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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suporn Red Gym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Red Gym comes to the cage accompanied by My time is now. This should be a great matchup!
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178 cm
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189 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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180 cm
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201 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Suporn Red Gym! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Small! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Small misses with the combination.
Red Gym looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Red Gym tries to pass to full mount but Small defends it. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Red Gym lands a nice short elbow. Red Gym looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Small with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Red Gym seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Small blocking the ground and pound attempt from Red Gym. Small tries to kick Red Gym off but Red Gym keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Red Gym throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Red Gym drops an elbow to the side of Small's head. Small is trying to maintain the position but Red Gym is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. 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. Red Gym connects with a nice short shot to Small's temple. Red Gym thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Small wants to control but Red Gym is keeping busy.
Red Gym throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Small wants to get back to full guard. Small on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Small tries to roll over but Red Gym keeps him under control. Red Gym looks to land a strike but Small avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Red Gym preventing the sweep. Red Gym loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Red Gym tries to free his leg and advance position but Small is retaining full guard. Small preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Red Gym throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Small works some decent striking defense from the bottom. 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! Red Gym postures up.
Red Gym won't allow Small to sweep him here. Red Gym throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Red Gym postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Red Gym is looking to work some ground and pound but Small has wrist control. Red Gym loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Small is on top in guard.
Red Gym looking to hit a scissor sweep but Small is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Small wants to pass the guard but Red Gym is keeping the position. Small wanted to stand there but Red Gym had control of the position. Small is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Red Gym is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Red Gym has escaped and now he's on top! Small preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Red Gym postures up in Small's guard and throws a big left but Small blocks it. Small has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Red Gym can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Red Gym in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Red Gym throws an elbow that misses. Small uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Red Gym's guard. Nice move by Small! Small stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Red Gym swivels though and keeps the full guard. Red Gym manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Red Gym cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Small is looking to get to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suporn Red Gym dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Red Gym slips under a jab from Small. Red Gym uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Small.
James Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Small misses its intended target. Red Gym throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Small's waist but Small gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Red Gym off to one side. Red Gym closes the distance and clinches up with Small, looking for a takedown. Red Gym pushes Small against the cage but Small circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Small misses with a left hand and Red Gym counters with a nice double leg into side control. Small won't be happy with that. Small can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Small looking for a sweep but Red Gym has passed into full mount! Oh no! Red Gym lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Small hang on?
It looks like James Small has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round. Red Gym is landing with some decent strikes but Small is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. Small manages to regain half guard. Good work. Red Gym winds up and cracks Small with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The cut above James Small's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Small's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Suporn Red Gym! Suporn Red Gym took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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