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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Hegart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiang Lu Zung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zung has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Hiang Lu Zung will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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182 cm
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220 lbs
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198 cm
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246 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Hegart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiang Lu Zung! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hegart tries to clinch up but Zung circles away and keeps his distance. Zung looks gassed! Hegart lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zung's sensitive parts. Hegart shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zung as he avoids it easily. Hegart tries to bum rush Zung with a series of wild strikes but Zung uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hegart closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zung to the mat! Zung manages to get full guard. Hegart could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hegart sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zung's guard. Zung is refusing to be controlled, as Hegart sits in half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hegart stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Hegart displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Hiang Lu Zung has been cut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hegart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hegart fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hegart tries to close the distance and clinch but Zung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zung stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Hegart. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hegart tries to clinch but Zung moves out of range. Hegart throws a body kick that misses. Nice takedown defense from Zung. No joy for Hegart on that attempt. Zung takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hegart drives through with a takedown into guard. Zung looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hegart passes into side control.
Zung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hegart. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Zung is looking to regain half guard here but Hegart keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hegart decides to stand back up. No joy there for Zung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hegart swings for the body but Zung moves out of range.
Hegart shoots in for a double leg but Zung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Hegart shoots in but Zung avoids the takedown attempt easily. Zung lands a high kick!
Hegart tries to clinch up. Hegart fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Hegart misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hegart shoots for a takedown but Zung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Zung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hegart as he avoids it easily. Hegart darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Hegart is tying to control. Zung wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hegart is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zung! Zung is squirming around, avoiding Hegart's attempts to control the action. Hegart lands a big shot there that rocks Zung but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hegart controlling the position easily from mount. Hegart wants to control the pace but Zung is squirming around nicely. Hegart landing strikes from the mount. Hegart dominating with strikes here. Hegart working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zung is squirming around, avoiding Hegart's attempts to control the action. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alan Hegart dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hiang Lu Zung's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hegart gets in close and instigates a clinch. Hegart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hegart is looking to break free of the clinch but Zung has double underhooks. Hegart tries to pull guard but Zung won't allow it.
Hegart looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Hegart. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hegart pulls guard successfully.
Zung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Hegart looking for a sweep. Not yet Hegart, not yet. Hegart wants to stand up but Zung is controlling him. Hegart controls Zung momentarily but Zung frees himself. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hegart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zung is one step ahead there. Hegart might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Hegart has his hands on Zung's head, controlling the position. Hegart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zung is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Zung swats away the attempt to clinch by Hegart.
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. Hegart doesn't succeed with the takedown and Zung decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hegart's guard. Hegart working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zung lands a couple of decent looking shots. Hegart is trying to keep Zung in close.
Hegart is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Zung postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Zung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hegart clinches up with Zung and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hegart looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hegart tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zung just stands there and leans against the cage. Hegart wants to get back to striking at distance but Zung won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hegart. Hegart jumps into guard, dragging Zung to the mat.
Hegart wants to stand but Zung is controlling the position. Hegart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Hegart decides to stand up. Hegart misses with a takedown and Zung counters by moving into the clinch. Hegart fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hiang Lu Zung will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Hiang Lu Zung's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Zung misses. Hegart doesn't manage to clinch there - Zung circles away.
Hegart fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zung tries to keep at a distance but Hegart has taken the fight into the clinch. Zung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Zung looks to land a combination but Hegart avoids it well. Hegart tries for a takedown but Zung sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Hegart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Hegart content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Hegart lands a nice forearm strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hegart trying to control the position but Zung is working away. Zung is trying to control Hegart's posture but Hegart avoids it. Hegart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zung keeps working. Zung is looking to regain half guard here but Hegart keeps moving and retains side control.
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. Hegart takes a little break here. Zung wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Zung taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zung is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Hegart is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zung's shoulder. That is not cool. Hegart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zung down.
Zung trying to control but Hegart flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Hegart is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Zung. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hegart lands strikes to the head. Hegart controlling well, preventing Zung from escaping the position.
Zung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. The referee is taking a good look at Zung as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hegart!
Hegart lands punches and elbows. Hegart has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Zung. Hegart has got one arm under Zung's chin. This could be trouble... Zung trying to control the other hand but Hegart gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Zung has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Hegart!
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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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