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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baekjae Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jase Newson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim's entrance music is CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . A fine choice. On his way into the cage it seems that Baekjae Kim has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Baekjae Kim seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 cm
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183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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175 cm
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baekjae Kim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jase Newson! The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newson tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot. Newson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Newson but Newson pushes him off and we're back to square one. A big right from Newson misses. Kim defending well as Newson loads up on a big left hand. Newson connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off. Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Newson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Newson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Newson. Newson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from Newson. Kim looks for a takedown but Newson sprawls well. Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Baekjae Kim has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kim looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Newson scores with punches from side control. Kim is looking for a sweep. Kim dodges the ground and pound from Newson. Kim manages to get back to half guard. Newson lands strikes from half guard. Kim gets full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Newson preventing the sweep. Newson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Newson scoring with some ground and pound. Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Kim is breathing heavily. Kim working a defensive guard here.
Newson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Newson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head. Newson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Kim is trying to control the position but Newson postures up. Kim wants to sweep but no luck. Newson connects with a couple of short punches. Newson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Kim wants to sweep but no luck. Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Newson chips away with some ground and pound. Newson stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position. This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Newson throws a big right hand that misses. Newson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard. Newson stopping the sweep attempt from Kim. Newson trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. Newson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kim's head. Kim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Newson is aware though and is defending well. Newson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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. Kim has momentary wrist control but Newson slips an elbow through the middle. Kim has his foot on Newson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newson works his way back into a safe position though. Newson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Newson pushing down on Kim's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Kim flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Newson drops an elbow to the side of Kim's head. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Well, if Newson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kim is looking to control Newson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted? Newson throwing shots but Kim is blocking nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Newson not doing much here.
Kim is pressing down on Newson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Newson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Baekjae Kim's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Kim keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newson lands the left hand. Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown letting Newson counter with a right hand. Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Newson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kim controls his leg. Newson works his way into full mount! Kim is trying desperately to improve position. Kim is squirming around, avoiding Newson's attempts to control the action. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kim bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Newson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Newson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kim blocks it with crossed arms. Newson throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim. Kim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newson walks away with a smile on his face. Kim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Baekjae Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Kim has his takedown stuffed and Newson counters with a stiff right hand. Kim ducks under a wild hook from Newson. Kim ducks under a wild hook from Newson. Newson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim is trying to maintain the position but Newson is very close to passing his half guard. Kim controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Newson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Kim trying to hold on to Newson's head to control him but Newson postures up.
Newson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kim does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Newson stands up from half guard. Newson is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newson thows a body shot but no joy. Newson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim. Kim fails with the takedown and Newson counters with a right hand to the body. Newson misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming. Kim takes a body punch but keeps moving. Newson gets a takedown into half guard. Kim is trying to get back to full guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Newson lands a nice short elbow. Jase Newson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kim is in trouble now - Newson has advanced to mount! Newson landing strikes, looking to finish! BOOM! Newson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Newson is landing with some decent strikes but Kim is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kim tries to hold on but Newson pushes him away. Newson punishing his opponent with strikes. Newson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Newson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on? Newson working away from the top, dropping strikes. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kim is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kim working to try and regain half guard.
Newson tries to control but Kim wriggling away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jase Newson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Baekjae Kim's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Newson cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs. Newson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away. Newson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kim is trying to defend but Newson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Newson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Newson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Newson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Newson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kim has his takedown stuffed and Newson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Newson lands a with a good body shot. Newson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kim has time to react. Newson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kim. Newson scores with a hook. Newson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Newson lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Newson. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kim drops his hands momentarily and Newson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kim is rocked! This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kim. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Newson throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range. Newson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Newson lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Kim keeping full guard, as Newson tries to pass. Newson throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely. Newson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Newson's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Newson wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving. Newson working some strikes from top position. Newson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Newson throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely. Newson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Newson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Newson throwing strikes but missing. Kim pulls Newson in close to his closed guard and prevents Newson from doing any damage or advancing position. Newson wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving. Newson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Newson connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Kim is trying to control the position but Newson postures up. Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Newson lands a jab to the nose. Newson cracks Kim with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Baekjae Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Newson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily. Newson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Newson. Newson lands a left and a right that send Kim crashing to the mat, dazed. Newson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Jase Newson seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target. Newson stuns Kim with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Newson scores with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight! Jase Newson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Newson 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 25:30 Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jase Newson!
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energy
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