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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz Fodido (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Lee Hung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taz Fodido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Lee Hung!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fodido fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fodido fails to land the takedown.
Hung rushes Fodido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hung wants the takedown. Fodido is fighting it off but Hung persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Fodido's guard against the cage.
Hung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fodido wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fodido working a defensive guard here.
Fodido is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fodido is looking for a triangle here but Hung uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Fodido manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hung trying to control the action but Fodido is working from the bottom.
Hung content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fodido is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hung's back!
Fodido keeps control of the position as Hung tries to break free.
Hung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fodido. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Hung looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fodido.
Hung trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Fodido working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fodido is breathing heavily.
Hung tries to escape but Fodido has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fodido trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hung tries to escape but Fodido has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fodido is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hung has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Hung trying to control the position but Fodido manages to sink in the hooks.
Hung tries to escape but Fodido has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fodido avoiding Hung 's attempts to control his hands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hung rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hung wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Fodido trying to control from half guard but Hung is working away.
Hung is trying to stand back up but Fodido is controlling him
Hung regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fodido postures up.
Fodido trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hung trying to keep a closed guard but Fodido is proving a slippery customer.
Fodido slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Taz Fodido will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fodido tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hung swivels and escapes.
Fodido shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hung as he jumps to the side.
Fodido wants to clinch
and Hung counters with a body kick.
Fodido gets the takedown into side control.
Hung is trying to get back to half guard.
Fodido just content to control the position.
Fodido trying to control the position but Hung is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hung throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Hung gets caught flat footed, as Fodido shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hung is trying to control the position but Fodido postures up.
Hung pulls Fodido in close to prevent any damage.
Fodido loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fodido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hung is keeping the position for now.
Hung controls Fodido momentarily but Fodido frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fodido tries to free his leg and advance position but Hung is retaining full guard.
Hung tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fodido trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hung's guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice body kick from Hung.
Fodido misses with a kick to the body
and Hung counters with a body kick that stops Fodido in his tracks momentarily.
Hung displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fodido shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hung counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taz Fodido. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fodido is trying to stall.
Fodido tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fodido tries to pull guard but Hung holds him up against the cage and eventually Fodido drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodido tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hung wants a takedown but no success here.
Fodido pulls Hung into guard.
Fodido is looking for a triangle but Hung pushes his legs off easily.
Fodido is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taz Fodido overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fodido is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fodido working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hung trying to control the position from guard on top but Fodido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fodido throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Fodido looking to control.
Fodido manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fodido shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hung is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fodido manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hung to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taz Fodido dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick by Fodido misses
and Hung makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fodido really felt that one!
Fodido throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hung counters with a body kick that stops Fodido in his tracks momentarily.
Hung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Fodido wants to hold on but Hung pushes him away.
Hung trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fodido is looking to improve his position but Hung isn't that keen on the idea.
Hung is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Fodido can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Fodido tries to reverse the position but Hung maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hung controlling from the full mount.
Fodido regains half guard.
Fodido wants to control but Hung is keeping busy.
Fodido is not content to let Hung control the position.
Hung is just content to waste time from the top position. Fodido takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fodido keeping moving, preventing Hung from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fodido looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hung passes into half guard.
Fodido wants to improve his position but Hung is controlling well.
Fodido works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fodido manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fodido tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hung counters with a nice body kick.
Hung has Fodido up against the cage in a clinch.
Fodido tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fodido tries to break the clinch but Hung is controlling the position.
Hung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fodido pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fodido tries for a takedown but Hung circles away easily
and Hung counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Fodido is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fodido tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hung easily slips into full mount!
Hung trying to control but Fodido is having none of it.
Fodido tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hung has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fodido's face.
Kim Lee Hung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fodido is looking to improve his position but Hung isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Lee Hung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fodido 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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