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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yawa Kiang (ranked 23835 p4p, 23774 weight class) and Way Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30 - 50 - 1 |
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182 cm
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38 - 42 - 2 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 50 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yawa Kiang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 42 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nada throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiang throws a big counter combination but Nada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nada darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang wants to control but Nada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nada perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kiang trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada slows the pace down in half guard.
Kiang is concentrating on defense, preventing Nada from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiang is looking to control Nada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kiang avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kiang avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nada has a takedown stuffed.
Kiang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kiang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kiang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nada has his hands on Kiang's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kiang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Nada holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nada or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiang, which made it look bad.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yawa Kiang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kiang fails with a takedown attempt.
Kiang scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang gets caught napping as Nada dives in and scores a takedown. Kiang manages to retain guard.
Nada content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang seems keen to control Nada's posture.
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.
Nada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiang. Kiang gets slowly back to his feet.
Nada is trying to counter with his kicks.
Nada tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kiang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nada somewhat.
It looked like Kiang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kiang stuffs the takedown attempt from Nada. Nada gets slowly back to his feet.
Nada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kiang tries to avoid it but Nada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kiang to the ground. Kiang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiang throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nada avoids it.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiang quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nada.
Kiang fails with the takedown
and Nada counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Way Nada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Nada tries for a takedown but Kiang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nada fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Nada. No joy for Kiang on that attempt.
Kiang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nada counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada closes the distance and clinches up with Kiang, looking for a takedown. Nada pushes Kiang against the cage but Kiang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Yawa Kiang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Way Nada.
Nada shoots for a takedown but Kiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Nada as Kiang shoots in.
Nada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kiang sprawls well. Kiang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nada gets slowly back to his feet.
Kiang is looking for a counter combo.
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.
Kiang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiang somewhat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kiang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiang looking to control but instead Nada has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Kiang controlling the pace.
Nada wants to control the action here but instead Kiang manages to pass to full mount!
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.
Kiang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kiang controlling the pace for now.
Nada wants to hold on but Kiang pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiang landing punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yawa Kiang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kiang 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Yawa Kiang!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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