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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiger JK (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandro Font (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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173 cm
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134 lbs
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170 cm
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136 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tiger JK! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sandro Font! The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! JK looks for a takedown but Font sprawls well. A punch combination from Font misses. A momentary lapse in concentration from JK enables Font to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. JK manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. JK is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Font stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. JK swivels though and keeps the full guard. JK is trying to control the position but Font postures up. JK keeping moving, preventing Font from controlling successfully. JK wants to sweep but no luck. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Font trying to control but JK is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sandro Font. Font feints a jab promting JK to slip. Font then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. JK slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Font dips to his left and cracks JK with an uppercut! Tiger JK seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round. No luck with that takedown attempt from Font. Font shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Font was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Font looks winded! Font working away. JK manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Font won't allow JK to pass to mount. JK seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. JK wants to take a breather but Font is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. JK frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. JK avoids the attempt from Font to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Font is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, JK has taken his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Font is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. JK wants to control but Font is keeping busy. JK biding his time, looking for the opening.
JK tries to keep control of the position but Font is staying busy.
We're going to have a standup here because Tiger JK wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. JK fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Font stuffs the takedown attempt from JK. JK gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger JK. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. JK misses with a takedown attempt - Font sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Font displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from JK. JK shoots in but Font avoids the takedown attempt easily. JK tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Font defends well and JK ends up having to push Font into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. JK pulls guard successfully.
Font stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. JK swivels though and keeps the full guard. JK not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
JK keeping moving, preventing Font from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. JK is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. JK wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. JK gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Font counters with a series of strikes. JK will be more careful next time no doubt.
It looks like Tiger JK has been cut. Font stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Font wants it to stay on the feet. A right-left combo lands from Font. JK darts in looking for a takedown but Font gets double underhooks and turns JK into the cage. Font fails to pull guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. JK drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JK jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Font walks away with a smile on his face. JK gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tiger JK will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tiger JK's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Font clinches up with JK and pushes him back against the cage. Font breaks the clinch.
Font stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Font wants it to stay on the feet. Font defends well against a solid takedown attempt from JK. The fight moves into the clinch position. JK is looking to take this one to the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger JK. That's going to take a lot out of him. JK drops down looking for an ankle pick but Font pulls his leg out and moves away.
Font decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Font stalling. Tiger JK overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Font looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round. JK works his way to full guard. Good work. Font won't allow JK to sweep him here. JK manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
JK trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. JK controlling the pace for now. Font is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes. JK trying to control but he's not successful this time. JK controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round. JK mounts Font! Really nice guard pass there! Font is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Font is squirming around, avoiding JK's attempts to control the action. JK content just to control the position here. JK looking to control but Font is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. JK works his way to his opponent's back.
JK biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round. JK trying to control. Font trying to get back to his feet but JK is in full control for now. JK keeps control of the position easily here as Font tries to buck him off.
JK avoiding Font 's attempts to control his hands. JK controls the position. Font trying to control the hands but JK breaks the grip. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. JK just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - JK's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger JK dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Tiger JK's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
JK misses with a takedown attempt - Font sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. A left and a right from Font both land. Nice combination. JK shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Tiger JK is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Font fails with the takedown. JK shoots in for a takedown but Font shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiger JK. That's going to take a lot out of him. Font scores with a decent looking hook. Font stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Font wants it to stay on the feet. JK shoots in for a takedown but Font shows good takedown defense. JK fails with a takedown attempt. JK leaves Font with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Both fighters are breathing heavily. JK is trying hard to land a takedown here. Font sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. JK with a lazy takedown attempt and Font counters with a nice double leg into guard. Font trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. JK looking for a sweep. Not yet JK, not yet. Font looking to sit in guard and control but JK gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Font looking to hit a scissor sweep but JK is one step ahead there. JK wants to control from the top but Font keeps moving. JK advances position into side control! JK passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Font!
That's two minutes gone in the round. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! JK sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. JK can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Font is looking to escape. Font is wriggling around trying to escape.
JK can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Font is looking to escape. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Font tries to lock up and control but JK gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. JK trying to control but he's not successful this time. Font tries to lock up and control but JK gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. JK looking to control but Font is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. JK moves to the back. A lull in the action here.
Font rolls, trying to escape but JK keeps control of the position.
Will JK go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
JK is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Font is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Sandro Font has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Tiger JK is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Tiger JK showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for JK, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger JK! After winning the bout, Tiger JK thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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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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