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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wenom Mone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolo Yeung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wenom Mone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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198 cm
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214 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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182 cm
26
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wenom Mone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bolo Yeung! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mone misses with a double jab
and Yeung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yeung. Yeung 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. Yeung drops back looking for a leg! Mone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mone manages to kick Yeung off! Yeung jumps back into Mone's guard. Yeung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yeung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yeung 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. Mone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mone tries to get out of the position. Yeung drops back looking for a leg! Mone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mone manages to kick Yeung off! Yeung jumps back into Mone's guard. Yeung drops back looking for a leg! Mone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mone manages to kick Yeung off! Yeung jumps back into Mone's guard. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yeung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yeung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yeung preventing the sweep. Yeung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yeung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yeung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mone is keeping the position for now. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yeung 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. Yeung 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. Yeung 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Mone wants to stand up but Yeung is controlling him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Yeung gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Mone lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mone. Horrible takedown by Yeung or perhaps it was just good defense by Mone which made him look bad. Mone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Mone lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Yeung looks for a takedown but Mone sprawls well. Yeung shoots in looking for a takedown but Mone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yeung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Wenom Mone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolo Yeung. Mone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yeung back to the cage. Mone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Yeung avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Mone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yeung fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Mone looks to land a combination. Yeung sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Mone lands an overhand right. Yeung has a takedown stuffed. Mone misses with a double jab.
Mone throws a right and a left that both miss. Mone misses with a two punch combination.
Mone catches Yeung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Mone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yeung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Yeung dives in and grabs Mone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mone pushes down on Yeung's head and hops out. A left and a right from Mone both land. Nice combination. Yeung slips a jab and a cross from Mone.
Yeung shoots in and drives through. Mone sprawls well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yeung defends it nicely. Yeung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mone defends it nicely. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Mone scores with the left hand. Yeung knows he should have avoided that one. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wenom Mone dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wenom Mone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mone misses with a takedown attempt and Yeung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yeung. Mone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Mone wants to get back to his feet but Yeung is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yeung 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. Yeung 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. Mone wants to stand and escape but Yeung is having none of it. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Yeung 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. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Mone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Mone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yeung on the ground. Mone wants to get back to his feet but Yeung is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Yeung drops back looking for a leg! Mone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mone manages to kick Yeung off! Yeung jumps back into Mone's guard. Yeung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Mone wants to sweep here but Yeung controlling him for the moment. Yeung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yeung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mone is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Yeung drops back looking for a leg! Mone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mone manages to kick Yeung off! Yeung jumps back into Mone's guard. Mone trying to control the position here. Yeung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yeung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Yeung 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. Yeung 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Yeung stands up and waves to Mone to follow him. Yeung tries for a takedown but Mone sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yeung is defended easily by Mone. Mone looks to land a combination but Yeung avoids it well. Yeung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mone.
Yeung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Mone misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Yeung. Wenom Mone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolo Yeung. Horrible takedown by Yeung or perhaps it was just good defense by Mone which made him look bad. Yeung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mone throws a right and a left that both miss. Yeung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mone. Mone catches Yeung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bolo Yeung will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Yeung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mone sprawls well. Mone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yeung gets slowly back to his feet. Mone throws a good cross that connects.
Mone fails to land with a series of punches.
Yeung fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Yeung fails with the takedown. Wenom Mone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bolo Yeung. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Some wild striking there from Mone.
Yeung gets tackled into the cage by Mone. Mone maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mone prevents the takedown attempt.
Yeung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mone stops a takedown attempt from Yeung.
Yeung looking for a takedown. Yeung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Yeung looking for a takedown. Mone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mone tries to bum rush Yeung with a series of wild strikes but Yeung uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A left and a right from Mone both land. Nice combination. Wenom Mone is winning the standup battle so far. Mone throws a nice looking combination but Yeung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Left hook, right uppercut from Mone. Yeung shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Mone looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yeung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Yeung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Mone is doing well to control the position and prevent Yeung from advancing to side control. Yeung in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mone tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Yeung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bolo Yeung!
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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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