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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuxiang Wu (ranked 1608 p4p, 3517 weight class) and Forrest Gump (ranked 206 p4p, 430 weight class). Forrest Gump has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yuxiang Wu's chin.
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuxiang Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Forrest Gump!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu staying out of range there.
Wu shoots in and drives through. Gump sprawls well.
Wu dives in and grabs Gump's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gump pushes down on Wu's head and hops out.
Wu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gump really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wu controlling the action here.
Wu tries to pass to full mount but Gump defends it.
Gump is refusing to be controlled, as Wu sits in half guard.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu.
Gump won't allow Wu to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu prevents Gump from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Gump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wu wants to take a breather but Gump is having none of it.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Wu is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gump can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wu is looking for a kimura here.
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gump sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wu is taking a breather. Gump 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.
Wu is looking for a kimura but Gump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu.
Wu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gump defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu trying to mount his opponent but Gump defends it.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gump felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gump is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wu trying to control from half guard but Gump is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gump is trying to stand up here but Wu is controlling him well.
Wu wants to free his trapped foot but Gump is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wu stops Gump from getting back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wu trying to pass the guard but Gump defending well.
Wu is working for a kimura but Gump is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wu in particular looking to stall.
Gump is looking to escape.
Wu is looking for a kimura but Gump is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wu to get the leverage.
Wu prevents Gump from standing back up.
Wu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gump sees it coming and defends easily.
Wu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gump knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump pushes Wu off looking to stand but Wu dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wu shoots in looking for a takedown but Gump manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gump throws a body shot but no joy.
Wu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gump pushes Wu off but Wu dives into side control.
Wu tries to advance to mount but Gump denies him.
Wu is working hard here to advance position.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that round.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gump just misses with a punch to the body.
Wu looks for a takedown but Gump sprawls well.
Wu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gump.
Wu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gump circles away.
Wu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gump's guard.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gump can do to turn this around?
Wu postures up in Gump's guard and throws a big left but Gump blocks it.
Wu throwing strikes but missing.
Wu trying to control the position from guard on top but Gump is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wu prevents Gump from getting back to his feet.
Wu trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Gump is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu passes into half guard.
Wu trying to mount his opponent but Gump defends it.
Wu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wu tries to control but Gump wriggling away.
Gump wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Wu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wu looking to secure an arm triangle but Gump defends it well.
Gump really wants to buck Wu off and get back to his feet.
Wu controlling the pace for now.
Wu wants to control the pace but Gump is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu won't let Gump get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gump is squirming around, avoiding Wu's attempts to control the action.
Wu has control of Gump's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gump regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Gump is trying to stand but he's just given Wu his back.
Gump is trying to stand back up.
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gump trying to get back to his feet but Wu is in full control for now.
Wu tries to get the hooks in deep but Gump pushed the leg off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Wu is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Yuxiang Wu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wu throwing sloppy strikes.
Wu just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet but Wu has full control of the position and if anything, Gump has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gump staying busy and making it hard for Wu to control.
Gump wants to get back to his feet.
Wu looking for the choke from the back.
Wu working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wu is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wu trying to control momentarily.
Gump is trying to stand back up.
Wu has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gump has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gump is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gump has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wu.
Gump is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yuxiang Wu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gump gets caught napping as Wu dives in and scores a takedown. Gump manages to retain guard.
Wu wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Wu is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gump is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wu tries to free his leg and advance position but Gump is retaining full guard.
Gump wants to stand up but Wu is controlling him.
Wu trying to control but Gump is working from the bottom.
Wu is really struggling to control Gump but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wu won't allow Gump to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to control from the top but Gump keeps moving.
Gump wants to stand but Wu is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wu shoots in for a takedown but Gump shows good takedown defense.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gump, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump lands an overhand right.
Wu fails to land the takedown.
Gump loads up on a big right hand but Wu slips the punch.
Wu shoots for a double leg takedown but Gump sprawls well. He's pushed Wu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuxiang Wu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Gump lands.
Wu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gump sprawls well. Gump wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wu gets slowly back to his feet.
Wu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gump quickly recovers to half guard.
Wu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gump doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wu.
Wu is looking to take a break and control but Gump is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Forrest Gump has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gump does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gump looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wu wants to pass to mount but Gump is defending the position.
Gump tries to kick Wu off but Wu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wu wants to pass the guard but Gump is defending well.
Gump is trying to stand back up but Wu is controlling him
Wu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wu trying to pass the guard but Gump defending well.
Wu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Gump is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yuxiang Wu!
Yuxiang Wu seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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