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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Corrigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Umanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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154 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Corrigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Umanga!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Umanga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Corrigan.
Umanga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Corrigan to the mat! Corrigan manages to get full guard.
Corrigan looking for a sweep. Not yet Corrigan, not yet.
Umanga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Corrigan's head.
Umanga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Corrigan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corrigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Corrigan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanga.
Corrigan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Umanga postures up in Corrigan's guard and throws a big left but Corrigan blocks it.
Umanga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Umanga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Umanga makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrigan wants to get back to his feet but Umanga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Umanga scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Corrigan keeping moving, preventing Umanga from controlling successfully.
Umanga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Umanga lands a couple of digs.
Umanga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corrigan working for a triangle but Umanga defends it easily.
Umanga throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanga cracks Corrigan with a solid left hand.
Umanga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Umanga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Umanga wants to control from the top but Corrigan keeps moving.
Umanga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Umanga wants to control from the top but Corrigan keeps moving.
Corrigan is trying to hold Umanga in close to prevent damage but Umanga has managed to pass into half guard.
Corrigan is refusing to be controlled, as Umanga sits in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corrigan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Umanga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanga lands strikes from half guard.
Umanga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corrigan tries to roll over but Umanga keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanga is working for a kimura but Corrigan is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Corrigan is not content to let Umanga control the position.
Corrigan is trying to control but can't.
Corrigan is looking to improve his position.
Umanga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Corrigan is in trouble now - Umanga has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanga is landing with some decent strikes but Corrigan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Corrigan is bucking up trying to escape but Umanga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Umanga breaks from Corrigan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanga trying to control but Corrigan is having none of it.
Umanga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Corrigan's face.
Umanga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Corrigan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Umanga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Corrigan in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Umanga working the ground and pound effectively.
Corrigan is bucking up trying to escape but Umanga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Umanga looking to control but Corrigan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Umanga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corrigan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nate Umanga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Umanga is looking to regain half guard here but Corrigan keeps moving and retains side control.
Umanga manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Corrigan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Umanga looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Umanga is looking for a kimura here.
Umanga is looking to take a break and control but Corrigan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Umanga is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Umanga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corrigan wants to get back to full guard.
Umanga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Corrigan wants to control but Umanga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Corrigan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Umanga.
Umanga is trying to control. Corrigan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Corrigan is looking to improve his position.
Umanga lands with a punch from half guard.
Umanga is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corrigan is staying active underneath Umanga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corrigan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Umanga.
Umanga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Umanga working Corrigan over with strikes.
Umanga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Corrigan defends it well.
Corrigan wants to get back to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corrigan is not content to let Umanga control the position.
Umanga is taking a breather. Corrigan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Corrigan tries to get to full guard but Umanga has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umanga trying to control the action but Corrigan is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Corrigan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corrigan trying to control but Umanga postures up.
Umanga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corrigan taking some punishment here, with Umanga in his half guard.
Corrigan actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Umanga lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Umanga drops an elbow to the side of Corrigan's head.
Umanga seems to be looking for submissions.
Corrigan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umanga slips a nice elbow through Corrigan's hands, connecting with Corrigan's forehead.
Umanga is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corrigan is looking for a sweep. Umanga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Umanga moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Corrigan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanga working the ground and pound.
Umanga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corrigan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corrigan being controlled for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Umanga connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Corrigan some visible discomfort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Umanga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Umanga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Corrigan was covering up waiting for the punch and Umanga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Umanga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Corrigan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Umanga defends it easily.
Umanga throws a big right hand that misses.
Umanga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Umanga is pushing down on Corrigan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corrigan is fighting to maintain full guard but Umanga has managed to sneak the leg through.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Umanga connects with a nice short shot to Corrigan's temple.
Umanga takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Corrigan trying to get back to full guard but Umanga takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Umanga has isolated one of Corrigan's arms. Corrigan looking to fight him off but Umanga twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nate Umanga!
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hype
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