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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arto Bambang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jensen comes to the cage accompanied by Devour . Bambang has chosen Suicidal Tendencies - Nobody Hears as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225 lbs
21 - 12 - 2 |
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212 lbs
26 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Gunnar Jensen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arto Bambang!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen misses with an uppercut.
Bambang just misses with a punch to the body.
Bambang lands with a nice body punch.
Bambang blocks a head kick by Jensen.
Bambang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bambang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jensen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jensen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Some wild striking there from Jensen.
Bambang slips a jab from Jensen.
Bambang lunges at Jensen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jensen's hand.
Jensen throws a hook but Bambang blocks it.
Bambang goes for a double leg but Jensen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jensen continues to drive forward.
Bambang tightens his grip and picks Jensen up, before dumping him to the ground. Jensen manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bambang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bambang is one step ahead there.
Bambang wants to pass the guard but Jensen is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bambang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bambang drops back looking for a leg! Jensen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jensen manages to kick Bambang off! Bambang jumps back into Jensen's guard.
Bambang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jensen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bambang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bambang keeping moving, preventing Jensen from controlling successfully.
Bambang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen postures up in Bambang's guard and throws a big left but Bambang blocks it.
Bambang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jensen is stalling in the full guard.
Jensen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bambang is keeping the position for now.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bambang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jensen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bambang.
Bambang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bambang controls the position for a moment.
Jensen cracks Bambang with a big elbow.
Jensen trying to control the position but Bambang is working away.
Jensen is working Bambang over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bambang is looking to regain half guard here but Jensen keeps moving and retains side control.
Jensen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jensen working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang is trying to control Jensen's posture but Jensen avoids it.
Bambang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jensen's best efforts.
Jensen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bambang is just riding it out for now. Jensen eventually gives up the hold.
Jensen is trying to control. Bambang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bambang regains full guard. Nicely done.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Bambang managing to control the position.
Bambang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arto Bambang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jensen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Arto Bambang has been cut.
Bambang misses with an uppercut
and Jensen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jensen connects with a single shot there.
Jensen looks to land a combination but Bambang avoids it well.
Jensen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bambang can do to turn this around?
Bambang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jensen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bambang misses with a wild body shot.
Bambang with a nice cross.
Bambang throws a body punch but Jensen moves out of range.
A slow jab from Bambang misses its intended target.
We've been told by Jensen's head coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jensen moves out of range as Bambang strikes.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Bambang regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jensen trying to control but Bambang is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang has an active guard here but Jensen has managed to pass into half guard.
Bambang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jensen looking to pass the guard.
Jensen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bambang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bambang looking for a guillotine here but Jensen defends easily.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Bambang keeps moving.
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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bambang is on top in guard.
Bambang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jensen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen is trying to keep Bambang in close.
Bambang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jensen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bambang is one step ahead there.
Gunnar Jensen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bambang has gone for a leg lock! Jensen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bambang's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bambang throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jensen chips away with some ground and pound.
Bambang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bambang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jensen defends well.
Jensen passes into half guard.
Bambang is trying to get back to full guard.
Jensen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bambang wants to control but Jensen is keeping busy.
Jensen wants to take a breather but Bambang is having none of it.
Jensen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bambang!
Jensen unloading with bombs!
Jensen lands a big elbow.
Jensen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bambang holds on for dear life, controlling Jensen's posture momentarily.
Bambang tries to hold on but Jensen pushes him away.
Jensen lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen looking to control but Bambang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Jensen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A big right from Bambang misses.
A combination from Jensen does no damage.
Jensen tries a head kick but it misses.
Bambang throws a combination. Jensen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bambang just misses with a punch to the body.
Jensen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bambang misses with a body shot.
Bambang scores with a body shot.
Bambang throws the left hand but Jensen avoids the punch easily.
Bambang with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Bambang.
Bambang works Jensen's body with a nice hook.
Bambang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jensen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jensen is looking for a sweep.
Bambang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jensen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bambang but great work by Jensen.
Bambang is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bambang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bambang is looking to improve his position.
Bambang manages to get to full guard.
Jensen works over Bambang with some ground and pound from guard.
Jensen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bambang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jensen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jensen wants to control from the top but Bambang keeps moving.
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.
Jensen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bambang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bambang's head.
Jensen trying to control the position from guard on top but Bambang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jensen lands a couple of digs.
Bambang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bambang has an active guard here but Jensen has managed to pass into half guard.
Jensen passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bambang's face.
Bambang is squirming around, avoiding Jensen's attempts to control the action.
Bambang gets back to half guard.
Jensen wants to take a breather but Bambang is having none of it.
Jensen prevents Bambang from improving his position.
Jensen wants to free his trapped foot but Bambang is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jensen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bambang looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bambang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jensen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bambang trying to control from the bottom.
Jensen trying to pass the guard but Bambang defending well.
Jensen passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Arto Bambang just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang'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.
Jensen throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen misses with the combination.
Jensen cracks Bambang with an open hand slap.
Bambang misses with a straight left.
Gunnar Jensen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jensen ducks under a wild hook from Bambang.
Jensen tries to clinch up but Bambang circles away and keeps his distance.
Arto Bambang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bambang just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jensen, as that shot connected.
Jensen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bambang looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bambang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jensen working the ground and pound.
Jensen lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bambang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bambang's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bambang's back!
Bambang tries to break free.
Bambang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jensen.
Bambang tries to escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Bambang as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Jensen!
Jensen controlling well, preventing Bambang from escaping the position.
Jensen looking for the RNC.
Bambang is in bad spot here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen tightening his grip on Bambang, looking for the choke.
Jensen is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Jensen controlling from the back.
Bambang preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jensen.
Jensen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Bambang is really stuck here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bambang trying to control the position but Jensen manages to sink in the hooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bambang.
Bambang rolls, trying to escape but Jensen keeps control of the position.
Bambang showing good submission defense here.
Bambang takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bambang prevents Jensen from getting a body triangle.
Bambang trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bambang tries to roll but Jensen sticks to his back.
Jensen scores with punches from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jensen lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Bambang hold on?!
Jensen is trying to stick to Bambang's back but Bambang is turning into Jensen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jensen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bambang.
Jensen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bambang pushes down on Jensen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bambang is looking for a kimura here.
Jensen wants to control but Bambang is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Jensen had his way with Arto Bambang in that round.
The cut man is working on Arto Bambang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bambang on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jensen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bambang is looking for a sweep.
Bambang is not content to let Jensen control the position.
Bambang manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bambang is looking to advance position but Jensen won't allow it.
Jensen trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Bambang wants to take his opponent's back but Jensen doesn't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen is working to get back to half guard.
Bambang is working for a guillotine from mount but Jensen frees his head quite easily.
Jensen tries to reverse the position but Bambang maintains control.
Bambang lands a big elbow.
Jensen is looking to get to half guard.
Bambang controlling from mount.
Bambang looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen can't escape the position.
Bambang landing shots from mount.
Bambang looking to control but Jensen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bambang goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jensen turns into him and now he's in Bambang's guard.
Jensen stands and throws Bambang's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambang is trying to control Jensen's posture but Jensen avoids it.
Bambang is not content to let Jensen control the position.
Bambang is trying to improve his position.
Bambang can't do much from the bottom here.
Bambang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jensen.
Bambang looks to move to half guard but instead Jensen has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four 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.
Jensen landing punches.
Bambang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bambang 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.
Bambang actively working from the bottom here.
Bambang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bambang is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jensen trying to control from half guard but Bambang is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Jensen.
Bambang slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunnar Jensen.
Well Jensen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Jensen!
Gunnar Jensen retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Gunnar Jensen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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