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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between grim reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Jong (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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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, grim reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy Jong!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from reaper.
reaper tries to clinch but Jong moves out of range.
reaper wants to clinch.
Jong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jong seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong is thwarting reaper's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
reaper is trying to stand up here but Jong is controlling him well.
Jong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and reaper defends it well.
Jong looks gassed!
Jong is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, reaper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jong is trying to work for a kimura but reaper is defending well.
Jong is thwarting reaper's attempts to control the position.
Jong prevents reaper from standing back up.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
reaper shoots and misses
and Jong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
reaper is trying to maintain the position but Jong is very close to passing his half guard.
reaper is looking to improve his position.
Jong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jong is working for a kimura but reaper is defending it quite comfortably.
reaper is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong is working for a kimura but reaper is defending it quite comfortably.
Jong prevents reaper from standing back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
reaper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jong counters with a single leg into guard. reaper didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for grim reaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong drops back looking for a leg! reaper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and reaper manages to kick Jong off! Jong jumps back into reaper's guard.
reaper working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong drops back looking for a leg! reaper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and reaper manages to kick Jong off! Jong jumps back into reaper's guard.
reaper trying to keep a closed guard but Jong is proving a slippery customer.
reaper wants to stand up but Jong is controlling him.
Jong preventing the sweep.
Jong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! reaper is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! reaper has escaped and now he's on top!
reaper has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jong is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
reaper looks for a takedown but Jong sprawls well.
reaper shoots for a double leg takedown but Jong sprawls well. He's pushed reaper's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
reaper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
reaper misses with a takedown attempt
and Jong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in reaper's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for grim reaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
reaper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jong is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jong won't allow reaper to sweep him here.
reaper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
reaper not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
reaper tries for a takedown but Jong circles away easily
so Jong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but reaper is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
reaper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
reaper keeping full guard, as Jong tries to pass.
Jong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
reaper wants to stand and escape but Jong is having none of it.
Jong wants to pass the guard but reaper is keeping the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
reaper doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in reaper's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong drops back, looking for a kneebar! reaper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. reaper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from reaper!
reaper trying to control the position but Jong is working away.
Jong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The strikes coming from reaper are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
reaper tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Jong tries to bench press reaper off him but reaper keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on reaper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jimmy Jong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jong wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
reaper misses with a takedown attempt
and Jong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and reaper defends it well.
reaper has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jong is working away from the top position though.
reaper is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Jong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
reaper shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in reaper's guard now.
Jong stopping the sweep attempt from reaper.
Jong stands and throws reaper's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
reaper manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
reaper throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
reaper wants to free his trapped foot but Jong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
reaper controlling the pace.
Jong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
reaper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
reaper wants to pass the guard but Jong is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jong looking for submissions off his back.
Jong is looking for a sweep. reaper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
reaper misses with a takedown attempt
and Jong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for reaper!
Jong has hold of reaper's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and reaper manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jong working for a guillotine from mount but reaper is in no mood to give up.
Jong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but reaper is surviving well by controlling Jong's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong working for a guillotine from mount but reaper is in no mood to give up.
reaper swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
reaper is looking to improve his position but Jong isn't that keen on the idea.
reaper tries to hold on but Jong postures up.
reaper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
reaper has given up his back here. Will Jong look for the submission or keep pounding away?
reaper fending off the submission attempt from Jong.
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.
reaper tries to break free.
reaper knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jong on the ground.
Jong is persistently looking for the submission but reaper is defending it well.
Jong looking for the RNC.
Jong tightening his grip on reaper, looking for the choke.
Jimmy Jong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
reaper defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Jong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Jong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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