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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Wang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tim Stark's chin.
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140 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Wang!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang misses with a double jab
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stark clinches up with Wang and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stark up against the cage.
Stark is trying to pull guard but Wang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang stalling the fight.
Wang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Stark clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wang punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wang.
Wang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Stark haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Stark covering up well under a series of strikes from Wang.
Wang working for a choke but Stark is defending well.
Wang trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A lull in the action here.
Wang thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Stark is keeping busy.
Wang looking for the choke from the back.
Wang struggling to land strikes to the head as Stark covers up.
Stark rolls, trying to escape but Wang keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang struggling to land strikes to the head as Stark covers up.
Wang missing with punches from the back.
Wang missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stark covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Stark is keeping busy.
Wang struggling to land strikes to the head as Stark covers up.
Wang seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Stark's chin but Stark turns very nicely into Wang's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Stark.
Wang wants to hit a switch here but Stark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wang there!
Stark lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wang hang on?
Wang squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wang is desperately trying to improve his position but Stark has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wang is trying desperately to improve position.
Wang looks winded!
Stark content just to control the position here.
Stark jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stark really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Stark will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stark stands up and beckons Wang to his feet.
Stark takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Wang will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wang throws a right hand that Stark ducks under and follows up with a left that Stark also avoids with ease.
Stark gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
Stark is trying to break free.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Stark closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stark jumps guard but Wang stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang has a couple of punches blocked by Stark.
Wang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Tim Stark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed right hand from Wang misses the target.
Stark looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Stark was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Stark clinches up against the cage.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang throws a lazy body kick
and Stark counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wang pushes Stark off and scrambles back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Wang.
Stark rushes Wang and presses him up against the cage.
Wang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stark's elbow.
Stark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang pushes Stark up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang blocks a body shot from Stark.
Stark is trying to maintain a safe position but Wang gets an underhook and turns Stark into the cage.
Wang misses with a punch to the body.
Wang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stark manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Stark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Wang is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Wang.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Stark drives through and clinches with Wang against the cage.
Wang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Stark pushes Wang off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wang looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark jumps guard but Wang stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang tries to break free but Stark pushes him back against the cage.
Wang has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Wang - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wang throws a head punch that misses.
Wang is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Wang into the cage.
Wang avoiding damage as Stark throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stark being controlled against the cage.
Wang slowing the pace effectively.
Stark jumps guard but Wang stands there with Stark around his waist. Stark gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stark up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Wang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang clinches up with Stark and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang misses with some punches.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
Wang throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Stark went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wang throws a combination that misses
and Stark counters by clinching up.
Wang is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Wang into the cage.
Wang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stark.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Wang.
Wang prevents a body shot from Stark.
Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wang misses with a head kick.
Wang closes the distance and clinches.
Tim Stark has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang stalling in the clinch but Stark improves position.
Stark controlling the action here for a moment.
Wang is trying to maintain a safe position but Stark gets an underhook and turns Wang into the cage.
Stark stalling the fight.
Wang breaks from the clinch.
Wang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stark is rocked!
A head kick misses from Wang.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Stark half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wang gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stark gets to his feet - Wang follows without any prompting.
Stark rushes Wang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wang breaks the clinch.
Stark has closed the distance and engaged Wang in a clinch.
Stark seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stark wants a takedown but no success here.
Wang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang tries to circle away but Stark has him pinned against the cage.
A short uppercut from Wang.
Wang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stark tries to stall but Wang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stark tries to pull guard but Wang holds him up against the cage and eventually Stark drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang has closed the distance and engaged Stark in a clinch.
Stark avoiding damage.
Stark's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wang after a bit of a struggle.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stark tries to score a body lock takedown but Wang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark avoids the head kick by Wang.
Wang misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wang, pushing him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Wang.
Stark tries to break the clinch but Wang is controlling the position.
Stark managing to block the knees to the body from Wang.
Wang landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wang has Stark pressed against the cage.
Wang working hard to break the clinch.
James Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stark keeps control of Wang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tim Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang has had enough of the clinch but Stark keeps him there for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wang winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Wang!
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energy
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FIGHT
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