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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allan Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang has chosen the wang song as his entrance music. The key to victory for Allan Bates has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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346 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Allan Bates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Wang!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wang enables Bates to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wang manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bates has control of Wang's left arm, preventing Wang from doing any damage.
Wang wanted to stand there but Bates had control of the position.
Wang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bates is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wang trying to control but Bates is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wang is controlling him.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bates could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bates keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang working some strikes from top position.
Bates can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wang controls the pace.
Wang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bates utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wang wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Wang lands a nice forearm strike.
Wang working away.
Wang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bates on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bates is trying to control Wang's posture but Wang avoids it.
Bates is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bates is trying to improve his position.
Wang is chipping away with strikes.
Bates is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wang tries to move to full mount but Bates actually manages to regain half guard.
Wang trying to pass the guard but Bates defending well.
Wang is thwarting Bates's attempts to control the position.
Bates is breathing heavily.
Wang is looking to advance position but Bates won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bates is looking to control Wang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bates avoid being mounted?
Wang is trying to control. Bates wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bates tries to kick Wang off but Wang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wang is looking to pass Bates's guard but actually Bates recovers to full guard.
Wang looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bates is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bates has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Wang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bates looks for a takedown but Wang sprawls well.
Wang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bates closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bates defends it well.
Bates fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bates manages to get himself to full guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wang. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wang postures up.
Wang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wang with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bates on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang grinds an elbow into Bates's temple.
Bates prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Wang trying to control the position but Bates is working away.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The strikes coming from Wang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bates is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wang connects with a decent elbow.
Wang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bates's legs.
Wang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wang cracks Bates with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wang working away.
Wang wants to control but Bates is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates can't do much from the bottom here.
Wang tries to advance to mount but Bates denies him.
Bates on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bates tries to buck Wang off but Wang is having none of it.
Bates is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang trying to control the position but Bates is working away.
Bates pushes Wang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bates tries to strike but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bates dodges the ground and pound from Wang.
Wang lands an elbow.
Wang working away.
Bates pushes Wang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bates is trying to get back to half guard.
Bates prevents Wang from moving into mount.
Wang trying to control the position but Bates is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bates fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bates defends well and Wang ends up having to push Bates into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bates has his takedown stuffed
and Wang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wang.
Wang stands and throws Bates's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bates might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wang works to advance to full mount. Bates defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wang cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wang controlling from the full mount.
Wang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bates has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wang unloading with bombs!
Wang moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bates has worked his arm free - good work by Bates!
Bates keeping his opponent close.
Wang working away.
An elbow from Wang crashes against the mat.
Wang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang working away.
Wang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bates sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wang working away.
Jason Wang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bates is avoiding damage well.
Bates wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
You can see the frustration on Bates's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Bates going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Wang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wang tries to advance position but instead Bates slips a leg back in to half guard.
Bates is doing well to control the position and prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
Bates scores with a few weak punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bates is holding on to half guard well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bates shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wang's guard.
Wang wants to sweep here but Bates controlling him for the moment.
Bates scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jason Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wang is looking to sweep but instead, Bates has passed into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Wang!
Jason Wang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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