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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joko Memang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Guilermo (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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150 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joko Memang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Guilermo!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Memang lands a jab to Guilermo's midsection.
Good leg kick by Memang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Memang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Guilermo's hands.
It looks like Saul Guilermo has been cut.
Memang throws a leg kick which misses Guilermo's front leg but catches the back leg as Guilermo tries to avoid it.
Memang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guilermo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guilermo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guilermo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Guilermo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Guilermo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Memang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Guilermo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Guilermo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Memang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guilermo under the eye.
Joko Memang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Memang thuds his right hand into Guilermo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping leg kick lands for Memang.
Memang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Memang slips a jab from Guilermo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guilermo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Joko Memang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Memang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Guilermo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Guilermo working the head and body with strikes.
Guilermo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guilermo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Memang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Memang prevents Guilermo from moving into mount.
Guilermo working the ground and pound but Memang is defending the strikes.
Guilermo cracks Memang with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guilermo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Memang has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guilermo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Guilermo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Memang is avoiding damage well.
Guilermo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Memang is not content to let Guilermo control the position.
Memang is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Guilermo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guilermo cracks Memang with a big right hand but Memang just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Guilermo working the ground and pound from side control.
Memang really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Memang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guilermo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Guilermo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Guilermo looks up at the clock and then as Memang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Guilermo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Guilermo tries to advance to mount but Memang denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Memang is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Memang takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guilermo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Guilermo lands a nice forearm strike.
Memang managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guilermo.
Guilermo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Memang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Guilermo tries to score with some ground and pound. Memang controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Memang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guilermo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saul Guilermo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Saul Guilermo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Guilermo scores with a takedown into Memang's guard.
Guilermo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Guilermo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guilermo throws a big elbow that misses.
Guilermo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Memang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guilermo cracks Memang with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guilermo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Memang is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Guilermo, into his guard.
Guilermo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Memang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guilermo is on top in guard.
Guilermo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guilermo wants to pass the guard but Memang is keeping the position.
Memang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Guilermo is controlling him.
Memang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Guilermo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Memang 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Memang is trying to keep Guilermo in close.
Guilermo is looking to work some ground and pound but Memang has wrist control.
Guilermo is looking to work some ground and pound but Memang has wrist control.
Guilermo trying to control but Memang is working from the bottom.
Guilermo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Memang's head.
Guilermo trying to control the position from guard on top but Memang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Memang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guilermo is looking to work some ground and pound but Memang has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Memang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Memang is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Memang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Guilermo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Memang to the ground. Guilermo is now in Memang's guard.
Memang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Guilermo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Memang.
Guilermo is trying to get back to full guard.
Memang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Memang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guilermo tries to roll over but Memang keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Memang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Guilermo looking for submissions off his back.
Guilermo wants to get back to full guard.
Memang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guilermo is just riding it out for now. Memang eventually gives up the hold.
Saul Guilermo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guilermo wants to improve his position but Memang is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guilermo has his hands clasped together around Memang's back. He's all about the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Guilermo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Saul Guilermo'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!
Memang stuffs the takedown.
Memang goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Joko Memang is winning the standup battle so far.
Memang gets caught napping as Guilermo dives in and scores a takedown. Memang manages to retain guard.
Guilermo throws an elbow that misses. Memang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guilermo's guard. Nice move by Memang!
Guilermo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Memang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Guilermo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Memang defends it easily.
Guilermo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Memang can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guilermo is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Memang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guilermo.
Guilermo trying to control but Memang is working from the bottom.
Guilermo is in close to Memang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guilermo trying to control the position from guard on top but Memang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guilermo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Memang dives on top into guard.
Guilermo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Memang is sitting in close to Guilermo's body. Guilermo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Memang is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Memang is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Guilermo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Saul Guilermo!
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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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