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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hung Young Wang (ranked 2090 p4p, 1217 weight class) and Demyan Pulaski (ranked 230 p4p, 149 weight class). Pulaski has chosen Dan Farber - "Don't Touch" as his entrance music. Demyan Pulaski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hung Young Wang's chin.
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hung Young Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demyan Pulaski!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wang lands a nice shot that snaps Pulaski's head back.
Wang connects with a jab.
Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang has Pulaski pushed against the cage.
Wang blocks a body shot from Pulaski.
Wang pulls guard effortlessly.
Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang wants to sweep here but Pulaski controlling him for the moment.
Pulaski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang pulls Pulaski in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang controls Pulaski momentarily but Pulaski frees himself.
Pulaski being controlled here momentarily.
Wang is looking for a triangle but Pulaski pushes his legs off easily.
Wang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pulaski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pulaski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pulaski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wang is keeping the position for now.
Wang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wang is working for a kimura but Pulaski is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is pressing down on Pulaski's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulaski is holding on for now.
Wang works his foot free and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pulaski can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pulaski is looking to get to half guard.
Wang looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pulaski really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wang takes Pulaski's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pulaski defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pulaski defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Wang's arms.
Wang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pulaski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pulaski for a finish.
Pulaski tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wang jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pulaski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulaski wants to control but Wang postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski is looking for a sweep.
Pulaski sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pulaski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wang.
Pulaski is looking for a sweep. Wang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pulaski sees it coming and defends easily.
Pulaski wants to improve his position but Wang is controlling well.
Wang tries to pass to full mount but Pulaski defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hung Young Wang dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wang lunges at Pulaski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pulaski's hand.
Wang throws a head kick but Pulaski moves out of range.
Wang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulaski moves away.
Pulaski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Pulaski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wang lands with a straight right. Pulaski didn't see that one coming.
Pulaski slips under a jab.
Pulaski steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pulaski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pulaski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pulaski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pulaski, pushing him back against the cage.
Wang misses with a body punch.
Wang tries to pull guard but Pulaski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wang working aggressively here.
Pulaski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulaski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Wang.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wang is working Pulaski over against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pulaski as Wang tries to tie him up.
Pulaski struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pulaski.
Pulaski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulaski throws a punch but it's blocked by Wang.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Pulaski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pulaski misses with the head strike.
Wang is trying to pull guard but Pulaski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hung Young Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Pulaski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pulaski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wang misses with some punches.
Wang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pulaski uses from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pulaski should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wang has tightened it up now! Pulaski should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hung Young Wang!
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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
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