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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kon Kastas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kon Kastas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ren Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kon Kastas!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kastas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.
Duran closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Duran will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kastas up against the cage.
Kastas misses with a knee strike.
Duran gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kastas kicks Duran off and gets back to his feet.
Kastas shoots for a takedown but Duran saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Duran looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kastas!
Duran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Duran throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Duran looking to finish with strikes here!
Duran thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duran prevents Kastas from getting the reversal.
Duran tries to control but Kastas wriggling away.
Kastas is trying desperately to improve position.
Duran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Duran thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Duran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kastas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Duran tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Duran tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two 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.
Kastas is squirming around, avoiding Duran's attempts to control the action.
Kastas is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Duran throwing strikes here but Kastas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Duran throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kastas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Duran.
Duran misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duran wants to control the pace but Kastas is squirming around nicely.
Kastas is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastas is squirming around, avoiding Duran's attempts to control the action.
Duran throwing strikes here but Kastas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duran throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Duran punching from mount but Kastas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Duran trying to control but Kastas is having none of it.
Duran punching from mount but Kastas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kastas avoids a series of strikes thrown by Duran.
Kastas tries to lock up and control but Duran gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Kastas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kastas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kastas is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kastas is squirming around, avoiding Duran's attempts to control the action.
Duran throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kastas wants to control but Duran is having none of it.
Kastas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Duran sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Duran throws some wild stikes that Kastas manages to avoid easily.
Duran thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kastas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Duran looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Duran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Duran scores a takedown into full mount!
Duran thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duran trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kastas tries to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
Duran looking to control but Kastas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kastas wants to hold on but Duran pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Duran.
Duran looking to ground and pound but Kastas is blocking nicely.
Kastas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Duran missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kastas wants to control but Duran is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kastas tries to roll over but Duran keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kastas is not content to let Duran control the position.
Duran is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Duran is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kastas is just riding it out for now. Duran eventually gives up the hold.
Duran is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kastas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Duran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Duran.
Duran seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kastas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Duran is thwarting Kastas's attempts to control the position.
Duran postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kastas to stand up.
Ren Duran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran rushes Kastas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Duran as Kastas tries to tie him up.
Duran lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Duran throwing strikes but missing.
Duran drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kastas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Duran has Kastas in his guard.
Kastas is looking to work some ground and pound but Duran has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kastas trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ren Duran dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kastas has his takedown stuffed
and Duran counters with a single leg into guard. Kastas didn't expect that.
Duran postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kastas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Duran, into his guard.
Kastas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kastas working the strikes but Duran uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Duran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kastas trying to mount his opponent but Duran defends it.
Duran is looking to improve his position.
Duran is working hard here to advance position.
Duran is not content to let Kastas control the position.
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.
Duran tries to get to full guard but Kastas has control of the leg.
Ren Duran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kastas stands up and beckons Duran to join him on the feet.
Duran gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duran stalling the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kastas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duran lands a takedown into guard.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Kastas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kastas trying to control the position.
Duran wants to pass the guard but Kastas is keeping the position.
Duran trying to control the position from guard on top but Kastas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Duran prevents Kastas from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Duran won't allow Kastas to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kastas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Duran looking to pass the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Duran closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Duran lands in his opponent's guard.
Duran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Duran wants to pass the guard but Kastas is keeping the position.
Duran drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kastas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kastas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kastas!
Kastas throws a strike aimed at the side of Duran's head but Duran avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ren Duran showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duran has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ren Duran!
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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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