
Boomhauer not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomhauer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chong is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boomhauer wants to pass the guard but Chong is defending well.
Chong wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chong throws a series of punches but Boomhauer moves out of range.
Boomhauer works Chong's body with a nice hook.
Chong throws a series of punches but Boomhauer moves out of range.
Chong loads up on a big right hand but Boomhauer slips the punch.
Boomhauer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chong's guard.
Chong keeping moving, preventing Boomhauer from controlling successfully.
Chong is looking to stand up but Boomhauer isn't so interested in that idea.
Chong looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boomhauer pushing down on Chong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boomhauer is keen to just control but Chong is a slippery customer.
Chong 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.
Boomhauer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A slow jab from Chong misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Chong as Boomhauer shoots in.
Boomhauer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong pinned against the cage. Chong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Boomhauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chong misses with a few strikes there.
Chong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Boomhauer has a takedown stuffed.
Boomhauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chong is fending him off so far but Boomhauer persists. Nope, Chong circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong throws a series of punches but Boomhauer avoids them all with ease.
Chong looks to land a combination but Boomhauer avoids it well.
Chong cracks Boomhauer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Boomhauer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boomhauer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chong is fending him off so far but Boomhauer persists. Nope, Chong circles away and we're back to standing.
Boomhauer fails with the takedown.
Boomhauer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chong tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Boomhauer manages to move to mount!
Chong is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boomhauer controlling from mount.
Chong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Boomhauer working for a guillotine from mount but Chong is in no mood to give up.
Boomhauer working for a guillotine from mount but Chong is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chong can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four 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.
Boomhauer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Chong is surviving well by controlling Boomhauer's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boomhauer controlling from mount.
Chong bucks up and throws Boomhauer to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Boomhauer dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chong fails to land with a series of punches.
Boomhauer slips a jab and a cross from Chong.
Chong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Chong. No joy for Boomhauer on that attempt.
Chong looks to score with a jab to the body but Boomhauer is just out of range.
Chong throws a jab when Boomhauer was well out of range.
Boomhauer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong pinned against the cage. Chong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boomhauer gets the takedown into side control.
Chong prevents Boomhauer from improving position.
Chong pushes Boomhauer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Boomhauer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Boomhauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Boomhauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chong throws a right and a left that Boomhauer avoids nicely.
Boomhauer scores a takedown into full mount!
Chong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boomhauer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Boomhauer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong as he avoids it easily.
Chong throws a right hand that Boomhauer ducks under and follows up with a left that Boomhauer also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Chong misses.
Boomhauer misses with a takedown attempt - Chong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chong tries to bum rush Boomhauer with a series of wild strikes but Boomhauer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boomhauer dodges the punch combination from Chong.
Boomhauer looks for a takedown but Chong sprawls well.
No joy there for Chong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chong looks to land a left hand but Boomhauer moved out of range nicely.
Boomhauer lands with an overhand left.
Jeff Boomhauer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boomhauer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong pinned against the cage. Chong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong misses with the combination.
Chen Chong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boomhauer gets the takedown into side control.
Chong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Boomhauer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chong wants to get back to his feet but Boomhauer is dominant here and he's now got Chong's back!
Chong trying to get back to his feet but Boomhauer is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Jeff Boomhauer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boomhauer patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Boomhauer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boomhauer, 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Boomhauer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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