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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Huang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rymarob Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huang comes to the cage accompanied by Special Agent Huang. George Huang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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148 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
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225 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Huang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rymarob Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin tries to clinch up but Huang circles away and keeps his distance.
Joaquin staying out of range there.
Huang drives through and clinches with Joaquin against the cage.
Huang pulls guard effortlessly.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Joaquin looking to pass the guard.
Joaquin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Huang's guard.
Joaquin content to stall in guard here.
Huang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Joaquin tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Joaquin preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rymarob Joaquin.
Huang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Joaquin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Huang tries to avoid it but Joaquin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Huang to the ground. Huang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joaquin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Huang can pounce on him.
Huang misses with a head kick.
Huang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Huang wants it to stay on the feet.
Huang slaps away a takedown attempt from Joaquin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
George Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rymarob Joaquin.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Huang as he jumps to the side.
Joaquin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Huang crashes against the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Joaquin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joaquin struggling a bit here.
Huang lands some shots froms side control.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Joaquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Joaquin taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Joaquin's face as Huang controls the position.
Huang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Joaquin is trying to improve his position.
Huang working away.
Huang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Joaquin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huang but great work by Joaquin.
Joaquin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Joaquin decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Joaquin.
Huang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Joaquin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang postures up.
Joaquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
Joaquin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Huang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Huang chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joaquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huang defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin has his foot on Huang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huang works his way back into a safe position though.
Joaquin looks winded!
Huang lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Huang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Huang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joaquin, pushing him back against the cage.
Huang tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Joaquin works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Huang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joaquin defends well.
Huang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Joaquin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Joaquin tries a head kick but it misses.
Huang gets a double leg takedown into Joaquin's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang distracts Joaquin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Huang has gone for a leg lock! Joaquin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Huang's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin wants to control from the top but Huang keeps moving.
Huang is looking to stand up but Joaquin isn't so interested in that idea.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huang is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Huang tries a knee to the head but Joaquin blocks it.
Huang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang wants to take the fight to the mat but Joaquin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Huang jumps guard but Joaquin stands there with Huang around his waist. Huang gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Huang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Joaquin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Huang is working for takedown but Joaquin is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huang is working for takedown but Joaquin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Huang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Huang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Huang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Joaquin after a bit of a struggle.
Joaquin is trying to drag Huang to the mat but Huang just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Joaquin tries to circle away but Huang has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang lands a nice knee to the body.
Huang is pressed up against the cage. Joaquin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Huang down to the mat. Huang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Huang throws a head kick but Joaquin moves out of range.
Huang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joaquin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Huang. Those never looked like landing.
Huang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joaquin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joaquin fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joaquin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Huang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Huang tries to clinch but Joaquin moves out of range.
Joaquin swats away the attempt to clinch by Huang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huang misses with a series of wild punches.
Joaquin tries to clinch but Huang is having none of it.
Huang throws a right hand that Joaquin ducks under and follows up with a left that Joaquin also avoids with ease.
Huang drives through and clinches with Joaquin against the cage.
Joaquin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Huang pulls guard effortlessly.
Joaquin postures up.
Joaquin looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huang looking to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joaquin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Huang dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Joaquin dives in and scores a takedown into Huang's guard.
Joaquin looking to pass the guard.
Huang wants to sweep here but Joaquin controlling him for the moment.
Joaquin prevents Huang from getting back to his feet.
Huang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joaquin.
Huang is looking for a triangle but Joaquin pushes his legs off easily.
Joaquin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Huang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joaquin is aware though and is defending well.
Joaquin trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin stops Huang from standing up.
Huang is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Joaquin dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huang wants to get back to his feet.
Joaquin stands up and beckons Huang to his feet.
Huang dives in and grabs Joaquin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joaquin pushes down on Huang's head and hops out.
Huang moves in looking to clinch but Joaquin pushes him off.
Huang moves in looking to clinch but Joaquin pushes him off.
Joaquin fails with the takedown.
Huang misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Joaquin is looking to regain half guard here but Huang keeps moving and retains side control.
The strikes coming from Huang are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Huang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Joaquin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joaquin is staying active underneath Huang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin looking for submissions off his back.
Joaquin keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Huang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Huang wants to work for an arm triangle but Joaquin is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Joaquin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
Huang escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Joaquin.
Joaquin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Huang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
George Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rymarob Joaquin.
Joaquin gets caught napping as Huang dives in and scores a takedown. Joaquin manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Huang stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huang feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rymarob Joaquin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George Huang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Joaquin keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Huang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Huang!
An out of breath George Huang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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