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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between So Hai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying James's choice of entrance music: Biscuits & Gravy. So Hai had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
272 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, So Hai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James tries to sprawl but Hai drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
James won't allow Hai to pass to mount.
Hai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is trying to maintain the position but Hai is very close to passing his half guard.
Hai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. James manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
James keeping full guard, as Hai tries to pass.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if James can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hai loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hai works over James with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Hai throws an elbow that misses. James uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hai's guard. Nice move by James!
Hai wants to sweep but no luck.
James trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Hai.
Hai pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James throws an elbow that misses. Hai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Hai!
Hai is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
Hai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Hai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hai throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James wants to stand and escape but Hai is having none of it.
Hai pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hai not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hai 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.
Hai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hai takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hai drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Hai lands with a punch from half guard.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hai throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
Hai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
James keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hai.
Hai working the head and body with strikes.
Hai is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hai is looking to advance position but James won't allow it.
Hai works his foot free and advances to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hai scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish James?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Hai dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James throws a right hand that Hai ducks under and follows up with a left that Hai also avoids with ease.
James shoots in but no luck this time.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James misses with a head kick.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hai could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hai drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
So Hai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hai.
James controls Hai momentarily but Hai frees himself.
Hai is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hai. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hai pushing down on James's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hai not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hai trying to mount his opponent but James defends it.
Hai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hai thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hai is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hai is landing with some decent strikes but James is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hai landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hai misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
James is breathing heavily.
Hai landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Hai has a good base and remains in mount.
Hai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
Hai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hai cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
James is bucking up trying to escape but Hai cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hai working James over with strikes here.
Hai with the ground and pound from mount.
Hai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hai breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hai fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?
Hai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hai landing punches.
Hai lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hai scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish James?
Hai with good strikes from the mount here!
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
James takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hai unloading with bombs!
James in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
So Hai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hai is looking to work some ground and pound but James has wrist control.
James preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hai looking to pass the guard.
Hai throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James is trying to control the position but Hai postures up.
Hai postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hai working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to get back to his feet but Hai is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hai throwing strikes from guard but James blocks nicely.
James looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hai puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hai.
Hai moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
Hai lands a big elbow.
Hai fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hai lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hai lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hai putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hai in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hai lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hai dominating with strikes here.
Hai scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
Hai working the ground and pound effectively.
Hai working the ground and pound effectively.
Hai postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hai raining down hammerfists from mount.
James trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hai has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
BOOM! Hai connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hai breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hai lands a big elbow.
Hai with a couple of short strikes.
Hai raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hai punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hai is landing with some decent strikes but James is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hai pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hai breaks from James's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hai landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hai cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bubba James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hai is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
James is in a horrible position here. Hai smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hai is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
So Hai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:25
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... So Hai!
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hype
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