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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ping Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Ping Wong enters the cage!
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292 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ping Wong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.
Paulo is looking to clinch but Wong is avoiding it.
Paulo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paulo avoids it really well and circles away.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paulo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wong moves away.
Paulo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Paulo as Wong shoots in.
Ryan Paulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Wong.
Wong scores a takedown into full mount!
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulo can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong lands with some strikes.
Paulo tries to buck Wong off but he can't manage it.
Wong content just to control the position here.
Paulo wants to hold on but Wong pushes him away.
Paulo tries to reverse the position but Wong maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulo wants to control but Wong is having none of it.
Wong looking to finish Paulo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Paulo!
Wong lands a heavy elbow.
Wong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Let's hope that Wong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Paulo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong working Paulo over with strikes here.
Wong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Paulo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paulo tries to get out of the position.
Paulo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Paulo has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Paulo is trapped and Wong is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wong scores with punches to the body.
Paulo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I looks like Wong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo is trapped and Wong is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Wong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Paulo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Paulo is breathing heavily.
Paulo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wong.
Paulo holding both Wong 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four 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.
What can Paulo do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Paulo wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ping Wong just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paulo throws a leg kick but Wong checks it.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Ping Wong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulo leaves Wong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Paulo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Paulo working the ground and pound but Wong is defending the strikes.
Wong is trying to control Paulo's posture but Paulo avoids it.
Paulo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wong's legs.
Wong sneaks back into half guard.
Paulo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wong's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong manages to get to full guard.
Paulo being controlled here momentarily.
Paulo wants to get up but he can't break Wong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wong managing to control the position.
Paulo stopping the sweep attempt from Wong.
Paulo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wong will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wong seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Paulo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wong is proving hard to escape from.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wong is on top in guard.
Wong controlling from the top position.
Wong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Paulo is looking to stand up but Wong isn't so interested in that idea.
Wong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulo is retaining full guard.
Wong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ping Wong just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paulo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wong shoots and misses
and Paulo counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.
Ryan Paulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Wong.
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paulo counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.
Paulo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wong.
Paulo throws a right and a left that Wong avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong tries for a takedown but Paulo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Paulo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ping Wong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulo counters with a takedown into side control.
Wong keeps Paulo under control for a moment.
Wong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Paulo.
Wong wants to control but Paulo postures up.
Wong is not content to let Paulo control the position.
Paulo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wong parries the strikes from Paulo easily there. Paulo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wong to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulo throws a strike aimed at the side of Wong's head but Wong avoids it well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Paulo is looking to clinch.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Paulo counters with a series of strikes. Wong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ryan Paulo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ping Wong.
Wong misses with a takedown
enabling Paulo to counter with a crisp jab.
Wong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulo counters with a two punch combo.
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.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Paulo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong shoots and misses
and Paulo counters with a three punch combo that has Wong backing up. Wong nods at Paulo to acknowledge the strikes.
Ryan Paulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Paulo counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.
Paulo throws a series of punches but Wong avoids them all with ease.
Wong misses with a takedown
and Paulo counters by clinching up.
Wong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Paulo regains guard immediately.
Wong prevents Paulo from getting back to his feet.
Wong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong prevents Paulo from getting back to his feet.
Wong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wong won't allow Paulo to get back to his feet.
Paulo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wong controls the pace.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Paulo is keeping the position.
Wong passes into half guard.
Paulo tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Wong manages to move to mount!
Ping Wong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan Paulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ping Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paulo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Paulo.
I think Wong 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ping Wong!
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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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