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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Back Door (ranked 5629 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sung Song (ranked 4661 p4p, 0 weight class). Sung Song is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Back Door! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sung Song! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Song is trying hard to land a takedown here. Door sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Nice takedown defense from Door. No joy for Song on that attempt. A head kick by Song misses and Door counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Song actively working from the bottom here. Song moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Song manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Door manages to get himself to full guard.
Door has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Song can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Door looking for a sweep. Not yet Door, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Door is pulling down on Song's head. It's preventing any offense from Song, at least for the moment. Door throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Song pushing down on Door's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Door is refusing to be controlled, as Song sits in half guard. Door tries to roll over but Song keeps him under control. Song is looking to take a break and control but Door is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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. Song is looking for a kimura here.
Song wants to get back to his feet.
Song is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Door! Door is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Door is squirming around, avoiding Song's attempts to control the action. Song might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Door haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Song manages to capitalize on a mistake by Door to take his back! Song has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Door controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt. Song trying to control momentarily.
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. Song has good solid back control here. Door is in bad spot here.
Song trying to control. Door knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Song on the ground. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Door 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.
Sung Song dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Door closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Song being controlled against the cage. Song tries to score a body lock takedown but Door shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Song is trying to pull guard but Door has him pressed against the cage. Song tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Door just stands there and leans against the cage. Back Door has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sung Song. Door jumps guard.
Song passes Door's right leg, so he's now in half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Song is trying to work for a kimura but Door is defending well.
Song wants to lay and pray for a moment but Door keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Song frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Song looking to control and managing it successfully. Song has hold of Door's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Door manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Door on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Door tries to get out of the position. Door tries to get back to half guard but can't. Song misses with a head shot. Song looking to control but Door is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Door can't escape the position.
Song looking to control and managing it successfully. Door squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Door is in all sorts of trouble here.
Door is squirming around, avoiding Song's attempts to control the action. Song controlling from mount. Song thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Song throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Song sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Song jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Door manages to avoid the submission attempt. Song working away. Song trying to control the position but Door is working away. Song tries to stand but Door is controlling his head.
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. Song wants to control but Door is keeping him busy. Song creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Door sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Song has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Song throws an elbow but Door slips to the side and avoids it well. Song wants to stand but Door has his arm trapped.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Song shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Door as he avoids it easily. Song throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Door connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Song is trying hard to land a takedown here. Door sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Door attempts a counter takedown but Song avoids it well and moves away. Song fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Song as he checks the leg kick. Song should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Door swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sung Song will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Door closes this distance looking for a takedown but Song circles away. Song shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Door as he avoids it easily. Song misses with a takedown and Door counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Door has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Song after a bit of a struggle. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Door pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Song shoots in for a takedown but Door shows good takedown defense. Back Door has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sung Song. Door fails miserably with a takedown attempt. As Door backs off Song throws a huge counter combo but Door manages to avoid it all. Song ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Door drives through and clinches with Song against the cage.
Song has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Door avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Door escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Song shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Song throws a sloppy head kick and Door moves out of range easily. Song changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Door tries to avoid it but Song manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Door to the ground. Door escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Door clinches with his opponent.
Song tries to break the clinch but Door is controlling the position. Door has picked Song up - he's going for a ride! Door dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Song pushes Door off and gets back to his feet. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Door clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Come on Door - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Door turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Song manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Song wants to control but Door is keeping him busy. Song passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Door! Song misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Song looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Song controlling from mount. Door looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. Song sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Song tries to control but Door wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Song is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Door can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Song wants to control the pace but Door is squirming around nicely. Song working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Song manages to capitalize on a mistake by Door to take his back!
And that's the end of the fight! Sung Song comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Song 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sung Song! In his post fight interview, Sung Song started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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