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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Way Nada (ranked 23266 p4p, 23326 weight class) and Yawa Kiang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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62 - 64 - 5 |
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45 - 81 - 3 |
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 62 - 64 - 5, fighting out of Las Vegas, Way Nada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 45 - 81 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yawa Kiang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
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.
Kiang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nada is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kiang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nada manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nada has his hands on Kiang's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada wants to improve his position but instead Kiang has moved into half guard.
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 trying to control from the bottom.
Nada is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nada has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kiang shoots in for a takedown but Nada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Kiang looks to move away, Nada throws a big counter combo but Kiang just gets out of the way.
Nada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiang defends it nicely.
Kiang throws a big counter head kick but Nada avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nada shoots in and gets a takedown into Kiang's guard.
Kiang is controlling Nada's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nada sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kiang pulls Nada in to control the position.
Nada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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 Way Nada will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kiang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kiang wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Nada gets a double leg takedown into Kiang's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kiang has control of Nada's left arm, preventing Nada from doing any damage.
Kiang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nada's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiang pulls Nada in close to prevent any damage.
Kiang keeping moving, preventing Nada from controlling successfully.
Kiang throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nada shoots in for a takedown but Kiang shows good takedown defense.
Kiang steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nada shoots for a takedown but Kiang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Way Nada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nada sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kiang somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiang manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nada on his heels. He'll look to pass Nada's guard now, I'm sure.
Nada has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kiang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nada can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kiang controls the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada is trying to keep Kiang in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Way Nada will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Kiang darts in looking for a takedown but Nada gets double underhooks and turns Kiang into the cage.
And Nada counters with a quick kick to the body but Kiang blocks it.
Nada shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kiang counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nada thinking.
Nada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nada controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nada missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kiang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kiang trying to control the position.
Nada trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Nada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kiang defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiang throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kiang fails with a takedown attempt.
And Nada counters with a quick kick to the body but Kiang blocks it.
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.
Nada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nada trying to control but Kiang is working from the bottom.
Yawa Kiang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Way Nada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nada looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Way Nada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nada, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Way Nada!
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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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