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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Syah Pernong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Blaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edward Syah Pernong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Richard Blaine's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Syah Pernong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Blaine!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Syah Pernong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Syah Pernong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Syah Pernong working for a submission but Blaine is keeping him at bay.
Blaine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Syah Pernong content just to control the position here.
Syah Pernong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blaine is surviving well by controlling Syah Pernong's body position as best he can.
Syah Pernong is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blaine has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blaine!
Syah Pernong has his foot on Blaine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaine works his way back into a safe position though.
Blaine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syah Pernong has his foot on Blaine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaine works his way back into a safe position though.
Syah Pernong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Blaine trying to control the position from guard on top but Syah Pernong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blaine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blaine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Syah Pernong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Syah Pernong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Blaine defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syah Pernong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Syah Pernong keeping moving, preventing Blaine from controlling successfully.
Blaine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Syah Pernong keeping moving, preventing Blaine from controlling successfully.
Blaine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Syah Pernong is keeping the position for now.
Blaine throwing strikes from guard but Syah Pernong blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Blaine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Syah Pernong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blaine looking to pass the guard.
Syah Pernong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blaine is aware though and is defending well.
Syah Pernong is breathing heavily.
Blaine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Syah Pernong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Blaine stacks Syah Pernong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Blaine!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Blaine tries to stand but Syah Pernong is controlling his head.
Blaine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Syah Pernong keeps working.
Syah Pernong tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blaine tries to move into full mount but can't pass Syah Pernong's legs.
Blaine tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
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 Edward Syah Pernong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blaine lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blaine.
Blaine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Syah Pernong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Syah Pernong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Blaine. No joy for Syah Pernong on that attempt.
Blaine tries for a takedown but Syah Pernong circles away easily
and Syah Pernong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blaine!
Syah Pernong landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blaine blocking the ground and pound.
Blaine tries to lock up and control but Syah Pernong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blaine is in all sorts of trouble here.
Syah Pernong looking to finish Blaine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Blaine!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syah Pernong looking to control but Blaine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blaine is looking to improve his position but Syah Pernong isn't that keen on the idea.
Syah Pernong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Syah Pernong raining down shots from the mount!
Syah Pernong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Syah Pernong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blaine keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Syah Pernong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Blaine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syah Pernong with shots to the head and body - Blaine looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blaine wants to control but Syah Pernong is having none of it.
Syah Pernong tries to control but Blaine wriggling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blaine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blaine is in a horrible position here. Syah Pernong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Syah Pernong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Syah Pernong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syah Pernong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blaine is looking to escape.
Blaine is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blaine regains half guard.
Syah Pernong winds up and cracks Blaine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Syah Pernong is thwarting Blaine's attempts to control the position.
Syah Pernong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Syah Pernong trying to control the action but Blaine is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaine is trying to control but can't.
Blaine is trying to stand up here but Syah Pernong is controlling him well.
Syah Pernong working Blaine over with strikes.
Blaine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Syah Pernong is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blaine is refusing to be controlled, as Syah Pernong sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syah Pernong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Syah Pernong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Blaine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Syah Pernong shoots in but no luck this time.
Blaine tries to clinch up.
Syah Pernong tries to clinch up but Blaine circles away and keeps his distance.
Blaine shoots for a takedown but Syah Pernong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Blaine.
Syah Pernong tries for a takedown but Blaine sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Syah Pernong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edward Syah Pernong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Syah Pernong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blaine as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blaine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Syah Pernong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blaine stuffs the takedown attempt from Syah Pernong. Syah Pernong gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Syah Pernong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Syah Pernong shoots in and drives through. Blaine sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Syah Pernong keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaine lands a high kick!
That kick from Blaine tenderised Syah Pernong's leg. Syah Pernong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blaine shoots in for a takedown but Syah Pernong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Blaine cracks a nice hook into Syah Pernong's ribs.
Syah Pernong throws a series of punches but Blaine avoids them all with ease.
Blaine shoots in and gets a takedown into Syah Pernong's guard.
Edward Syah Pernong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blaine drops back looking for a leg! Syah Pernong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Syah Pernong manages to kick Blaine off! Blaine jumps back into Syah Pernong's guard.
Blaine postures up in Syah Pernong's guard and throws a big left but Syah Pernong blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaine wants to pass the guard but Syah Pernong is keeping the position.
Blaine wants to control from the top but Syah Pernong keeps moving.
Syah Pernong has his foot on Blaine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Blaine works his way back into a safe position though.
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!
Blaine wanted to stand there but Syah Pernong had control of the position.
Blaine postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Syah Pernong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blaine controls the pace.
Blaine stands and steps away. Syah Pernong gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Blaine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Syah Pernong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blaine stuffs the takedown attempt from Syah Pernong. Syah Pernong gets slowly back to his feet.
Edward Syah Pernong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Syah Pernong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Blaine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Blaine connects with a leg kick. Syah Pernong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blaine looks to land a combination. Syah Pernong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Blaine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Syah Pernong's waist but Syah Pernong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Blaine off to one side.
Blaine clinches with his opponent.
Syah Pernong gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Syah Pernong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blaine is pressing down on Syah Pernong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Syah Pernong throwing strikes from guard but Blaine blocks nicely.
Syah Pernong throws and elbow that misses. Blaine uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Syah Pernong's guard. Nice move by Blaine!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syah Pernong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Blaine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Syah Pernong 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Syah Pernong!
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