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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chan Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Lebanez (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chan Sung Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Randy Lebanez!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebanez shoots in but Sung Jung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sung Jung darts in looking for a takedown but Lebanez gets double underhooks and turns Sung Jung into the cage.
Lebanez can't get the takedown.
Sung Jung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lebanez smiles and moves away.
Sung Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung Jung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lebanez is fending him off so far but Sung Jung persists. Nope, Lebanez circles away and we're back to standing.
Sung Jung misses with a takedown
so Lebanez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lebanez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lebanez wants to control but Sung Jung is keeping him busy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sung Jung is trying to control Lebanez's posture but Lebanez avoids it.
Sung Jung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sung Jung tries to get out of the position.
Sung Jung pushes Lebanez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lebanez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebanez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sung Jung!
Sung Jung tries to hold on but Lebanez postures up.
Sung Jung takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lebanez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sung Jung is looking to get to half guard.
Lebanez wants to control the pace but Sung Jung is squirming around nicely.
Lebanez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebanez lands a couple of good shots and Sung Jung has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Lebanez biding his time, controlling Sung Jung.
Will Lebanez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lebanez gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
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!
Lebanez softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Sung Jung is holding onto Lebanez's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Sung Jung looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lebanez.
Lebanez lands a shot to the head.
Lebanez trying to control.
Sung Jung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lebanez on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung trying to control the action but Lebanez just sinks the hooks in.
Sung Jung trying to get back to his feet but Lebanez is in full control for now.
Lebanez lands with a hammerfist to the side of Sung Jung's head.
I really don't envy Sung Jung right now.
Sung Jung is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sung Jung wants to control his opponent's hands but Lebanez gets his hands free.
Lebanez controls the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Lebanez. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sung Jung is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sung Jung trying to control the hands but Lebanez breaks the grip.
Sung Jung grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung tries to escape but Lebanez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lebanez struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sung Jung is really stuck here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sung Jung is trying to get back to his feet but Lebanez has full control of the position and if anything, Sung Jung has just worked his way into a worse spot.
What can Sung Jung do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lebanez looks winded!
Lebanez trying to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sung Jung is trapped and Lebanez is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lebanez wants to control but Sung Jung is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sung Jung trying to control but not successfully.
Lebanez is hanging on to Sung Jung's back as he tries to escape.
Sung Jung is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Lebanez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sung Jung dives in and grabs Lebanez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lebanez pushes down on Sung Jung's head and hops out.
Lebanez instigates a clinch.
Sung Jung goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lebanez prevents it.
Sung Jung is working for takedown but Lebanez is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebanez jumps into guard, dragging Sung Jung to the mat.
Sung Jung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chan Sung Jung wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lebanez doesn't manage to clinch there - Sung Jung circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Lebanez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Randy Lebanez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lebanez passes Sung Jung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lebanez lands strikes from half guard.
Sung Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
Sung Jung is staying active underneath Lebanez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sung Jung pushes Lebanez off looking to stand but Lebanez dives back in and keeps control.
Sung Jung trying to control but Lebanez postures up.
Lebanez tries to pass to full mount but Sung Jung defends it.
Lebanez is breathing heavily.
Sung Jung is looking for a sweep. Lebanez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lebanez is keen to just control but Sung Jung is a slippery customer.
Lebanez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sung Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lebanez wants to free his trapped foot but Sung Jung is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sung Jung is trying to stand.
Lebanez prevents Sung Jung from improving his position.
Lebanez is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lebanez wants to take a breather but Sung Jung is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sung Jung flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lebanez is looking to advance position but Sung Jung won't allow it.
Sung Jung trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sung Jung clinches.
Lebanez tightens his grip and picks Sung Jung up, before dumping him to the ground. Sung Jung manages to land in guard.
Sung Jung working for a triangle but Lebanez defends it easily.
Lebanez wants to control from the top but Sung Jung keeps moving.
Lebanez won't allow Sung Jung to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lebanez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lebanez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sung Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sung Jung is working hard here to advance position.
Lebanez trying to control the position from guard on top but Sung Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sung Jung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lebanez defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sung Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Lebanez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Lebanez or perhaps it was just good defense by Sung Jung which made him look bad.
Lebanez gets a double leg takedown into Sung Jung's guard.
Lebanez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sung Jung keeping moving, preventing Lebanez from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Sung Jung is pulling down on Lebanez's head to control his posture.
Sung Jung keeping moving, preventing Lebanez from controlling successfully.
Lebanez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Lebanez was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lebanez blocks a head kick by Sung Jung.
Sung Jung fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lebanez is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Lebanez. No joy for Sung Jung on that attempt.
Sung Jung shoots in for a takedown but Lebanez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sung Jung has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chan Sung Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung Jung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sung Jung throws a body punch but Lebanez moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Lebanez blocks the low kick.
Lebanez blocks a head kick by Sung Jung.
Sung Jung looks for a takedown but Lebanez sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebanez closes the distance and clinches up with Sung Jung, looking for a takedown. Lebanez pushes Sung Jung against the cage but Sung Jung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sung Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Lebanez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sung Jung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lebanez avoids it really well and circles away.
Lebanez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sung Jung throws a sloppy head kick and Lebanez moves out of range easily.
Sung Jung shoots in and bounces Lebanez off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sung Jung throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebanez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sung Jung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chan Sung Jung just wasn't active enough.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lebanez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sung Jung moves into the clinch.
Sung Jung jumps guard but Lebanez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sung Jung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sung Jung tries to break free but Lebanez pushes him back against the cage.
Lebanez jumps guard but Sung Jung stands there with Lebanez around his waist. Lebanez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lebanez has Sung Jung pressed against the cage, preventing Sung Jung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sung Jung struggles to land a body shot inside as Lebanez controls his hands.
Sung Jung gets underhooks to prevent Lebanez's takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lebanez tries for a takedown. No joy.
A frustrated look appears on Sung Jung's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Chan Sung Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung Jung missing with knees to the body.
Sung Jung is trying to pull guard but Lebanez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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 Chan Sung Jung.
I think Lebanez 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Lebanez!
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