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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Chong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulie Wahlburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Death Angel - Falling Asleep. Paulie Wahlburg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
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178 cm
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171 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Chong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paulie Wahlburg!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wahlburg clinches up with Chong and pushes him back against the cage.
Chong has Wahlburg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wahlburg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wahlburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wahlburg trying to land knees to the body.
Wahlburg trying to land knees to the body.
Chong swings wildly with an uppercut but Wahlburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wahlburg tries to land a knee to the head but Chong blocks with his arms.
Chong tries to break the clinch but Wahlburg is controlling the position.
Wahlburg has Chong pressed against the cage, preventing Chong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Wahlburg.
Chong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wahlburg smiles and moves away.
Chong throws a nice looking combination but Wahlburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlburg tries to clinch up.
Chong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wahlburg has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wahlburg prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wahlburg prevents Chong from breaking the clinch.
Wahlburg tries a knee to the head but Chong blocks it.
Chong prevents the takedown attempt.
Wahlburg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chong being controlled against the cage.
Wahlburg misses with a knee to the head.
Wahlburg breaks the clinch.
Chong swats away the attempt to clinch by Wahlburg.
Wahlburg has managed to clinch.
Wahlburg putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wahlburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chong blocks it with crossed arms.
Chong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by Wahlburg.
It looks like Jason Chong has been cut.
Wahlburg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wahlburg effectively controlling the action here.
Chong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chong is looking to break free of the clinch but Wahlburg has double underhooks.
Wahlburg lands a nice elbow.
Chong can't get the takedown.
Wahlburg tries to land knees in the clinch but Chong avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wahlburg.
Chong managing to block the knees to the body from Wahlburg.
Wahlburg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chong is breathing heavily.
Wahlburg looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wahlburg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chong's defenses.
Wahlburg jumps into guard, dragging Chong to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg wants to hit a switch here but Chong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wahlburg there!
Chong trying to control but Wahlburg is having none of it.
That's four 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.
Wahlburg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulie Wahlburg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Chong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Chong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chong tries to bum rush Wahlburg with a series of wild strikes but Wahlburg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chong throws a combination. Wahlburg tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chong misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Chong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chong throws a hook but Wahlburg avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wahlburg.
Chong wants to clinch.
Chong misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlburg has closed the distance and engaged Chong in a clinch.
Wahlburg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wahlburg with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chong is working Wahlburg over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wahlburg has him pressed against the cage.
Wahlburg lands a good knee to the midsection. Chong won't want to take too many of those.
Wahlburg lands a nice knee to the body.
Wahlburg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wahlburg lands an elbow that stopped Chong in his tracks for a moment.
Wahlburg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chong up against the cage.
Wahlburg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wahlburg moves into the clinch.
Wahlburg lands an elbow that stopped Chong in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Wahlburg.
Wahlburg slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Wahlburg breaks the clinch.
Chong swats away the attempt to clinch by Wahlburg.
Chong scores with a hook.
Wahlburg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wahlburg is looking to clinch but Chong is avoiding it.
Jason Chong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chong keeps the fight on the outside.
Chong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wahlburg looks to clinch
and Chong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wahlburg is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg has control of Chong's left arm, preventing Chong from doing any damage.
Wahlburg is working an open guard so Chong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wahlburg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong as he avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Chong.
Wahlburg has closed the distance and engaged Chong in a clinch.
Chong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wahlburg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wahlburg has Chong pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Wahlburg's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Chong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jason Chong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wahlburg pushes Chong up against the cage in a clinch.
Wahlburg tries a knee to the head but Chong blocks it.
Wahlburg avoiding damage.
Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wahlburg has him pressed against the cage.
Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wahlburg has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahlburg connects with a knee to the head.
Chong is trying to force a seperation but Wahlburg has the dominant position.
Chong is trying to break the clinch but Wahlburg is controlling him.
Wahlburg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chong looks to land a combination but Wahlburg avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wahlburg wants to clinch up but Chong keeps it at a distance.
Wahlburg tries to clinch up but Chong circles away and keeps his distance.
Wahlburg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wahlburg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chong is trying to drag Wahlburg to the mat but Wahlburg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wahlburg leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wahlburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chong blocks it with crossed arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Wahlburg.
Chong throws a head punch that misses.
Wahlburg connects with a knee to the head.
Chong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wahlburg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wahlburg takes a shot to the head.
Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wahlburg has him pressed against the cage.
Chong blocks the elbow strike.
Wahlburg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wahlburg throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chong blocks it with crossed arms.
Chong tries to circle away but Wahlburg has him pinned against the cage.
Chong looking for a takedown.
Wahlburg connects with a knee to the head.
Chong avoiding damage as Wahlburg throws knees to the body.
Wahlburg tries a knee to the head but Chong blocks it.
Chong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wahlburg landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahlburg lands a good knee to the midsection. Chong won't want to take too many of those.
Chong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wahlburg has him pressed against the cage.
Wahlburg manages to break the clinch.
Chong misses with the combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wahlburg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chong jumps guard but Wahlburg stands there with Chong around his waist. Chong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Chong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chong working hard to break the clinch.
Wahlburg slowing the pace effectively.
Chong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wahlburg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wahlburg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wahlburg stalling in the clinch.
Wahlburg has Chong pressed against the cage, preventing Chong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wahlburg slowing the pace effectively.
Chong can't get the takedown.
Wahlburg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wahlburg lands an elbow inside.
Jason Chong's cut is getting worse.
Wahlburg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Wahlburg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wahlburg misses with an elbow over the top.
Wahlburg lands a knee to the head.
Wahlburg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chong backwards.
Chong letting Wahlburg take a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulie Wahlburg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wahlburg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulie Wahlburg!
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energy
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hype
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