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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung So Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Kane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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165 cm
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Max Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hung So Low!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane gets a clinch.
A short left from Kane.
Kane lands a nice elbow.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but So Low has double underhooks.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kane breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
So Low clinches with his opponent.
Kane lands an elbow just above So Low 's eye.
Kane connects with a nasty looking knee right to So Low's face.
So Low avoids a wild elbow strike from Kane.
Kane is trying to break the clinch but So Low has him pressed against the cage.
Kane connects with a knee to the head.
So Low is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now.
So Low changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kane throws a right and a left that So Low avoids nicely.
So Low circles away from the clinch attempt
and So Low counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane pushes So Low back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
So Low is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Max Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung So Low.
A left hand lands to the body for Kane.
Kane tries a knee to the head but So Low blocks it.
Kane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kane tries to clinch but So Low moves away
and So Low decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
So Low not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kane wants to stand and escape but So Low is having none of it.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Kane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as So Low controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So Low works a leg free and moves into half guard.
So Low with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hung So Low just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane tries to clinch
and So Low counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by So Low.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So Low is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kane keeping moving, preventing So Low from controlling successfully.
So Low pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kane is keeping the position for now.
So Low drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick So Low off! So Low jumps back into Kane's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
So Low wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
So Low drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and So Low jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and So Low counters with an inside leg kick.
Kane is looking to clinch but So Low is avoiding it.
Kane looks to clinch
and So Low counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kane!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
So Low content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hung So Low dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kane closes the distance looking to clinch
and So Low decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard.
So Low is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
So Low won't allow Kane to get back to his feet.
Hung So Low has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
So Low slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
So Low is standing up over Kane. Kane looks to escape but So Low dives into side control.
So Low staying calm.
Kane wants to get back to his feet.
Kane is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hung So Low just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
So Low clinches up with Kane and pushes him back against the cage.
Kane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from So Low.
So Low looking for a takedown.
Kane lands an elbow just above So Low 's eye.
Kane is looking to break free of the clinch but So Low has double underhooks.
Kane trying to control the position but instead, So Low has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kane into the cage.
So Low misses with a hook from the clinch.
So Low gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from So Low fails to land.
So Low changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kane fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Max Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung So Low.
Kane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Max Kane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So Low shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and So Low decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kane's guard.
So Low not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
So Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Kane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kane is looking to stand up but So Low isn't so interested in that idea.
So Low controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane wants to stand up but So Low is controlling him.
So Low content to stall in guard here.
So Low gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kane clinches up with So Low and pushes him back against the cage.
So Low lands with a light punch inside.
Kane breaks from the clinch.
So Low shoots in but Kane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hung So Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and So Low counters with a shoot takedown. Kane fights it but they end up in guard.
So Low stops Kane from standing up.
So Low stands up from Kane's guard - So Low perhaps looking for a knockout.
So Low shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. So Low showed some decent athleticism there.
So Low is taking a breather. Kane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that So Low 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.
Kane is not content to let So Low control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane pushes So Low off looking to stand but So Low dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
So Low wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
So Low perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
So Low passes to full mount!
Kane is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
So Low controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So Low jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
So Low postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
So Low takes a little break here. Kane wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hung So Low just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane tries to clinch up
and So Low counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Max Kane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
So Low controlling the action here.
So Low trying to control the action but Kane is working from the bottom.
So Low is figuring out what he wants to do next.
So Low stands up and beckons Kane to join him on the feet.
Kane clinches but So Low breaks the clinch
and So Low counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is looking to stand up but So Low isn't so interested in that idea.
So Low controlling from the top position.
So Low wants to control from the top but Kane keeps moving.
So Low controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
So Low tries to stand but Kane is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
So Low trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Hung So Low is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
So Low prevents Kane from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hung So Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got So Low 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hung So Low!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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