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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Aria Sr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ham Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aria Sr comes into the arena with War, What is it good for? blaring out of the sound system. Shawn Aria Sr has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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205 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shawn Aria Sr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ham Xu!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aria Sr throws a hook to the side of Xu's head but Xu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aria Sr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aria Sr.
Aria Sr works the jab nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Xu as Aria Sr shoots in.
Aria Sr misses with a wild combination.
Xu with a jab.
Xu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Aria Sr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xu is trying to control the action in half guard but Aria Sr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aria Sr looking for submissions off his back.
Aria Sr missing with punches from the bottom.
Xu wants to free his trapped foot but Aria Sr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xu working over Aria Sr with some ground and pound. Aria Sr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu trying to control the pace.
Xu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Xu throws a series of punches but Aria Sr moves out of range.
Aria Sr shoots and misses
and Xu counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Xu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Xu lands with a punch from half guard.
Aria Sr wants to improve his position but Xu is controlling well.
Aria Sr is trying to control but can't.
Aria Sr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xu connects with a nice short shot to Aria Sr's temple.
Xu lands strikes from half guard.
Aria Sr punching from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu blocks the strikes from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr is trying to maintain the position but Xu is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Aria Sr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Aria Sr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aria Sr throws a combination that misses
and Xu counters with a left to the body.
Aria Sr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aria Sr won't be happy with that.
Aria Sr is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aria Sr is looking to reverse the position.
Aria Sr on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Xu landing a few strikes.
Xu working away.
Xu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Aria Sr to see if he's OK.
Xu working the head and body with strikes.
Xu working the ground and pound from side control.
Xu controlling the position from side mount.
Aria Sr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aria Sr is trying to escape the position but Xu is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr gets back to half guard.
Aria Sr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Aria Sr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aria Sr wants to control but Xu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aria Sr scores with a few weak punches.
Aria Sr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Xu trying to control from half guard but Aria Sr is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xu connects with a nice short shot to Aria Sr's temple.
Aria Sr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Xu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aria Sr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aria Sr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Xu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xu working over Aria Sr with some ground and pound. Aria Sr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xu lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xu lands a nice short elbow.
Aria Sr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xu working over Aria Sr with some ground and pound. Aria Sr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xu working Aria Sr over with strikes.
Xu working Aria Sr over with strikes.
Xu trying to control the action but Aria Sr is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xu lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Aria Sr tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Xu is nestled in close to Aria Sr, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aria Sr taking some punishment here, with Xu in his half guard.
Aria Sr is rocked!
Aria Sr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aria Sr working for a triangle but Xu defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xu wants to control from the top but Aria Sr keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ham Xu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aria Sr misses with a few strikes there.
Aria Sr misses with a takedown attempt
and Xu counters with a shoot takedown. Aria Sr fights it but they end up in guard.
Xu passes into half guard.
Xu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Aria Sr missing with punches from the bottom.
Aria Sr tries to roll over but Xu keeps him under control.
Aria Sr flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Xu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Xu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Xu drops an elbow to the side of Aria Sr's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aria Sr punching from the bottom.
Xu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xu working Aria Sr over with strikes.
Aria Sr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Aria Sr is trying to control the position but Xu postures up.
Aria Sr throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Xu is in close to Aria Sr's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xu landing with the ground and pound.
Xu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aria Sr wants to sweep but no luck.
Xu scoring with some ground and pound.
Xu preventing the sweep.
Xu trying to control the position from guard on top but Aria Sr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aria Sr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aria Sr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xu postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aria Sr throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aria Sr.
Aria Sr misses with a takedown attempt
and Xu counters with a shoot takedown. Aria Sr fights it but they end up in guard.
Aria Sr keeping moving, preventing Xu from controlling successfully.
Ham Xu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aria Sr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Xu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Xu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aria Sr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aria Sr is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xu is pressing down on Aria Sr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aria Sr is holding on for now.
Xu is keen to just control but Aria Sr is a slippery customer.
Xu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Aria Sr sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Xu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aria Sr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Xu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Aria Sr lands with a few short shots to the body.
Aria Sr lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Aria Sr wants to get back to full guard.
Xu wants to control but Aria Sr is keeping him busy.
Aria Sr wants to improve his position but Xu is controlling well.
Xu winds up and cracks Aria Sr with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Xu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Aria Sr is staying active underneath Xu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Xu connects with a nice short shot to Aria Sr's temple.
Nice strikes from Xu there.
Xu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aria Sr misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Aria Sr manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aria Sr can't keep his opponent in guard - Xu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Aria Sr is looking to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aria Sr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Aria Sr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ham Xu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Xu slips under a jab.
Aria Sr wants to clinch
and Xu counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Xu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aria Sr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aria Sr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Aria Sr wants to hit a switch here but Xu passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Aria Sr there!
Aria Sr is looking to get to half guard.
Aria Sr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Aria Sr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aria Sr is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xu scoring with strikes but Aria Sr is staying in there.
Aria Sr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aria Sr tries to roll over but Xu keeps him under control.
Xu lands with a punch from half guard.
Xu is trying to control. Aria Sr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aria Sr tries to roll over but Xu keeps him under control.
Xu is pressing down on Aria Sr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aria Sr is holding on for now.
Aria Sr tries to get to full guard but Xu has control of the leg.
Xu lands strikes from half guard.
Xu passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xu working the body and head with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Aria Sr tries to buck Xu off but Xu is having none of it.
Aria Sr taking a bit of punishment here - Xu scoring with strikes.
Xu moves into full mount!
Xu looking to finish Aria Sr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aria Sr!
Xu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Oh Aria Sr is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aria Sr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xu cracks Aria Sr with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ham Xu!
Ham Xu is the new light heavyweight champion!
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