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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Az Anubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Huang might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Special Agent Huang. Az Anubis will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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163 cm
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144 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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181 cm
23
215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Az Anubis! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Huang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anubis rushes Huang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Anubis lands an elbow just above Huang 's eye.
It looks like George Huang has been cut. Huang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Huang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anubis uses from the top position. Anubis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Huang is trying to control the position but Anubis postures up. Huang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Huang throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Anubis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Huang works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Anubis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Anubis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Huang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anubis is controlling him. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Huang is trying to control the position but Anubis postures up. Huang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Huang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Anubis is controlling him. Anubis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Anubis lands a couple of elbows. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Anubis wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving. Anubis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Anubis scores with a decent looking elbow strike. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anubis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Anubis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Huang manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Anubis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Huang's calf. Huang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Anubis's waist but Anubis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Huang off to one side. Huang closes the distance but Anubis moves to the side and Huang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Anubis misses with a wild combination.
Anubis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Huang's head backwards. Anubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Huang. Anubis thuds his right hand into Huang's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Anubis gets a clinch. Anubis scores with a shot to the side of Huang's head. Anubis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. 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! Anubis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Huang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Anubis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Huang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him. Anubis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Anubis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Huang is breathing heavily. Huang letting Anubis take a breather here. Anubis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Anubis lands a knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Anubis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anubis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anubis landing knees to the body.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Knees in the clinch landing for Anubis.
Anubis lands a nice knee to the body. Anubis lands a knee to the head.
Anubis landing knees to the body.
Anubis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Huang up against the cage. Anubis lands a knee to the body.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis misses with a knee to the head. Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huang goes for a takedown attempt but Anubis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Huang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huang tries to clinch but Anubis is having none of it. Huang misses with a few strikes there.
Anubis moves out of range as Huang strikes. Anubis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anubis. That's going to slow Huang down. A head kick from Anubis lands but Huang takes it in his stride. Az Anubis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anubis keeps Huang at a distance using the push kick. Huang misses with a double jab
and Anubis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Anubis unloads a knee to the mid-section. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Anubis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anubis obliges. The referee calls for Anubis to work.
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis is struggling to control the position. Anubis lands with a short head shot on the inside. Huang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anubis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anubis as Huang tries to tie him up. Anubis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Anubis with a knee to the head.
Anubis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anubis effectively controlling the action here. Huang tries to score a body lock takedown but Anubis shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Anubis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huang's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Az Anubis dominated that round. The cut man is working on George Huang's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anubis closes the distance and clinches. Anubis lands a nice knee to the body. Anubis scores with a knee to the head.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huang is trying to drag Anubis to the mat but Anubis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Anubis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis misses with a knee to the head. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anubis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Anubis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Huang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Anubis's brow. Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Anubis lands a good knee to the midsection. Huang won't want to take too many of those. Anubis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Huang managing to block the knees to the body from Anubis.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him. The referee is keeping an eye on Anubis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Anubis slowing the pace effectively. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Anubis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Huang. Huang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Anubis with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Huang tries to score a body lock takedown but Anubis shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Anubis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Huang tries to pull guard but Anubis holds him up against the cage and eventually Huang drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Huang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anubis prevents it.
Anubis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anubis with a knee to the head.
Huang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Anubis walks away with a smile on his face. Huang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Anubis is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Anubis cracks Huang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Huang looks to land a combination but Anubis avoids it well. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anubis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Huang has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Huang and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Huang looks to land a left hand but Anubis moved out of range nicely. Anubis lands a nice looking body kick. Anubis tries to close the distance and clinch but Huang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Huang clinches but Anubis breaks the clinch and Anubis counters with a stiff right hand. Huang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huang throws a lazy head kick and Anubis counters with a slapping leg kick. Anubis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Huang, pushing him back against the cage. Huang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Huang is working for takedown but Anubis is calmly controlling the position for now. Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A knee to the head by Anubis.
Huang tries to pull guard but Anubis won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Anubis scores with a knee to the head.
Huang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anubis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Anubis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huang blocks it with crossed arms. Anubis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Anubis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huang blocks it with crossed arms. Anubis wants to stall.
Anubis is pressed up against the cage. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anubis down to the mat. Anubis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Huang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anubis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huang.
Huang tries to clinch up. Anubis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Huang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anubis thuds a left hand into Huang's body. Anubis pushes Huang up against the cage in a clinch. Anubis tries to land knees in the clinch but Huang avoids the damage to the body. Huang fails to pull guard.
Huang effectively controlling the action here. Huang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anubis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huang's face.
Anubis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Huang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anubis just leaning against Huang, taking a breather. Anubis misses with a knee strike.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Huang has Anubis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anubis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. A knee to the head by Anubis.
Huang fails to pull guard.
Anubis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Huang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anubis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Huang's face.
Huang tries for a takedown but Anubis manages to get underhooks.
Anubis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anubis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Huang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anubis has Huang pushed against the cage. Huang tries to pull guard but Anubis won't allow it.
Az Anubis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Huang wants a takedown.
Anubis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Anubis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Huang.
Huang has Anubis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Anubis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Anubis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Anubis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huang.
Anubis stalling.
Anubis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anubis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Huang blocks it with crossed arms. Anubis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Az Anubis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on George Huang's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Huang tries to close the distance and clinch but Anubis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Huang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Anubis counters with a big head kick but Huang shrugs it off. Anubis gets a clinch. Anubis landing knees to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anubis obliges. Anubis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Huang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Huang throws a series of punches but Anubis moves out of range. Huang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anubis scores with a one two! Huang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Anubis closes the distance and clinches. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anubis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Huang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anubis just stands there and leans against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. A knee to the head by Anubis.
Anubis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Huang goes for a takedown attempt but Anubis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anubis scores with a sloppy right hand. Huang should have avoided that one. Anubis rushes Huang and presses him up against the cage. Huang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Anubis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Anubis crunches a lovely knee into Huang's ribcage. Anubis connects with a knee to the head.
Anubis misses with a knee to the head. Huang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Anubis is pressed up against the cage. Huang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anubis down to the mat. Anubis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Anubis darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A head kick misses from Huang. Anubis drives through and clinches with Huang against the cage.
Anubis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Huang jumps guard and drags Anubis to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Anubis won't allow Huang to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Huang wants to stand but Anubis is controlling the position. Anubis trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom. Anubis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Huang has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Anubis has passed into side control.
Anubis landing strikes. Anubis grinds an elbow into Huang's temple. Huang tries to get back to half guard but can't. Anubis working the ground and pound from side control. Huang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Anubis has just dragged him back down to the mat. Huang is not content to let Anubis control the position. Anubis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Anubis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Anubis in side control lands a decent elbow. Huang pushes Anubis away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anubis gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Anubis working the head with strikes. Anubis working the head with strikes. Anubis is chipping away with strikes.
Anubis is putting a hurting on Huang here, landing some big shots from side control. Anubis cracks Huang with a big elbow. Anubis wants to control but Huang is keeping him busy. Huang is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Anubis works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Anubis breaks from Huang's wrist control and lands an elbow. Anubis is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Huang is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Huang flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Anubis anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Huang and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Anubis slips an arm under Huang chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Anubis has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Anubis is squeezing on Huang like an anaconda would it's prey. Huang fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Az Anubis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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