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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex DeLarge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Yang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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213 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alex DeLarge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Yang!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeLarge fails with a takedown attempt.
Yang gets a clinch.
Yang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLarge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but DeLarge blocks with his arms.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yang misses with a knee strike.
DeLarge tries to score a body lock takedown but Yang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang misses with a knee strike.
Yang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yang misses with a knee strike.
Yang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeLarge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLarge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yang looking to throw knees to the head but DeLarge is blocking nicely.
Yang looks gassed!
Yang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeLarge can't get the takedown.
DeLarge is working for takedown but Yang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yang lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
DeLarge avoiding damage as Yang throws knees to the body.
DeLarge wants a takedown.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DeLarge looking for a takedown.
Yang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yang trying to land knees to the body.
Yang prevents the takedown attempt.
Yang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeLarge is defending well for now.
Yang gets underhooks to prevent DeLarge's takedown attempt.
Yang misses with a knee strike.
DeLarge looking for a takedown.
DeLarge is working for takedown but Yang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeLarge is working for takedown but Yang is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yang stops a takedown attempt from DeLarge.
Yang tries a knee to the head but DeLarge blocks it.
DeLarge tries for a takedown but Yang manages to get underhooks.
DeLarge takes a knee right on the jaw!
DeLarge managing to block the knees to the body from Yang.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but DeLarge blocks with his arms.
DeLarge is trying to drag Yang to the mat but Yang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Yang.
DeLarge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yang obliges.
Yang misses with a knee strike.
Yang tries a knee to the head but DeLarge blocks it.
DeLarge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeLarge checks a leg kick.
DeLarge avoids the head kick by Yang.
DeLarge tries for a takedown but Yang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
DeLarge checks the leg kick.
Mickey Yang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeLarge shoots for a takedown but Yang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yang misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown but Yang shows good takedown defense.
DeLarge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on DeLarge. That did some damage!
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeLarge moves out of range of the leg kick from Yang.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yang but Yang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeLarge checks a low kick from Yang.
DeLarge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yang misses with a few strikes there.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yang sprawls well. Yang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeLarge gets slowly back to his feet.
DeLarge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge shoots for a takedown but Yang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeLarge shoots in looking for a takedown. Yang tries to sprawl out of it but DeLarge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
DeLarge fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yang pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeLarge is out of range and Yang settles back down.
Nice sprawl there from Yang as DeLarge shoots in.
DeLarge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yang throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yang rushes DeLarge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLarge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yang throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeLarge wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Yang dominated that 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.
DeLarge checks a leg kick.
Alex DeLarge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yang throws a head kick that misses.
Yang wants to land a leg kick but DeLarge is out of range.
Yang misses with a low kick as DeLarge jumps back.
Yang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeLarge checks it well.
DeLarge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeLarge somewhat.
DeLarge takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yang tries to clinch but DeLarge moves out of range.
Yang throws a head kick but DeLarge moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Yang. No joy for DeLarge on that attempt.
DeLarge moves in looking to clinch but Yang pushes him off.
Yang leaves DeLarge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice sprawl there from Yang as DeLarge shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yang tries to avoid it but DeLarge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yang to the ground. Yang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yang, right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yang.
DeLarge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yang throws a head kick but DeLarge moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yang.
A slow jab from Yang misses its intended target.
DeLarge tries to clinch but Yang moves out of range.
Yang closes the distance and pushes DeLarge back into the cage.
Yang throws a knee to the head but misses.
DeLarge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeLarge tries for a takedown but Yang manages to get underhooks.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLarge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge has Yang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Yang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeLarge.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLarge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DeLarge tries for a takedown but Yang manages to get underhooks.
Yang crunches a lovely knee into DeLarge's ribcage.
DeLarge is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yang scores with a knee to the head.
Yang landing knees to the head.
Yang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yang breaks the clinch.
Yang pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeLarge is out of range and Yang settles back down.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeLarge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yang but Yang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeLarge avoids the head kick by Yang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLarge shoots in but Yang avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yang misses with a jab, cross combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for DeLarge. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yang as he avoids it easily.
Yang pushes DeLarge up against the cage in a clinch.
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeLarge blocks it with crossed arms.
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeLarge blocks it with crossed arms.
DeLarge goes for a takedown attempt but Yang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Yang tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeLarge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeLarge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Yang defends it nicely.
DeLarge tries for a takedown but Yang sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Yang as DeLarge shoots in.
Yang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeLarge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeLarge somewhat.
DeLarge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yang stuffs the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeLarge checks a leg kick.
Yang is looking to score with low kicks.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yang but Yang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yang throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeLarge.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Yang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Yang tries a low kick but DeLarge avoids it.
Yang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DeLarge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for DeLarge with that takedown attempt.
Yang tries to clinch up.
Yang throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeLarge.
DeLarge shoots in looking for a takedown. Yang tries to sprawl out of it but DeLarge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Yang leaves DeLarge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex DeLarge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and DeLarge is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown but Yang shows good takedown defense.
Yang throws a head kick but DeLarge moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yang instigates a clinch.
DeLarge tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLarge takes a knee right on the jaw!
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeLarge blocks it with crossed arms.
DeLarge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
DeLarge checks a leg kick.
Mickey Yang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yang misses with a leg kick.
DeLarge avoids the head kick by Yang.
DeLarge fails with a takedown attempt.
Yang rushes DeLarge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yang connects with a nasty looking knee right to DeLarge's face.
Yang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yang with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
DeLarge is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yang looking to throw knees to the head but DeLarge is blocking nicely.
DeLarge drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but DeLarge blocks with his arms.
Yang prevents a takedown attempt there.
DeLarge is trying to drag Yang to the mat but Yang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Yang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
DeLarge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Yang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yang landing knees to the body.
Yang scores a nice knee to the body.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeLarge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Yang misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DeLarge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeLarge blocks it with crossed arms.
DeLarge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yang.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but DeLarge blocks with his arms.
Yang is pressed up against the cage. DeLarge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yang down to the mat. Yang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yang moves into the clinch.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
DeLarge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yang pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeLarge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yang but Yang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yang throws a leg kick but DeLarge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yang throws the kick towards the body but DeLarge avoids it.
Alex DeLarge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
Nice sprawl there from Yang as DeLarge shoots in.
DeLarge checks a leg kick.
Yang pushes DeLarge up against the cage in a clinch.
DeLarge goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yang prevents it.
Yang with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Yang connects with a knee to the head.
DeLarge tries for a takedown but Yang manages to get underhooks.
Yang landing knees to the head.
Yang tries to land a knee to the head but DeLarge blocks with his arms.
Yang looking to throw knees to the head but DeLarge is blocking nicely.
DeLarge is trying to drag Yang to the mat but Yang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yang landing knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeLarge blocks it with crossed arms.
DeLarge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Yang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeLarge blocks it with crossed arms.
Mickey Yang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yang throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but DeLarge blocks it with crossed arms.
Yang managing to block the knees to the body from DeLarge.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Yang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yang 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Yang!
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energy
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RATING
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