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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Park Jae Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brenden Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Park Jae Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brenden Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abbott throws a half hearted mid kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jae Sung.
Jae Sung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abbott throws the kick towards the body but Jae Sung avoids it.
Jae Sung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abbott steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jae Sung.
Abbott staying out of range there.
Abbott scores with a hook to the body. Jae Sung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abbott lands a head kick!
Abbott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jae Sung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abbott connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jae Sung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abbott lands a front kick.
We've been informed that Abbott has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Abbott throws a push kick but Jae Sung slaps the foot to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Abbott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jae Sung tries to clinch but Abbott moves out of range.
Jae Sung avoids a kick to the body.
Abbott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jae Sung seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jae Sung on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Good shot there by Abbott.
Nice body kick there by Abbott.
Jae Sung clinches.
Abbott pushes Jae Sung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jae Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jae Sung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abbotts head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abbott.
Jae Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abbott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jae Sung drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jae Sung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abbott manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott looking to control.
Jae Sung looking to pass the guard.
Jae Sung is working hard here to advance position.
Jae Sung stopping the sweep attempt from Abbott.
Jae Sung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abbott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abbott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jae Sung trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Jae Sung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbott looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jae Sung is one step ahead there.
Jae Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jae Sung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That kick from Abbott tenderised Jae Sung's leg. Jae Sung is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abbott tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abbott lands with a nice body punch.
Jae Sung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abbott tries to clinch but Jae Sung is having none of it.
Abbott throws the kick towards the body but Jae Sung avoids it.
Abbott misses with a body kick.
Abbott throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jae Sung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abbott sprawls and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abbott.
Jae Sung staying out of range there.
Jae Sung is looking to counter the offense by Abbott and move into the clinch.
Abbott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Jae Sung checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abbott doesn't manage to clinch there - Jae Sung circles away.
Jae Sung feinted with a counter takedown.
Abbott misses with a body kick.
Jae Sung takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jae Sung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brenden Abbott dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jae Sung tries to clinch but Abbott moves out of range.
Jae Sung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jae Sung. That snapped Abbott's head back.
Abbott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jae Sung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jae Sung feinted with a counter takedown.
Jae Sung darts in trying to clinch
and Abbott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abbott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jae Sung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jae Sung.
A jab from Jae Sung misses.
Jae Sung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abbott moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abbott checks a leg kick.
Jae Sung sets himself, and Abbott steps forward looking for the clinch! Jae Sung avoids it this time.
Abbott throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott misses with a straight right.
Jae Sung moves in looking to clinch but Abbott pushes him off.
Abbott misses with a looping right.
Abbott throws a body shot but no joy.
Jae Sung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jae Sung.
Abbott misses with a wild body shot.
Jae Sung throws a hook but Abbott avoids it easily.
Abbott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jae Sung finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abbott steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jae Sung.
Abbott throws a lazy body kick
and Jae Sung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abbott won't be happy with that.
Abbott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Abbott is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jae Sung trying to control the action but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Abbott is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jae Sung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is looking to regain half guard here but Jae Sung keeps moving and retains side control.
Jae Sung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Abbott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jae Sung but great work by Abbott.
Abbott cracks Jae Sung with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A control attempt from Jae Sung but he's now mounted!
Jae Sung is squirming around, avoiding Abbott's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jae Sung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Abbott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung is wriggling around trying to escape.
Abbott is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Abbott can't control as he wanted to and Jae Sung manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Jae Sung trying to hold on to Abbott's head to control him but Abbott postures up.
Abbott is keen to just control but Jae Sung is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jae Sung works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abbott is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jae Sung working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brenden Abbott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Abbott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung misses with an uppercut.
Abbott tries a low kick but Jae Sung avoids it.
Abbott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jae Sung throws a leg kick which misses Abbott's front leg but catches the back leg as Abbott tries to avoid it.
Jae Sung moves out of range of the body kick from Abbott.
Abbott moves in looking to clinch but Jae Sung pushes him off.
Jae Sung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abbott sprawls and moves away.
Abbott throws a solid leg kick but Jae Sung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Abbott.
Jae Sung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abbott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott closes the distance and pushes Jae Sung back into the cage.
Jae Sung jumps guard but Abbott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jae Sung jumps guard but Abbott turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abbott misses with a punch to the body.
Jae Sung drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbott sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abbott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jae Sung throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Abbott advances position into side control!
Abbott is looking to take a break and control but Jae Sung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jae Sung trying to control but Abbott flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Abbott connects with a big shot to the side of Jae Sung's head.
Park Jae Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abbott controlling well, preventing Jae Sung from escaping the position.
Good control from Abbott.
Park Jae Sung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jae Sung prevents Abbott from getting a body triangle.
Jae Sung is trying to break free.
The referee is taking a good look at Jae Sung as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Abbott!
Abbott is trying to stick to Jae Sung's back but Jae Sung is turning into Abbott. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Abbott's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jae Sung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abbott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jae Sung is looking to pass into half guard but Abbott pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abbott is in guard.
Jae Sung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abbott is aware though and is defending well.
Jae Sung keeping moving, preventing Abbott from controlling successfully.
Jae Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abbott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abbott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abbott slips nicely into half guard.
Abbott slips a nice elbow through Jae Sung's hands, connecting with Jae Sung's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung is trying to stand up here but Abbott is controlling him well.
Abbott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jae Sung's head.
Abbott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Brenden Abbott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abbott slows the pace down in half guard.
Jae Sung is trying to stand back up but Abbott is controlling him
Jae Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abbott pulls his head out easily.
Abbott is keen to just control but Jae Sung is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jae Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brenden Abbott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abbott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brenden Abbott!
Brenden Abbott decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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