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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Nelly - The Champ. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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 New York, Billy Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Huang feints and as Goodman raises his hands in defense, Huang changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Huang slips nicely into half guard.
Huang is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position.
Huang slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huang moves into full mount! Goodman won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang trying to control but Goodman is having none of it.
Huang with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Huang wants to control the pace but Goodman is squirming around nicely.
Huang goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Goodman is on top in guard.
Goodman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to bench press Goodman off him but Goodman keeps the position.
Huang is not content to let Goodman control the position.
Goodman working away.
Huang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goodman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huang keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huang is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Goodman connects with a decent elbow.
Huang manages to get back to half guard.
Goodman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Huang knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huang tries to roll over but Goodman keeps him under control.
Huang regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goodman wants to stand but Huang is controlling his posture from full guard.
Goodman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Huang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown. Goodman tries to sprawl out of it but Huang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goodman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Huang looks to move away, Goodman throws a big counter combo but Huang just gets out of the way.
Huang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goodman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Huang somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Huang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Goodman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Goodman misses with a wild combination.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goodman sprawls well. Goodman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huang gets slowly back to his feet.
Goodman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huang momentarily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Goodman enables Huang to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Goodman manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Huang is looking to pass into half guard but Goodman pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Goodman is in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huang is on top in guard.
Goodman wants to stand and escape but Huang is having none of it.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Huang tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman working a defensive guard here.
Huang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kevin Huang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goodman controlling the position.
Huang postures up.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goodman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Huang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Goodman is looking to stand up but Huang isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Huang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Huang trying to control the position but Goodman is working away.
Goodman has one of Huang's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Huang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Goodman is trying to control Huang's posture but Huang avoids it.
Goodman is trying to escape the position but Huang is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huang.
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.
Huang shoots in looking for a takedown but Goodman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Huang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Billy Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Huang.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huang tries for a takedown but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Huang fails with the takedown
and Goodman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman looks to land a combination but Huang avoids it well.
Huang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Goodman's half guard.
Huang is thwarting Goodman's attempts to control the position.
Huang is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Goodman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Huang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Huang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Huang dives in for a single leg takedown but Goodman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goodman lands with a good body shot.
Huang decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Huang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goodman prevents Huang from taking his back.
Huang tries to control but Goodman wriggling away.
Goodman wants to control but Huang is having none of it.
Huang looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang works his way to his opponent's back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Huang is looking to control Goodman but Goodman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Huang is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Huang has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Goodman's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Huang's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Huang controls the action.
Goodman just trying to survive but Huang is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Goodman is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Huang.
Huang controls the position.
Huang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goodman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goodman for a finish.
Huang is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Goodman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Huang is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Goodman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Huang wants to control but Goodman is keeping busy.
Huang looking for the choke from the back.
What can Goodman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Huang is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Goodman knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Goodman for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huang looking for the choke but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Huang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Huang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Huang!
Kevin Huang spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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hype
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