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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paolo Jean Siena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bishan Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paolo Jean Siena has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 The Island, Paolo Jean Siena! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bishan Singh! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jean Siena takes the fight into the clinch. Jean Siena tries to break the clinch but Singh is controlling the position. Singh keeps control of Jean Siena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jean Siena using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Singh has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Singh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jean Siena to keep the fight standing. Singh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jean Siena lands a jab-cross combination. Singh throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Siena counters with a left and a right that stings Singh. Singh misses with a wild body shot. Jean Siena tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Singh defends well and Jean Siena ends up having to push Singh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Singh tries to clinch but Jean Siena moves out of range. A quick step to the side and Jean Siena tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Singh moves out of range of the body kick from Jean Siena.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jean Siena as he avoids it easily. Singh misses with a body kick. Jean Siena misses with a takedown attempt and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Singh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jean Siena defends well and Singh ends up having to push Jean Siena into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jean Siena tried to counter with a leg kick but Singh avoided it. Paolo Jean Siena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bishan Singh. Jean Siena takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jean Siena as he avoids it easily. Singh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jean Siena defends it nicely. Jean Siena tried to score with a low kick but Singh checks it. Singh tries to clinch up but Jean Siena circles away and keeps his distance. Jean Siena shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Singh as he jumps to the side. Singh takes the fight into the clinch. Jean Siena drags the fight down to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Singh being controlled here momentarily. Jean Siena looking for a guillotine here but Singh defends easily.
Jean Siena pulls Singh in close to prevent any damage. Singh is pushing down on Jean Siena's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jean Siena is fighting to maintain full guard but Singh has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jean Siena trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
Jean Siena is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jean Siena trying to control here.
Singh prevents Jean Siena from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Jean Siena is positioning himself well to prevent Singh advancing to mount. Jean Siena pushes Singh off looking to stand but Singh dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jean Siena is staying active underneath Singh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Singh might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jean Siena haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Jean Siena changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Singh tries to avoid it but Jean Siena manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Singh to the ground. Singh escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Singh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Singh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jean Siena makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jean Siena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh circles away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jean Siena misses with a takedown and Singh counters with a slapping leg kick. Jean Siena misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Jean Siena dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Singh shoots in but no luck this time. Paolo Jean Siena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Singh feints and then cracks Jean Siena's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jean Siena down. Jean Siena misses with a head kick.
Jean Siena shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Singh as he avoids it easily. Singh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jean Siena as he jumps to the side. Singh avoids the head kick by Jean Siena.
Singh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jean Siena struggling a bit here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jean Siena tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jean Siena wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Jean Siena manages to work his way to half guard, despite Singh's best efforts. Jean Siena is pressing down on Singh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Jean Siena is controlling Singh's posture. Jean Siena has his foot on Singh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Singh works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jean Siena looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Singh wants to control from the top but Jean Siena keeps moving. Jean Siena is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Singh is aware though and is defending well. Jean Siena working a defensive guard here.
Jean Siena is really struggling to control Singh but he's trying to hold on to the position. Jean Siena wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Singh wants to control from the top but Jean Siena keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jean Siena tries to clinch up. Singh tries to counter by closing the distance. Singh darts in looking for a takedown but Jean Siena gets double underhooks and turns Singh into the cage. Jean Siena seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Paolo Jean Siena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bishan Singh. Singh tries to clinch but fails miserably and Jean Siena counters with a stiff right hand. Singh dives in and grabs Jean Siena's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jean Siena pushes down on Singh's head and hops out. Singh looks to land a body kick but Jean Siena moved away. Jean Siena throws a head kick but Singh moves out of range.
Jean Siena looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Jean Siena closes the distance and clinches. Jean Siena is trying to break free. Jean Siena fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jean Siena is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jean Siena changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Singh fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Singh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jean Siena's waist but Jean Siena gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Singh off to one side. Singh tries for a takedown but Jean Siena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Singh is breathing heavily. Jean Siena fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Singh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jean Siena pinned against the cage. Jean Siena gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Singh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Jean Siena holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jean Siena creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A right hand to the body from Jean Siena.
Singh blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paolo Jean Siena dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jean Siena cracks Singh with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Jean Siena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Singh can do to turn this around? Jean Siena clinches up against the cage. Singh letting Jean Siena take a breather here. Jean Siena wants to break free but Singh has control.
Jean Siena pulls guard effortlessly. Singh advances position into side control! Singh trying to control the position but Jean Siena is working away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jean Siena is looking to reverse the position. Jean Siena is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Singh asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Singh is looking to take a break and control but Jean Siena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Jean Siena tries to improve position but can't. Singh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Singh trying to control the position but Jean Siena is working away. Jean Siena tries to improve position but can't. Paolo Jean Siena overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Singh is looking to take a break and control but Jean Siena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Singh is staying tight to Jean Siena's torso, preventing him from escaping. Jean Siena is looking to reverse the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jean Siena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Singh shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Singh was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Singh tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Singh tries to stand but Jean Siena controls the position and pulls Singh into his guard. Jean Siena is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Singh wants to stand but Jean Siena has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jean Siena wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Singh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Singh lands a couple of digs. Jean Siena is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Singh is looking to improve his position.
Jean Siena content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jean Siena's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight! Paolo Jean Siena showed his dominance in that final round. Well Jean Siena has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paolo Jean Siena!
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