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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Tarantino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarantino kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I Am The Greatest by Logic. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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156 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Tarantino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus Jung!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung misses with a double jab
and Tarantino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Jung takes one to the side of the head.
Jung misses with a head kick.
Tarantino has closed the distance and engaged Jung in a clinch.
Jung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tarantino avoids it.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Angus Jung has been cut.
Tarantino misses with a knee to the head.
Tarantino misses with an elbow over the top.
Jung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Tarantino.
Jung tries to break the clinch but Tarantino is controlling the position.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarantino moves into the clinch.
Tarantino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tarantino throws an elbow that misses.
Tarantino avoiding damage as Jung throws knees to the body.
Jung breaks the clinch.
Tarantino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jung has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tarantino walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jung.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jab, jab by Jung - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jung throws a looping overhand right but Tarantino ducks down to avoid it.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung scores with a head kick. Tarantino tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Bobby Tarantino has been cut.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jung drives through and clinches with Tarantino against the cage.
Tarantino misses with an elbow over the top.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Tarantino.
Tarantino comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside.
Jung tries to land a knee to the head but Tarantino blocks with his arms.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino gets a clinch.
Jung takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tarantino lands with a right to the head.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Tarantino.
A hook to the body from Tarantino.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino looking to stall.
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
A bit of stalling here from Jung.
Tarantino pushes off an throws an elbow but Jung leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tarantino misses with the head strike.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarantino clinches.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jung misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarantino closes the distance and pushes Jung back into the cage.
Jung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarantinos head.
Tarantino managing to block the knees to the body from Jung.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tarantino throws an elbow but misses.
Tarantino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jungs head.
Tarantino scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jung gets a clinch.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Tarantino controls the action.
Tarantino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jung or not.
Tarantino gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jung controlling the action here for a moment.
Jung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it misses.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung lands a knee to the body.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it misses.
Jung is trying to maintain a safe position but Tarantino gets an underhook and turns Jung into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarantino tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tarantino's head.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung drives through and clinches with Tarantino against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung manages to break the clinch.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tarantino clinches up with Jung and pushes him back against the cage.
Tarantino lands with a right to the head.
Tarantino misses with a knee to the head.
Tarantino tries a knee to the head but Jung blocks it.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tarantino up against the cage.
Jung blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarantino avoids the head kick by Jung.
Both fighters circling a little - Jung finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Tarantino will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jung.
Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jung prevents a body shot from Tarantino.
Jung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tarantino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jung taking a breather.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Tarantino.
Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tarantino lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a nice head kick!
Jung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jung fails to land with a series of punches.
Jung misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung forces Tarantino back against the cage and clinches.
Jung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tarantino blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jung tries to break free but Tarantino pushes him back against the cage.
Jung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tarantino.
Tarantino lands an elbow just above Jung 's eye.
Jung just leaning against Tarantino, taking a breather.
Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung misses with a low kick.
Tarantino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jung throws out the jab.
A leg kick checked by Tarantino.
It looked like Tarantino wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jung wants to clinch up but Tarantino keeps it at a distance.
Jung tries to land a body kick
and Tarantino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Tarantino blocks the low kick.
Tarantino appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Tarantino pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Tarantino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jung takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tarantino checks a leg kick.
Tarantino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jung.
Tarantino stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jung.
Tarantino moves into the clinch.
Tarantino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tarantino lands a knee to the head.
Jung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tarantino has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tarantino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tarantino works on Jung's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tarantino throws an elbow but misses.
Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Tarantino blocks the low kick.
Tarantino circles away from the clinch attempt.
Angus Jung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jung tries to keep at a distance but Tarantino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jung has a couple of punches blocked by Tarantino.
Jung tries to throw a body punch but Tarantino avoids it by throwing Jung back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tarantino.
Tarantino is looking to control Jung's arms but Jung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tarantino has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung breaks the clinch.
Tarantino is looking to clinch.
Tarantino tries to clinch but Jung moves out of range.
Tarantino tries to clinch there but Jung circles away.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarantino is looking to clinch.
Jung tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Tarantino to counter with a crisp jab.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jung throws a hook but Tarantino avoids it easily.
Jung pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Jung slams his shin into Tarantino's torso.
Jung throws a head kick that misses.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Angus Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jung doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarantino circles away.
Jung fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarantino checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino checks a leg kick nicely.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung keeps the fight on the outside.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarantino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarantino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tarantino, pushing him back against the cage.
Tarantino is working Jung over against the cage.
Jung tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tarantino.
Jung works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jung breaks from the clinch.
Jung misses with the body kick
and Tarantino counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tarantino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tarantino has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Tarantino throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jung blocks an elbow strike from Tarantino.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Jung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Jung throws a leg kick but Tarantino sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tarantino tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jung throws a head kick that misses
and Tarantino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarantino wants to clinch.
Jung only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jung throws a head kick that misses
and Tarantino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tarantino moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarantino is looking to clinch but Jung is avoiding it.
Jung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarantino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Jung.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a body shot
and Tarantino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tarantino scores with a jab.
Jung misses with a hook.
Jung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tarantino crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jung - the referee stops the clock and Tarantino gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jung. Tarantino manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarantino doesn't manage to clinch there - Jung circles away.
Tarantino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarantino is looking to counter punch.
Tarantino clinches.
Jung has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tarantino lands an elbow inside.
Jung wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tarantino has him pressed against the cage.
Tarantino pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tarantino working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tarantino looking to throw knees to the head but Jung is blocking nicely.
Jung dodges an elbow strike from Tarantino.
Tarantino lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jung prevents a body shot from Tarantino.
Tarantino misses with an elbow strike.
Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarantino wants to clinch up but Jung keeps it at a distance.
Tarantino scores with a punch to the head.
Jung tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarantino moves into range and clinches up with Jung.
Tarantino creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jung breaks from the clinch.
Tarantino with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jung takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jung throws a low kick but Tarantino avoids it.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch but Jung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jung misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Jung. Those never looked like landing.
Jung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tarantino. That did some damage!
Tarantino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jung tries to land a leg kick but Tarantino saw it coming and moves away.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarantino wants to clinch up but Jung keeps it at a distance.
Tarantino scores with a jab.
Tarantino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tarantino lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung clinches.
Bobby Tarantino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jung looking to stall.
Tarantino lands a knee to the head.
Tarantino's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tarantino just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jung's brow.
Tarantino using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jung - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jung lands an elbow that stopped Tarantino in his tracks for a moment.
Jung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tarantino throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jung blocks it with crossed arms.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tarantino's elbow.
Jung breaks from the clinch.
Jung lands a jab to Tarantino's midsection.
Jung misses with a leg kick.
Tarantino jabs at Jung's body.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tarantino avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarantino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tarantino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jung tries to clinch but Tarantino moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tarantino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarantino closes the distance and pushes Jung back into the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bobby Tarantino.
I think Tarantino has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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