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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jun Young Hong (ranked 3780 p4p, 5343 weight class) and Cucey Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jun Young Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cucey Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong fails to land the takedown.
Hong gets the takedown into side control.
Ramirez tries to buck Hong off but Hong is having none of it.
Hong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working.
Hong lands a nice forearm strike.
Ramirez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez dodges the ground and pound from Hong.
Hong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ramirez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hong's guard! Nice work there by Ramirez!
Hong wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ramirez misses with a wild body shot.
Hong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hong leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hong feinted with a counter takedown.
Ramirez moves into the clinch.
Ramirez gets underhooks to prevent Hong's takedown attempt.
Hong prevents the takedown attempt.
Hong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramirez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Young Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hong successfully pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hong's guard.
Ramirez wants to stand and escape but instead Hong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hong throws a big right hand that misses.
Hong lands a couple of digs.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hong throws an elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hong's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hong has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though.
Hong wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hong there!
Ramirez working for a guillotine from mount but Hong is in no mood to give up.
Ramirez wants to control the pace but Hong is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Hong wriggling away.
Hong is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Ramirez content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cucey Ramirez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick.
Hong fails to land with a series of punches.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick.
Hong tries to counter with a takedown but Ramirez is quick to defend against it.
Hong blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Hong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jun Young Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cucey Ramirez.
Hong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramirez forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Hong is trying to drag Ramirez to the mat but Ramirez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hong has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ramirez successfully pulls guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hong landing with the ground and pound.
Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hong trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Hong landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hong is one step ahead there.
Hong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hong controls the pace.
Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hong controls the pace.
Hong throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hong lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ramirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hong defends it well.
Cucey Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Ramirez moves into range and clinches up with Hong.
Ramirez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hong walks away with a smile on his face. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hong counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hong fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hong as he jumps to the side.
Hong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ramirez!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Young Hong dominated that second round.
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!
Hong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hong wants it to stay on the feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hong.
Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Hong feinted with a counter takedown.
Hong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Jun Young Hong has been cut.
Hong lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong swinging wildly here.
Hong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Hong misses.
Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hong showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong with the ground and pound but Ramirez uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hong wants to get up but he can't break Ramirez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to control but Hong passes into half guard.
Hong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hong seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt.
Hong wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy.
Hong thows a huge punch but Ramirez dodges it nicely.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though.
Hong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Hong is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Hong.
Hong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
Hong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ramirez strikes from the bottom.
Ramirez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Hong is very close to passing his half guard.
Jun Young Hong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez tries to kick Hong off but Hong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong.
Hong throws a strike but Ramirez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hong trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jun Young Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hong 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Young Hong!
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energy
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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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