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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rahm Emanuel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tai Vong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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191 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahm Emanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tai Vong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vong throws a hook but Emanuel avoids it easily.
Emanuel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vong.
Vong lands a jab to the head.
Emanuel misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Emanuel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Emanuel wants to stand and escape but instead Vong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Emanuel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Emanuel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Emanuel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Emanuel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vong wants to pass the guard but Emanuel is keeping the position.
Emanuel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vong is looking to stand up but Emanuel won't let him.
Vong postures up in Emanuel's guard and throws a big left but Emanuel blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Emanuel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Emanuel has escaped and now he's on top!
Emanuel tries to stand but Vong is controlling from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vong throws a front kick aimed at Emanuel's knee but Emanuel avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Emanuel misses.
No luck for Emanuel with that takedown attempt.
Vong tries a head kick but it misses.
Emanuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vong misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahm Emanuel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Emanuel misses with a straight right.
Emanuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Emanuel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vong defends it nicely.
Emanuel moves out of range as Vong throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emanuel cracks Vong with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emanuel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice straight punches there by Vong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vong.
Vong lands with a nice body kick.
Vong misses with a low kick as Emanuel jumps back.
Emanuel throws out a loose jab but Vong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Emanuel fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vong circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahm Emanuel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Emanuel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Emanuel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Emanuel looks to throw the jab but Vong is out of range.
Emanuel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Emanuel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Vong.
Nice cross by Emanuel.
Vong moves out of range of the strikes.
Vong misses with a low kick as Emanuel jumps back.
Rahm Emanuel is winning the standup battle so far.
Emanuel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel throws a big shot that misses.
Emanuel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emanuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Emanuel lands a head shot.
Tai Vong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vong throws a right hand that Emanuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Emanuel also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahm Emanuel dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
The crowd cheers as Emanuel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vong doesn't seem phased though.
Emanuel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vong in his tracks.
Emanuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Emanuel scores with a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Emanuel coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Emanuel finds it's way through Vong's defenses.
Nice sprawl there from Vong as Emanuel shoots in.
Vong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Emanuel.
Good shot there by Emanuel.
Vong walks into a stiff left hand from Emanuel.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vong at a distance.
Emanuel throws a looping overhand right but Vong ducks down to avoid it.
Rahm Emanuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vong throws a head kick but Emanuel moves out of range.
Emanuel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Emanuel swings for the body but Vong moves out of range.
Vong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emanuel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emanuel. Vong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tai Vong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick from Vong misses.
Vong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Emanuel lands a jab.
Rahm Emanuel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Emanuel lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emanuel throws a body punch but Vong moves out of range.
Tai Vong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vong walks into a straight right hand from Emanuel.
Emanuel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Emanuel. That snapped Vong's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahm Emanuel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Emanuel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahm Emanuel!
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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