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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Changggg (ranked 3754 p4p, 386 weight class) and Son Gohan (ranked 6550 p4p, 499 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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157 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pedro Changggg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Gohan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Changggg ducks under a wild hook from Gohan.
Gohan dives in for a single leg takedown but Changggg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Changggg lands with a shot to the body.
Changggg misses with a few strikes there.
Gohan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pedro Changggg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Changggg lands an overhand right.
Gohan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gohan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Changggg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gohan doesn't seem bothered though.
Gohan shoots in looking for a takedown but Changggg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gohan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Changggg misses the target.
Gohan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gohan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Changggg defends it well.
Changggg lands with a straight right. Gohan didn't see that one coming.
Changggg scores with a jab to the head.
Changggg works Gohan's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Changggg swinging wildly here.
Gohan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Changggg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Changggg scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changggg lands with an overhand left.
Changggg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Changggg.
Changggg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gohan manages to avoid it.
Gohan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Pedro Changggg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Changggg misses the shot to the body.
Changggg misses the shot to the body.
Changggg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Changggg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Changggg lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Changggg misses.
Changggg throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Changggg just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Changggg finds it's way through Gohan's defenses.
Changggg throws a shot to the body.
Gohan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Changggg to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Changggg takes a swing at Gohan's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changggg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gohan counters with a single leg into guard. Changggg didn't expect that.
Gohan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Gohan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Changggg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gohan stays in close to Changggg's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gohan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gohan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gohan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gohan looking to pass the guard.
Gohan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Changggg is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gohan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Changggg.
Changggg missing with a left hand there. Gohan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gohan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Changggg pushes Gohan away with a front kick.
Changggg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Changggg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gohan just misses with a punch to the body.
Gohan swings for the body but Changggg moves out of range.
Changggg misses with a body punch
and Gohan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Changggg's guard.
Gohan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gohan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Changggg keeps working.
Gohan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Changggg is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Gohan throws a strike aimed at the side of Changggg's head but Changggg avoids it well.
Gohan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Changggg, who protects the arm well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gohan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Changggg dominated that round.
That's time! Changggg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gohan avoids the body shot from Changggg.
And Gohan tries to counter it with a takedown but Changggg pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut lands for Changggg. That snapped Gohan's head back.
Changggg takes a swing at Gohan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Changggg lands an elbow inside.
Nice body punch from Changggg - that landed with a thud.
Changggg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gohan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Changggg.
A short left from Changggg.
Gohan takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Son Gohan has been cut.
Changggg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gohan tries to work over Changggg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Changggg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Changggg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gohan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changggg prevents the takedown attempt.
Changggg crunches a lovely knee into Gohan's ribcage.
Gohan looking for a takedown.
Changggg lands a damaging elbow.
Changggg scores with a shoulder strike.
Changggg lands a nice elbow.
Changggg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pedro Changggg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Gohan.
Changggg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gohan is breathing heavily.
Changggg tries to work over Gohan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Changggg lands a shot to the body.
Gohan blocking some punches.
Changggg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gohan is defending well for now.
Changggg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Changggg with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gohan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Changggg after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changggg lands a left hand.
Changggg lands a damaging elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Changggg.
Changggg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Changggg scores with a shoulder strike.
Changggg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gohan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gohan takes an elbow to the temple.
Changggg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Changggg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Changggg utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Changggg tries a body shot but Gohan blocks it.
Gohan prevents a body shot from Changggg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Changggg.
Changggg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Changggg lands a nice knee to the body.
Changggg tries to work over Gohan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Changggg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Changggg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Changggg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gohan's defenses.
Changggg tries a body shot but Gohan blocks it.
Changggg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gohan.
Changggg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gohans head.
Gohan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Changggg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Changggg.
Changggg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Changggg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gohan can do to turn this around?
Gohan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Changggg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Changggg landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gohan wants to take the fight to the mat but Changggg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Changggg lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Changggg.
Gohan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Changggg jabs Gohan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pedro Changggg is winning the standup battle so far.
Changggg lands a jab to the nose.
Nice body kick there by Changggg.
Changggg lands a nice shot to the body.
Changggg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gohan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gohan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gohan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gohan avoids the body shot from Changggg.
Gohan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Changggg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Son Gohan's cut.
That's time! Changggg's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gohan darts in looking for a takedown but Changggg gets double underhooks and turns Gohan into the cage.
Gohan looks to land a right hand but Changggg moved out of range.
Changggg getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Changggg tries to clinch there but Gohan circles away.
Changggg throws a body punch but Gohan moves out of range.
Gohan with the counter takedown but Changggg avoids it easily.
Gohan fails with a takedown attempt.
Changggg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gohan on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gohan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Changggg tries to avoid it but Gohan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Changggg to the ground. Changggg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pedro Changggg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Gohan.
Changggg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gohan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gohan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gohan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Changggg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gohan manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Changggg looks to score with a jab to the body but Gohan is just out of range.
Changggg lands with a nice body punch.
Changggg is looking to wear down Gohan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gohan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gohan closes the distance and clinches up with Changggg, looking for a takedown. Gohan pushes Changggg against the cage but Changggg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Son Gohan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Changggg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gohan.
Gohan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gohan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gohan lands in his opponent's guard.
Changggg is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A left hand lands to the body for Changggg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Gohan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Changggg lands an elbow inside that Gohan shrugs off.
Changggg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gohan.
Changggg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gohan prevents a body shot from Changggg.
Changggg missing with knees to the body.
Changggg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good body shot from Changggg.
Changggg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Changggg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gohan backwards.
Changggg landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Changggg lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Changggg.
Changggg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gohan managing to block the knees to the body from Changggg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gohan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Changggg fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Changggg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Changggg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gohan momentarily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Changggg throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gohan blocks a body shot from Changggg.
Knees in the clinch landing for Changggg.
Changggg prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Changggg.
Changggg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Changggg scores with a nice hook to the head.
Changggg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gohan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Changggg is defending well.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Changggg.
That has opened up Son Gohan's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Changggg obliges.
Changggg misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gohan.
Gohan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Changggg lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gohan backwards.
Changggg misses with an elbow strike.
A hook to the body from Changggg.
Changggg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Changggg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gohan or not.
Changggg tries to work over Gohan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Changggg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Changggg lands a nice elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Changggg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Changggg, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Changggg!
An out of breath and clearly excited Pedro Changggg thanked Organic Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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