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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heon Ji Baek (ranked 2311 p4p, 991 weight class) and Borislav Marusic (ranked 197 p4p, 99 weight class). Baek comes to the cage accompanied by Agust D 'Haegeum. The crowd seem to be enjoying Marusic's choice of entrance music: Babl Gam. Heon Ji Baek is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Heon Ji Baek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borislav Marusic!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Marusic there.
Baek tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Marusic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Marusic tries to counter it with a takedown but Baek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marusic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baek as he jumps to the side.
Baek throws a big shot that misses.
Marusic wants to counter the offense by Baek and move into the clinch position.
Marusic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Heon Ji Baek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baek throws a body shot but no joy.
Marusic with the counter takedown but Baek avoids it easily.
Marusic blocks a jab.
Baek swings for the body but Marusic moves out of range.
Marusic wants to counter the offense by Baek and move into the clinch position.
Baek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
Baek throws a shot from downtown. Marusic moves away and avoids it.
Marusic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Baek misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic shoots in for a takedown but Baek shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marusic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Marusic avoids the body shot from Baek.
Baek lunges at Marusic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marusic's hand.
Baek moves into range and clinches up with Marusic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marusic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baek lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marusic backwards.
Marusic can't get the takedown.
Heon Ji Baek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borislav Marusic.
A head punch on the inside from Baek fails to land.
Marusic struggles to land a body shot inside as Baek controls his hands.
Baek misses with a punch on the inside.
Baek working aggressively here.
Baek throws a punch but it's blocked by Marusic.
I was talking to Baek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Baek misses with the head strike.
Baek has a couple of punches blocked by Marusic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marusic.
Baek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marusic manages to avoid it.
Marusic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baek defends it well.
Baek misses with a body shot.
And Marusic tries to counter it with a takedown but Baek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Baek connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baek lands with a nice body punch.
Marusic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baek throws a lazy uppercut
and Marusic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Baek manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baek working aggressively here.
A short right from Baek.
Baek misses with a punch on the inside.
Baek throws a punch but it's blocked by Marusic.
Marusic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marusic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baeks head.
Marusic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baek pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heon Ji Baek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marusic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Baek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marusic moves away.
Baek throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baek, as that shot connected.
Marusic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baek throws out the jab.
Marusic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Baek avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baek misses the jab.
Baek with a hook.
Baek connects with a looping right hand.
Baek tries to clinch there but Marusic circles away.
Baek punishes Marusic's body with a nice straight punch.
Marusic lands with a cross.
Marusic goes for a double leg but Baek avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baek continues to drive forward.
Baek lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Baek. Beautiful body shot.
Baek throws a lazy right hand but Marusic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marusic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baek. Baek obviously looking to wear him down.
Baek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marusic gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baek misses with some punches.
Marusic is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baek.
A head punch on the inside from Baek fails to land.
Baek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marusic tries a body shot but Baek blocks it.
Baek lands a body punch.
Marusic lands a nice shot to the body.
Baek misses with some punches.
Baek can't find room to land a body shot as Marusic controls the action.
Marusic looking for a takedown.
Marusic trying to stall but Baek improves his position.
Baek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marusic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Baek.
Baek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marusic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Baek.
Baek throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marusic feints the counter takedown.
Marusic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baek doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Baek misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heon Ji Baek dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baek fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marusic.
Baek gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marusic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at D.C. Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Marusic landing some decent shots from guard.
Baek preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Baek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Marusic has a hand on Baek's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Baek takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marusic tries to lock up and control but Baek gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marusic is in all sorts of trouble here.
Marusic sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Heon Ji Baek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baek trying to pass the guard but Marusic defending well.
Baek postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Marusic to stand up.
Marusic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baek's guard.
Baek has control of Marusic's left arm, preventing Marusic from doing any damage.
Marusic postures up in Baek's guard and throws a big left but Baek blocks it.
Baek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marusic defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baek is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Marusic dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baek dodges the ground and pound from Marusic.
Baek is looking to regain half guard here but Marusic keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marusic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Marusic trying to control the position but Baek is working away.
Marusic has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Baek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marusic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baek struggling a bit here.
Marusic scores with punches from side control.
Baek is not content to let Marusic control the position.
Baek keeps Marusic under control for a moment.
Baek is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marusic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Baek is not content to let Marusic control the position.
Marusic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Baek to see if he's OK.
Marusic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Marusic working the body and head with strikes.
Baek is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baek wants to control but Marusic postures up.
Baek tries to improve position but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Borislav Marusic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Marusic with a lazy takedown attempt
and Baek counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Borislav Marusic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heon Ji Baek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot by Baek.
Marusic slips a jab from Baek.
Baek with a nice calf kick.
Marusic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Baek is refusing to be controlled, as Marusic sits in half guard.
Marusic lands with a punch from half guard.
Baek is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baek keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Baek trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Marusic manages to pass to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baek really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marusic wants to control the pace but Baek is squirming around nicely.
Marusic unloading with bombs!
Baek is trying to escape the mount.
Marusic is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Baek has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Baek!
Baek controlling from the top position.
Marusic is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marusic keeping moving, preventing Baek from controlling successfully.
Baek slips nicely into half guard.
Baek with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Marusic actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baek seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marusic landing a few short strikes.
Marusic wants to get back to full guard.
Marusic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baek pulls his head out easily.
Marusic is looking to get back to full guard here but Baek has managed to pass to side control instead.
Baek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marusic can do to turn this around?
Baek working 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.
Baek tries to advance to mount but Marusic denies him.
Marusic is trying to control Baek's posture but Baek avoids it.
Baek decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marusic to his feet.
Baek connects with a crisp jab.
Baek lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marusic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baek lands a jab.
Marusic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heon Ji Baek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baek 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Heon Ji Baek!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Heon Ji Baek!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Heon Ji Baek!
Heon Ji Baek wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Heon Ji Baek 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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hype
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