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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sagat Jekata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrico Carandang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203 cm
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255 lbs
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195 cm
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sagat Jekata! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enrico Carandang! The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Carandang has Jekata up against the cage in a clinch.
Carandang misses with a short punch on the inside. Jekata is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Carandang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Carandang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Carandang keeps the fight on the outside. Jekata closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Carandang misses with an elbow strike.
Jekata breaks the clinch.
A combination from Carandang does no damage. Carandang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Carandang is standing up, even though he is in mount. Jekata misses with a takedown attempt and Carandang counters with a takedown into side control. Jekata trying to remain calm as Carandang controls from the top position. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Carandang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jekata knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Jekata is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jekata looking for a sweep but Carandang has passed into full mount! Oh no! Jekata tries to hold on but Carandang postures up. Jekata flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Carandang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jekata can't escape the position.
Carandang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Jekata tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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. Jekata wants to hold on but Carandang pushes him away. Carandang stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. Jekata is breathing heavily. Carandang feints and as Jekata raises his hands in defense, Carandang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Carandang trying to control the position from guard on top but Jekata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Carandang stands up and waves to Jekata to follow him. Jekata tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carandang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jekata looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Carandang passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jekata! Carandang fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Carandang controlling the pace for now. Carandang lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carandang content just to control the position here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Carandang get's back to his feet. Carandang fails to land the takedown. Carandang shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jekata is squirming around, avoiding Carandang's attempts to control the action. Jekata is trying desperately to improve position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Carandang dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carandang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Jekata is not content to let Carandang control the position. Jekata looks to move to half guard but instead Carandang has passed into mount! Damn! Jekata wants to control but Carandang is having none of it. Carandang is standing up, even though he is in mount. Carandang has a takedown stuffed. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carandang fails in his attempt to clinch. Jekata has his takedown stuffed and Carandang counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jekata's guard now. Carandang is stalling in the full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Carandang stands up and waves to Jekata to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jekata misses with a takedown attempt and Carandang counters with a nice double leg into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Carandang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Carandang is pushing down on Jekata's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jekata is fighting to maintain full guard but Carandang has managed to sneak the leg through. Jekata avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carandang. Enrico Carandang has got the better of the ground game so far. Carandang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Jekata is looking for a sweep. Carandang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Jekata is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Carandang passes into side control, despite Jekata's attempt to control the position.
Jekata tries to control but Carandang manages to take his back. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Jekata fending off the submission attempt from Carandang. Carandang controlling well, preventing Jekata from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Carandang controls the action. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jekata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrico Carandang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carandang drives through with a takedown into guard. Carandang slips nicely into half guard. Carandang trying to control from half guard but Jekata is working away. Carandang works his way into side control. Carandang working away. Carandang taking a breather here. Carandang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jekata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Carandang presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Carandang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Carandang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jekata looks a forlorn figure.
Carandang controlling his opponent. Carandang lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two 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. Carandang gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Excellent takedown into side control there by Carandang. Jekata is not content to let Carandang control the position. Carandang stands up and we're back to a striking position. Carandang drives through with a takedown into guard. Jekata keeping moving, preventing Carandang from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jekata being controlled here, momentarily. Carandang won't allow Jekata to get back to his feet. Jekata being controlled here, momentarily. Carandang passes Jekata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Carandang is looking to take a break and control but Jekata is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Enrico Carandang just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Carandang scores with a takedown into Jekata's guard. Jekata wants to stand but Carandang is controlling the position. Jekata knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Carandang on the ground. Carandang advances position into side control! Carandang has knee on belly and moves into mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Enrico Carandang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Carandang 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 24:30 Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrico Carandang!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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