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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xing Ling (ranked 4631 p4p, 5715 weight class) and Date Niaz (ranked 485 p4p, 547 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 cm 25 265 0 - 0 - 0 |
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214 cm 26 279 0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Solid Muay Thai Cuts easily |
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Good wrestler Basic striking Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xing Ling! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Date Niaz! The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Niaz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ling was covering up waiting for the punch and Niaz finishes the takedown easily into guard. Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Niaz throws a big right hand that misses. Niaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Ling has wrist control. Niaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niaz. Niaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Niaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Niaz working some strikes from top position.
It looks like Xing Ling has been cut. Niaz is in close to Ling's body, working some short punches and elbows. Niaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ling works some decent striking defense from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Niaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Niaz distracts Ling with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Ling keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully. Niaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Niaz throws a big elbow that misses. Niaz lands a couple of digs. Niaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Niaz postures up.
Niaz wants to control from the top but Ling keeps moving. Niaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ling works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ling keeping moving, preventing Niaz from controlling successfully. Niaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Niaz trying to control but Ling is working from the bottom. Niaz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ling is rocked!
Xing Ling's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Niaz loads up on a big left hand. Ling felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Niaz looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Ling can't hide his disappointment, as Niaz celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Date Niaz!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
40% |
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