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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Renzo Cabunagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cabunagan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Face the Pain. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as James Strong enters the ring!
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Renzo Cabunagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, James Strong!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong leaves Cabunagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
John Renzo Cabunagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Strong or perhaps it was just good defense by Cabunagan which made him look bad.
Strong shoots and misses
and Cabunagan counters with a nice leg kick.
Strong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Strong showed some decent athleticism there.
Cabunagan trying to control here.
Cabunagan is looking to improve his position.
Cabunagan is working hard here to advance position.
Strong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Strong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cabunagan is trying to control but can't.
Strong working Cabunagan over with strikes.
Cabunagan is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabunagan keeping control of the position.
Cabunagan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Strong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cabunagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strong pulls his head out easily.
Strong prevents Cabunagan from standing back up.
Cabunagan trying to control here.
Strong lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabunagan trying to control here.
Strong working the head and body with strikes.
Strong working Cabunagan over with strikes.
Strong thows a huge punch but Cabunagan dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cabunagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cabunagan wants to stand up but Strong is controlling him.
Cabunagan is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
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!
Strong lands a couple of elbows.
Cabunagan is trying to keep Strong in close.
Strong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabunagan trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Strong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cabunagan wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong postures up.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Cabunagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Strong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cabunagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Strong defends well.
Strong is working Cabunagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Cabunagan wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cabunagan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strong is controlling him.
Strong throwing strikes from guard but Cabunagan blocks nicely.
Strong scoring with some ground and pound.
Strong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cabunagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Strong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabunagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Strong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Strong postures up in Cabunagan's guard and throws a big left but Cabunagan blocks it.
Cabunagan has his hands on Strong's head, controlling the position.
Cabunagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong connects with a couple of short punches.
Cabunagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabunagan is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
Strong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strong throws a big elbow that misses.
Strong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabunagan's head.
Strong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cabunagan is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
Strong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Strong won't allow Cabunagan to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Cabunagan trying to control the position.
Cabunagan looking for a guillotine here but Strong defends easily.
Cabunagan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Cabunagan has wrist control.
Cabunagan looking to control.
Cabunagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Strong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Strong postures up in Cabunagan's guard and throws a big left but Cabunagan blocks it.
Strong won't allow Cabunagan to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strong stands up over Cabunagan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cabunagan controlling the position.
Cabunagan is looking to stand up but Strong isn't so interested in that idea.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
Strong lands a couple of elbows.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cabunagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Strong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cabunagan looking to control.
Cabunagan wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Strong scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Strong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Strong postures up and lands a big shot to Cabunagan's brow.
Cabunagan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Strong defends it easily.
Strong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strong lands a couple of elbows.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cabunagan wants to stand and escape but Strong is having none of it.
Strong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cabunagan is trying to control the position but Strong postures up.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cabunagan wants to stand up but Strong is controlling him.
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Strong lands a couple of digs.
Strong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cabunagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cabunagan wants to stand up but Strong is controlling him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Strong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Strong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strong tries to free his leg and advance position but Cabunagan is retaining full guard.
Strong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Strong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Strong stops Cabunagan from standing up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strong postures up.
Strong won't allow Cabunagan to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Strong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Strong chips away with some ground and pound.
Cabunagan wants to stand but Strong is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Strong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cabunagan.
Cabunagan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cabunagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Strong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabunagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Strong throws a big right hand that misses.
Cabunagan wants to stand up but Strong is controlling him.
Strong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cabunagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabunagan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Strong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cabunagan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabunagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cabunagan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Strong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Strong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cabunagan's head.
Cabunagan trying to keep a closed guard but Strong is proving a slippery customer.
Strong throwing strikes but missing.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Cabunagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cabunagan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Strong is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Cabunagan has momentary wrist control but Strong slips an elbow through the middle.
Strong throws a big elbow that misses.
Cabunagan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Strong won't allow Cabunagan to get back to his feet.
Strong chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cabunagan is trying to keep Strong in close.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Strong working some strikes from top position.
Cabunagan looking to control.
Strong connects with a couple of short punches.
James Strong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Strong chips away with some ground and pound.
Cabunagan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Strong works over Cabunagan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Strong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Cabunagan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Strong.
Strong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Strong prevents Cabunagan from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Strong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Strong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Cabunagan has wrist control.
Cabunagan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Strong is controlling him.
Strong is looking to work some ground and pound but Cabunagan has wrist control.
Cabunagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Strong distracts Cabunagan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong won't allow Cabunagan to get back to his feet.
Cabunagan trying to control the position.
Strong connects with a couple of short punches.
Cabunagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
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!
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Cabunagan keeping full guard, as Strong tries to pass.
Cabunagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strong cracks Cabunagan with a solid left hand.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cabunagan trying to control the position.
Strong postures up in Cabunagan's guard and throws a big left but Cabunagan blocks it.
Cabunagan has his foot on Strong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strong works his way back into a safe position though.
Strong landing some decent shots from guard.
Strong with a nice head shot there.
Strong throwing strikes from guard but Cabunagan blocks nicely.
Strong has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cabunagan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Strong is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cabunagan pulls down on the head and he's put Strong to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Renzo Cabunagan!
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