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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gotti Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dojin Aue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dojin Aue is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 cm
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210 lbs
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200 cm
25
199 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gotti Youngblood! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dojin Aue! The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Youngblood misses with a takedown attempt - Aue sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Youngblood takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Youngblood takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Aue is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Aue tries to clinch up but Youngblood circles away and keeps his distance. Aue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Youngblood circles away from the clinch attempt.
Youngblood gets a clinch. Aue tries to break free but Youngblood pushes him back against the cage. Aue works on Youngblood's body with a couple of short punches. Youngblood is trying to pull guard but Aue has him pressed against the cage. Youngblood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dojin Aue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Aue lands a jab-cross combination. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Youngblood shoots for a takedown but Aue saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotti Youngblood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Aue lands a jab-cross combination. Aue throws a right and a left that both miss. Youngblood shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aue sprawls well. Aue wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Youngblood gets slowly back to his feet. Youngblood shoots in looking for a takedown but Aue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Youngblood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Youngblood is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aue scores with the left hand. Youngblood knows he should have avoided that one. Aue shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Youngblood defends it nicely. Aue moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Aue clinches up with Youngblood and pushes him back against the cage. Youngblood could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Youngblood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aue throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Youngblood counters with a series of strikes. Aue will be more careful next time no doubt. Aue rushes Youngblood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Youngblood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aue's efforts to push away. Youngblood pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Aue stops a takedown attempt from Youngblood.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aue looking to stall.
Aue is trying to break the clinch but Youngblood is controlling him. Youngblood tries to pull guard but Aue forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Aue can't break the clinch.
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! Youngblood pulls guard. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Aue wants to stand but Youngblood is controlling his posture from full guard. Aue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Youngblood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Aue wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Aue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Youngblood throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Aue won't allow Youngblood to sweep him here. Youngblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Youngblood looking for a guillotine here but Aue defends easily.
Youngblood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Aue scores with a one two! Youngblood had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A left and a right from Aue both land. Nice combination. Youngblood tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Aue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Youngblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Youngblood swats away the attempt to clinch by Aue.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aue throws out a powerful jab. Aue looks to land a combination. Youngblood sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. 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! Aue tries to close the distance and clinch up but Youngblood swats him away and circles back towards the center. Aue goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Aue misses with a series of wild punches.
Youngblood dodges the punch combination from Aue.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Aue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Youngblood circles away quickly and effectively. Youngblood fails in his attempt to clinch. Aue is working the combinations to good effect here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Aue misses with a double jab.
Youngblood forces Aue back against the cage and clinches. Aue can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dojin Aue dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Youngblood looks for a takedown but Aue sprawls well. Aue goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Youngblood looks for a takedown but Aue sprawls well. Youngblood throws out a leg kick but Aue moves out of range and Youngblood only half commits. Aue works over Youngblood's head and body with a nice combination. Aue moves into the clinch. Youngblood manages to break the clinch.
Dojin Aue seems to be getting the better of the standup. Aue throws a nice looking combination but Youngblood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Aue tries to clinch up but Youngblood circles away and keeps his distance. Aue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Aue duly obliges. Aue is breathing heavily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Youngblood is looking to clinch but Aue is avoiding it.
Aue misses with a two punch combination.
Aue scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Youngblood keeps the fight on the outside. A combination from Aue does no damage. No luck for Youngblood with that takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotti Youngblood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Youngblood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Youngblood looks for a takedown but Aue sprawls well. Gotti Youngblood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Aue tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Youngblood paws at him with a jab and circles away. Aue misses with a jab, cross combination.
Youngblood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Aue drives through and clinches with Youngblood against the cage.
Aue wants to break free but Youngblood has control.
Aue is defending well against a takedown attempt. Youngblood taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Youngblood has Aue pressed against the cage, preventing Aue from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Aue can't break the clinch.
Youngblood can't get the takedown.
Youngblood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aue's efforts to push away. Aue is trying to force a seperation but Youngblood has the dominant position. Youngblood drags the fight down to the ground.
Youngblood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aue is one step ahead there. Aue must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Youngblood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aue's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Youngblood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aue has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Youngblood has managed to get both his arms back between Aue's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Youngblood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Youngblood stands up from Aue's guard - Youngblood perhaps looking for a knockout. Youngblood has closed the distance and engaged Aue in a clinch.
Aue wants to get back to striking at distance but Youngblood won't allow it.
A short right from Aue. A frustrated look appears on Aue's face as he tries to break the clinch. Youngblood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aue's efforts to push away. Youngblood breaks the clinch.
Youngblood misses with a straight left. A head kick misses from Youngblood.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A punch combination from Aue misses. Aue misses with a wild combination.
Aue fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Youngblood shoots in for a takedown but Aue shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. No luck for Youngblood with that takedown attempt. A nice combination there by Aue.
Aue throws a sloppy head kick and Youngblood moves out of range easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Aue throws a combination. Youngblood tries to block but a couple of punches get through. 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! Horrible takedown by Youngblood or perhaps it was just good defense by Aue which made him look bad. Aue is looking to clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dojin Aue showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Aue swinging wildly here.
Aue throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Youngblood dives in and grabs Aue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aue pushes down on Youngblood's head and hops out. Aue swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Youngblood moves into the clinch. Youngblood wants to take the fight to the mat but Aue manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Youngblood keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aue's efforts to push away. Aue tries to break free but Youngblood pushes him back against the cage. Aue tries to break free but Youngblood pushes him back against the cage. Youngblood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aue lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Youngblood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Aue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gotti Youngblood. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Aue fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Youngblood dives in and grabs Aue's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aue pushes down on Youngblood's head and hops out. Youngblood tries to clinch there but Aue circles away.
Aue lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Youngblood circles away quickly and effectively. Aue swinging wildly here.
Aue throws a right and a left that both miss. Aue leaves Youngblood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Aue moves out of range as Youngblood throws a body kick.
Youngblood shoots in looking for a takedown but Aue manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Youngblood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Aue shoots in but no luck this time. Youngblood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Aue has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aue fails with an attempt to clinch.
Youngblood closes the distance and clinches. Youngblood breaks from the clinch.
Aue shoots in for a double leg but Youngblood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Youngblood lands a nice looking body shot.
Youngblood closes the distance and clinches up with Aue, looking for a takedown. Youngblood pushes Aue against the cage but Aue circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Aue rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Youngblood moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Youngblood gets a clinch. Aue wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aue is trying to force a seperation but Youngblood has the dominant position. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Youngblood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Aue takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Some wild striking there from Aue.
Aue rushes Youngblood and presses him up against the cage. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Youngblood as Aue tries to tie him up. Youngblood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Youngblood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Youngblood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aue is one step ahead there. Youngblood has a closed guard, preventing Aue from standing up. Youngblood looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aue trying to stand up but can't free himself from Youngblood's guard. Youngblood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Youngblood pulls Aue in to control the position. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Youngblood is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aue is aware though and is defending well. Aue won't allow Youngblood to sweep him here. Gotti Youngblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Dojin Aue is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Youngblood striking off his back but it's not causing Aue any problems.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gotti Youngblood. I think Aue has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29 Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dojin Aue!
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energy
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pop
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