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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ma Bong Sik (ranked 1222 p4p, 1779 weight class) and Jean LeBeau (ranked 157 p4p, 215 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ma Bong Sik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean LeBeau!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong Sik misses with a right hand
and LeBeau counters with a left to the body.
Bong Sik walks into a straight right hand from LeBeau.
Bong Sik looks to throw the jab but LeBeau is out of range.
As Bong Sik backs off LeBeau throws a huge counter combo but Bong Sik manages to avoid it all.
LeBeau closes the distance and pushes Bong Sik back into the cage.
Bong Sik tries to work over LeBeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from LeBeau.
Bong Sik using the Thai plumb to throw knees but LeBeau has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bong Sik misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBeau lands an uppercut.
Bong Sik prevents a body shot from LeBeau.
LeBeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bong Sik backwards.
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Bong Sik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBeau missing with knees to the body.
Bong Sik struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBeau controls his hands.
LeBeau with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeBeau lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bong Sik.
LeBeau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong Sik lands on the inside with an uppercut.
LeBeau misses with the head strike.
LeBeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bong Sik backwards.
Bong Sik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bong Sik has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bong Sik there as he acknowledges the shot.
A swing and a miss from Bong Sik.
LeBeau thuds his right hand into Bong Sik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bong Sik throws an off balance right hand
and LeBeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
LeBeau works Bong Sik's body with a nice hook.
Bong Sik tries a low kick but LeBeau avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBeau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bong Sik throws a right hand that misses
and LeBeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bong Sik misses with a leg kick
and LeBeau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Bong Sik throws out a loose jab but LeBeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ma Bong Sik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bong Sik looks to land a right hand but LeBeau moved out of range.
Nice shot by LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik throwing a counter right hand but LeBeau manages to avoid it.
LeBeau with the inside leg kick.
Bong Sik pushes LeBeau away with a front kick.
Bong Sik thumps LeBeau with a low kick.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick
and Bong Sik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bong Sik with a nice calf kick.
Bong Sik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bong Sik misses with a low kick.
Bong Sik connects with a body shot that sends LeBeau's belly button to the back.
LeBeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong Sik darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bong Sik is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by LeBeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bong Sik throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and LeBeau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
LeBeau blocks a head kick by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeBeau throws a right hand that misses
and Bong Sik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
LeBeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
LeBeau steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bong Sik misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from LeBeau on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bong Sik moves forwards but LeBeau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bong Sik misses the target.
Bong Sik throws a hook to the side of LeBeau's head but LeBeau sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bong Sik backing away here, and LeBeau unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik scores with a hook to the body. LeBeau takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
LeBeau lands a jab to Bong Sik's midsection.
LeBeau with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bong Sik to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been told by Bong Sik's head coaches at The Death Star that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bong Sik feints and then cracks LeBeau's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow LeBeau down.
A low kick from Bong Sik is predictable there
and LeBeau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bong Sik throws a sloppy body shot
letting LeBeau counter with a right hand.
LeBeau avoids the body shot from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from LeBeau.
Bong Sik moves out of range of the body kick.
LeBeau connects with a body shot that sends Bong Sik's belly button to the back.
Bong Sik looks to land a body kick but LeBeau moved away.
Bong Sik throws a sloppy head kick and LeBeau moves out of range easily.
Bong Sik has taken the fight to the clinch.
LeBeau can't find room to land a body shot as Bong Sik controls the action.
Bong Sik doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LeBeau obliges.
Bong Sik is breathing heavily.
LeBeau missing with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong Sik tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBeau avoids the damage to the body.
LeBeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, LeBeau creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
LeBeau using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
LeBeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean LeBeau dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from LeBeau finds it's target.
LeBeau tried to score with a low kick but Bong Sik checks it.
Bong Sik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from LeBeau.
Bong Sik wants to slow LeBeau down by chopping away at his legs.
Bong Sik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LeBeau 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.
A low kick from Bong Sik misses
and LeBeau counters with a solid body kick.
LeBeau lands with a cross.
LeBeau thuds a left hand into Bong Sik's body.
Bong Sik throws a combination that misses
and LeBeau connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for LeBeau. That snapped Bong Sik's head back.
Bong Sik slips under a jab from LeBeau.
Bong Sik checks a low kick from LeBeau.
Bong Sik tries to clinch but LeBeau is having none of it.
LeBeau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong Sik lands a nice hook to LeBeau's body. LeBeau takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
LeBeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong Sik just misses with a punch to the body.
LeBeau blocks a head kick by Bong Sik.
Bong Sik misses with a double jab
and LeBeau counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bong Sik misses with a body kick.
LeBeau blocks the body kick.
Bong Sik throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jean LeBeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bong Sik moves into range and clinches up with LeBeau.
LeBeau can't find room to land a body shot as Bong Sik controls the action.
Bong Sik scores with a hook to the body.
LeBeau throws a head punch that misses.
LeBeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bong Sik is trying to force a seperation but LeBeau has the dominant position.
LeBeau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik missing with knees to the body.
Bong Sik struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBeau controls his hands.
LeBeau lands with a left to the head.
LeBeau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong Sik is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. LeBeau is defending well for now.
Bong Sik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
LeBeau misses with a punch to the body.
Bong Sik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bong Sik tries to work over LeBeau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from LeBeau.
Bong Sik goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBeau misses with the head strike.
LeBeau gets through Bong Sik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Bong Sik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBeau is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bong Sik is defending well for now.
Bong Sik scores with a shoulder strike.
Bong Sik tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBeau avoids the damage to the body.
LeBeau blocks a body shot from Bong Sik.
Bong Sik tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBeau avoids the damage to the body.
Bong Sik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
LeBeau has Bong Sik pressed against the cage, preventing Bong Sik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LeBeau managing to block the knees to the body from Bong Sik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LeBeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bong Sik or not.
LeBeau lands with a right to the head.
Bong Sik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and LeBeau avoids it.
LeBeau scores with a shoulder strike.
LeBeau has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
LeBeau lands a good knee to the midsection. Bong Sik won't want to take too many of those.
LeBeau lands a nice knee to the body.
LeBeau lands an uppercut.
LeBeau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LeBeau cracks Bong Sik with a nice body shot.
LeBeau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LeBeau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, LeBeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
LeBeau misses with a body punch.
LeBeau lands with a left to the head.
Bong Sik misses with a body punch.
LeBeau trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LeBeau obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from LeBeau on the inside.
LeBeau lands a good knee to the midsection. Bong Sik won't want to take too many of those.
Bong Sik takes a shot to the head.
LeBeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LeBeau obliges.
LeBeau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
LeBeau struggles to land a body shot inside as Bong Sik controls his hands.
LeBeau scores with a shoulder strike.
LeBeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
LeBeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jean LeBeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
LeBeau lands a left hand.
LeBeau is leaning against Bong Sik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
LeBeau scores a nice knee to the body.
LeBeau working Bong Sik over with knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBeau lands a nice knee to the body.
LeBeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bong Sik misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBeau landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from LeBeau.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean LeBeau 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!
Bong Sik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBeau.
Ma Bong Sik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LeBeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LeBeau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bong Sik pushes LeBeau away with a front kick.
A jab from Bong Sik finds it's way through LeBeau's defenses.
Bong Sik throws a sloppy body shot
and LeBeau counters with a nice leg kick.
Bong Sik stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from LeBeau.
LeBeau on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
LeBeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bong Sik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bong Sik misses with a body shot
and LeBeau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for LeBeau.
A head kick by Bong Sik misses
and LeBeau makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bong Sik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeBeau with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong Sik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong Sik.
LeBeau misses with an uppercut.
Bong Sik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LeBeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Bong Sik.
LeBeau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bong Sik thows a leg kick but LeBeau checks it
and LeBeau counters with a nice body kick.
LeBeau chopping away at his opponent's legs.
LeBeau closes the distance and pushes Bong Sik back into the cage.
Bong Sik takes a knee to the side of the body.
LeBeau pushes Bong Sik back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from LeBeau.
LeBeau utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
LeBeau presses Bong Sik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bong Sik throws a knee to the head but misses.
LeBeau throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau prevents a body shot from Bong Sik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from LeBeau.
LeBeau scores with a hook to the body.
LeBeau lands a body punch in the clinch.
LeBeau putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bong Sik in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short left from LeBeau.
A right hook to the body lands for LeBeau.
LeBeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bong Sik backwards.
LeBeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LeBeau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LeBeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bong Sik backwards.
LeBeau pushes Bong Sik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bong Sik misses with a body punch.
Bong Sik tries to land knees in the clinch but LeBeau avoids the damage to the body.
LeBeau lands a nice knee to the body.
LeBeau working Bong Sik over with knees to the body.
LeBeau misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by LeBeau.
Knees in the clinch landing for LeBeau.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. LeBeau obliges.
LeBeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
LeBeau can't find room to land a body shot as Bong Sik controls the action.
LeBeau lands a nice knee to the body.
LeBeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from LeBeau - that landed with a thud.
LeBeau crunches a lovely knee into Bong Sik's ribcage.
LeBeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Bong Sik backwards.
LeBeau landing knees to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from LeBeau.
A nice right hand lands inside from LeBeau.
LeBeau with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ma Bong Sik has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBeau.
LeBeau avoiding damage as Bong Sik throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, LeBeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bong Sik is trying to push LeBeau away but LeBeau has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LeBeau lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from LeBeau as the two fighters clinch.
LeBeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bong Sik or not.
LeBeau digs a right hand into Bong Sik's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bong Sik's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by LeBeau.
A right hand to the body from LeBeau.
LeBeau cracks Bong Sik with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBeau.
LeBeau misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bong Sik.
LeBeau unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from LeBeau.
LeBeau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bong Siks head.
LeBeau crunches a lovely knee into Bong Sik's ribcage.
A short uppercut from LeBeau.
LeBeau is leaning against Bong Sik and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBeau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bong Sik backwards.
LeBeau scores with a shot to the side of Bong Sik's head.
LeBeau managing to block the knees to the body from Bong Sik.
LeBeau gets through Bong Sik's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean LeBeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LeBeau has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean LeBeau!
An out of breath Jean LeBeau thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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