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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Tong Panong (ranked 1217 p4p, 1205 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 141 p4p, 138 weight class). Tong Panong comes to the cage accompanied by Tetris Song. Yarborough has chosen Derezzed as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tong Panong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura but Yarborough is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tong Panong to get the leverage.
Tong Panong is taking a breather. Yarborough 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.
Yarborough tries to roll over but Tong Panong keeps him under control.
Tong Panong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tong Panong stands up and beckons Yarborough to join him on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Yarborough is having none of it.
Tong Panong shoots for a double leg takedown but Yarborough sprawls well. He's pushed Tong Panong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yarborough misses with a lunging right hand
and Tong Panong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yarborough's face.
It looks like James Yarborough has been cut.
Tong Panong lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yarborough.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yarborough.
A left hand lands to the body for Yarborough.
Yarborough works on Tong Panong's body with a couple of short punches.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Yarborough manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yarborough breaks from the clinch.
Tong Panong wants to clinch.
Yarborough throws a shot from downtown. Tong Panong moves away and avoids it.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yarborough misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong scores with a shoulder strike.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yarborough.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow over the top.
Yarborough lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong tries to throw a body punch but Yarborough avoids it by throwing Tong Panong back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yarborough.
Yarborough has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tong Panong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Yarborough can turn it around.
Yarborough is trying to push Tong Panong away but Tong Panong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong misses with an elbow strike.
Tong Panong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown.
Yarborough swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yarborough swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yarborough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tong Panong tries a body shot but Yarborough blocks it.
Tong Panong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Yarborough breaks the clinch.
Tong Panong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yarborough is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yarborough down to the mat. Yarborough avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough keeps the fight on the outside.
Tong Panong walks into a jab.
Yarborough with a nice cross.
Tong Panong tries to clinch but Yarborough is having none of it.
Tong Panong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yarborough lands a jab to the head.
James Yarborough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yarborough jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yarborough connects with a body shot that sends Tong Panong's belly button to the back.
Tong Panong dives in for a single leg takedown but Yarborough sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Tong Panong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tong Panong struggles to land a body shot inside as Yarborough controls his hands.
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Yarborough misses with a punch on the inside.
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Yarborough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tong Panong looking to score a takedown here. Yarborough is defending well but Tong Panong drives through and ends up in Yarborough's guard.
Tong Panong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tong Panong wants to control from the top but Yarborough keeps moving.
Yarborough is working an open guard so Tong Panong takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tong Panong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong gets a takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong is looking to pass Yarborough's guard but actually Yarborough recovers to full guard.
Tong Panong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Yarborough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong Panong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tong Panong stopping the sweep attempt from Yarborough.
Yarborough being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong trying to control the position from guard on top but Yarborough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Yarborough misses with a jab to the body
and Tong Panong counters with a shoot takedown. Yarborough fights it but they end up in guard.
Yarborough controlling Tong Panong's posture.
Yarborough keeping full guard, as Tong Panong tries to pass.
Tong Panong content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong looking to sit in guard and control but Yarborough gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yarborough not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tong Panong wants to stand and escape but Yarborough is having none of it.
Tong Panong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Yarborough has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Tong Panong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tong Panong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Yarborough is breathing heavily.
Yarborough takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tong Panong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Yarborough's brow.
Yarborough blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yarborough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tong Panong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yarborough.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Yarborough.
Tong Panong looking to throw knees to the head but Yarborough is blocking nicely.
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!
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tong Panong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yarborough fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yarborough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarborough misses with a lunging right hand
and Tong Panong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Yarborough throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yarborough takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Yarborough's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Yarborough misses with a looping right.
Yarborough throws an off balance right hand
and Tong Panong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tong Panong slips a jab from Yarborough.
Tong Panong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.
Yarborough on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Yarborough throws a head punch that misses.
Tong Panong goes for a takedown attempt but Yarborough pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Yarborough lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yarborough tests Tong Panong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
James Yarborough seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tong Panong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yarborough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yarborough throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tong Panong is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marc Tong Panong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yarborough throws a big shot that misses.
Yarborough misses with a body shot.
Tong Panong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tong Panong gets the takedown into side control.
Tong Panong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tong Panong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yarborough.
Tong Panong closes the distance and pushes Yarborough back into the cage.
Yarborough blocks an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
Yarborough misses with a punch to the body.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tong Panong lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tong Panong looking to throw knees to the head but Yarborough is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarborough gets underhooks to prevent Tong Panong's takedown attempt.
Yarborough blocks the elbow strike.
Yarborough works on Tong Panong's body with a couple of short punches.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong has a couple of punches blocked by Yarborough.
Yarborough gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Tong Panong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yarborough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Yarborough working aggressively here.
Tong Panong tries to work over Yarborough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yarborough tries a body shot but Tong Panong blocks it.
Yarborough breaks the clinch.
Tong Panong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tong Panong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yarborough swats away the attempt to clinch by Tong Panong.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tong Panong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tong Panong moves into range and clinches up with Yarborough.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yarborough pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tong Panong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Tong Panong wants to clinch up but Yarborough keeps it at a distance.
Yarborough scores with a hook to the body. Tong Panong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yarborough smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong Panong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Yarborough swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up.
Yarborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yarborough takes a swing at Tong Panong's ribcage but misses.
Tong Panong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yarborough as he avoids it easily.
Tong Panong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Yarborough manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tong Panong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yarborough.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Yarborough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yarborough has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... James Yarborough!
James Yarborough thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.
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