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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jing Ya Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Corncrab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corncrab is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by TV on the Radio - Wolf Like Me. 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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218 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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190 cm
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212 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jing Ya Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Corncrab!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corncrab misses with a takedown
and Ya Xu counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Stanley Corncrab has been cut.
Ya Xu forces Corncrab back against the cage and clinches.
Ya Xu goes for a takedown attempt but Corncrab pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ya Xu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ya Xu working the ground and pound but Corncrab is defending the strikes.
Ya Xu trying to control the action but Corncrab is working from the bottom.
Corncrab is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ya Xu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corncrab keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ya Xu is taking a breather. Corncrab says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ya Xu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ya Xu slows the pace down in half guard.
Corncrab is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jing Ya Xu.
Ya Xu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ya Xu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ya Xu gets underhooks to prevent Corncrab's takedown attempt.
Corncrab tries to stall but Ya Xu uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ya Xu taking a breather.
Corncrab goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ya Xu prevents it.
Jing Ya Xu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stanley Corncrab.
Corncrab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Corncrab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Corncrab keeping moving, preventing Ya Xu from controlling successfully.
Ya Xu forces his way into half guard.
Ya Xu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corncrab does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corncrab is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Corncrab holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Corncrab trying to control here.
Corncrab is refusing to be controlled, as Ya Xu sits in half guard.
Ya Xu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jing Ya Xu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Corncrab feints and as Ya Xu raises his hands in defense, Corncrab changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab looking to pass the guard.
Ya Xu uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Ya Xu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Corncrab tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ya Xu counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Corncrab down! Ya Xu is looking to finish but Corncrab is intelligently defending himself.
Corncrab is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ya Xu trying to control but Corncrab is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ya Xu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ya Xu stopping the sweep attempt from Corncrab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jing Ya Xu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Corncrab doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ya Xu counters with a takedown into side control.
Corncrab is looking for a sweep.
Corncrab manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Corncrab regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ya Xu.
Ya Xu wants to control from the top but Corncrab keeps moving.
Corncrab wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab trying to keep a closed guard but Ya Xu is proving a slippery customer.
Corncrab pulls Ya Xu in close to his closed guard and prevents Ya Xu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ya Xu trying to control the position from guard on top but Corncrab is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Jing Ya Xu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Corncrab tries for a takedown but Ya Xu circles away easily
and Ya Xu counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Corncrab sprawls well initially but Ya Xu persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ya Xu wants to pass the guard but Corncrab is defending well.
Ya Xu is working hard here to advance position.
Corncrab tries to roll over but Ya Xu keeps him under control.
Ya Xu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corncrab defending well though.
Ya Xu is trying to control. Corncrab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ya Xu prevents Corncrab from improving his position.
Corncrab is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ya Xu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ya Xu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corncrab keeps working.
Ya Xu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Corncrab is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corncrab trying to control but Ya Xu postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ya Xu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ya Xu thows a huge punch but Corncrab dodges it nicely.
Ya Xu thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Corncrab to regain full guard.
Ya Xu is fighting to break Corncrab's control of his arms but Corncrab is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ya Xu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Corncrab wants to sweep here but Ya Xu controlling him for the moment.
Corncrab seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jing Ya Xu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanley Corncrab's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Corncrab misses with a takedown
and Ya Xu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ya Xu drops an elbow to the side of Corncrab's head.
Ya Xu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ya Xu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Corncrab reverses the position - he's now on top in Ya Xu's guard.
Ya Xu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Corncrab off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Corncrab shoots and misses
and Ya Xu counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Corncrab's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ya Xu landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ya Xu throwing strikes from guard but Corncrab blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corncrab has his hands on Ya Xu's head, controlling the position.
Corncrab looking for a sweep. Not yet Corncrab, not yet.
Ya Xu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Corncrab looking to control.
Ya Xu lands a couple of elbows.
Stanley Corncrab has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jing Ya Xu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Corncrab is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Corncrab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ya Xu is one step ahead there.
Corncrab is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Corncrab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ya Xu tries to kick Corncrab off in order to stand up. Corncrab Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Corncrab prevents Ya Xu from escaping the position.
Corncrab trying to control the action but Ya Xu is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corncrab tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ya Xu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Corncrab is controlling him well.
Corncrab is looking to take a break and control but Ya Xu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ya Xu is trying to buck Corncrab off.
Corncrab is working Ya Xu over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ya Xu being controlled for a moment.
Ya Xu wants to get back to his feet but Corncrab drags him back down.
Corncrab working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ya Xu is trying to get back to his feet.
Corncrab is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ya Xu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Corncrab is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jing Ya Xu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ya Xu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jing Ya Xu!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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