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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjornigin Xian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 cm
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160 lbs
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174 cm
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Lamon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjornigin Xian! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Xian shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamon sprawls well. He's pushed Xian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lamon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Xian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Xian. Lamon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Xian smiles and moves away.
Lamon tries to clinch but Xian moves away and Xian counters with a takedown into side control. Lamon is trying to work for a sweep but Xian has mounted him! Lamon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Lamon is breathing heavily. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Xian in particular looking to stall. Lamon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Xian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lamon gets full guard. Xian sitting in guard here, content to control. Lamon wants to sweep but no luck. Xian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Xian's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Xian scoring with some ground and pound. Lamon controls Xian momentarily but Xian frees himself. Lamon being controlled here, momentarily. Xian slips nicely into half guard. Lamon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Xian wants to stand up but Lamon is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lamon missing with punches from the bottom.
Xian keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bjornigin Xian just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Lamon shoots and misses and Xian counters with a shoot takedown. Lamon fights it but they end up in guard. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Lamon. That's going to take a lot out of him. Xian showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lamon trying to keep a closed guard but Xian is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xian controlling from the top position. Lamon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lamon can't keep his opponent in guard - Xian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjornigin Xian dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Xian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xian shoots in for a takedown but Lamon shows good takedown defense. Lamon misses with a takedown and Xian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Lamon trying to keep a closed guard but Xian is proving a slippery customer.
Xian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Xian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Xian advances position into side control! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Xian in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lamon looks to move to half guard but instead Xian has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Xian controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bjornigin Xian just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Xian scores with a takedown into Lamon's guard. Xian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Xian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Lamon is looking to stand up but Xian isn't so interested in that idea. Lamon being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lamon working a defensive guard but Xian passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Xian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Xian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjornigin Xian 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Xian looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Xian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lamon swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Xian advances position into side control! Lamon tries to bench press Xian off him but Xian keeps the position. Bjornigin Xian has got the better of the ground game so far. Xian slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Lamon. Lamon wants to control but Xian is having none of it. Xian tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lamon can't escape the position.
Xian takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. BOOM! Xian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xian controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Xian is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lamon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xian controlling from the full mount.
Despite being in the dominant position, Bjornigin Xian just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Xian fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lamon, pushing him back against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Xian lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Xian is controlling the pace.
Lamon actively working from the bottom here. Bjornigin Xian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Xian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Xian blocks the strikes from Lamon.
Lamon wants to control but Xian is keeping busy and won't allow it. Xian performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Xian stops Lamon from getting back to his feet.
Randy Lamon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xian perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Lamon misses with some strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Bjornigin Xian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Xian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjornigin Xian!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
44% |
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