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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wee Ning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bab Oon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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178 cm
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153 lbs
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169 cm
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wee Ning! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bab Oon! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ning misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Ning looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Ning is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ning wants to pass the guard but Oon is defending well. Ning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oon is just riding it out for now. Ning eventually gives up the hold. Oon is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oon wants to control but Ning is keeping busy.
Ning works his foot free and advances to mount. Ning trying to control but Oon is having none of it. Ning sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ning is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oon is surviving well by controlling Ning's body position as best he can. Oon wants to hold on but Ning pushes him away. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oon can do anything to dispel that myth. Oon working to try and regain half guard.
Oon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ning. Oon is looking to improve his position but Ning isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oon reaches up and holds on to Ning to control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oon wants to hold on but Ning pushes him away. Oon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ning has hold of Oon's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Oon manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oon tries to hold on but Ning postures up. Ning 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oon flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oon wants to hold on but Ning pushes him away. Ning wants to finish this one by submission but Oon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wee Ning dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Oon shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oon was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ning dodges the ground and pound from Oon. Ning can't do much from the bottom here. Oon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ning avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Oon. Ning gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Ning moves into full guard.
Ning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ning is looking for a triangle but Oon pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oon lands a couple of digs. Oon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Oon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ning has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oon has managed to get both his arms back between Ning's legs - danger averted. Oon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ning is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Oon throws an elbow that misses. Ning uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oon's guard. Nice move by Ning! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Oon pulls Ning in to control the position. Wee Ning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Oon trying to keep a closed guard but Ning is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ning is pushing down on Oon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oon is fighting to maintain full guard but Ning has managed to sneak the leg through. Oon trying to hold on to Ning's head to control him but Ning postures up.
Ning wants to take a breather but Oon is having none of it. Oon tries to roll over but Ning keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oon desperately trying to maintain half guard. Oon trying to control from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bab Oon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Oon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ning defends well and Oon ends up having to push Ning into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Ning is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Oon wants a takedown but no success here.
Ning tries to break free but Oon pushes him back against the cage. Oon jumps guard but Ning stands there with Oon around his waist. Oon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wee Ning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bab Oon.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oon tries to circle away but Ning has him pinned against the cage. Oon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ning pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wee Ning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oon gets a double leg takedown into Ning's guard. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Oon looking to sit in guard and control but Ning gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Oon keeping moving, preventing Ning from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bab Oon will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ning lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oon's sensitive parts. Ning takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ning leaves Oon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Ning buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ning misses with a takedown attempt and Oon counters with a lovely straight right hand! Ning slaps away a takedown attempt from Oon, before circling back to the center of the mat. Ning feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oon's calf. Ning fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oon sprawls well initially but Ning persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Ning is looking to take a break and control but Oon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Ning is trying to work for a kimura but Oon is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oon is just riding it out for now. Ning eventually gives up the hold. Ning trying to control from half guard but Oon is working away. Oon keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ning wants to control but Oon is keeping him busy. Oon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ning is working away from the top position though. Oon is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bab Oon was stalling too much, according to the referee. Ning feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Oon's calf. Oon tries to clinch up but Ning circles away and keeps his distance. Oon misses with a takedown attempt and Ning counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Wee Ning has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bab Oon. Oon trying to control but Ning postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ning is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oon is just riding it out for now. Ning eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oon wants to control but Ning is keeping busy and won't allow it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bab Oon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Oon shoots in looking for a takedown but Ning manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Excellent takedown into side control there by Oon. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ning is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wee Ning. I think Ning has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Wee Ning! Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Wee Ning! Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Wee Ning!
Wee Ning wins by unanimous decision! A very excited looking Wee Ning made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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