Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 19, 2018

#R1#
Ruogang ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bailey!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ruogang is trying to ground and pound but Bailey uses the momentary lack of control by Ruogang to regain half guard.
Bailey is staying active underneath Ruogang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruogang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ruogang is looking to take a break and control but Bailey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruogang looks to land a strike but Bailey avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruogang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ruogang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Bailey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bailey will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Ruogang from controlling successfully.
Ruogang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruogang throwing strikes but missing.
Ruogang postures up in Bailey's guard and throws a big left but Bailey blocks it.
Ruogang looking to sit in guard and control but Bailey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Bailey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruogang wants to stand up but Bailey is controlling him. #SU#
Bailey stands up from Ruogang's guard - Bailey perhaps looking for a knockout.
Ruogang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey thows a leg kick but Ruogang checks it #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Bailey throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruogang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bailey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruogang.
Bailey throws the kick towards the body but Ruogang avoids it.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey lands with a shot to the body.
Bailey connects with the punch.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey sets himself, and Ruogang steps forward looking for the clinch! Bailey avoids it this time.
Bailey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey misses with a jab, cross combination. #T4#
Bailey throws out a leg kick but Ruogang moves out of range and Bailey only half commits.
Ruogang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bailey defends it well.
Bailey tests Ruogang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ruogang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruogang feints the counter takedown.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruogang manages to avoid it.
Ruogang avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Ruogang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Ruogang avoids nicely.
Ruogang walks into a stiff left hand from Bailey.
Ruogang takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bailey throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Ruogang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruogang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bailey dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bailey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ruogang checks a leg kick.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruogang can do to turn this around?
Bailey lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ruogang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Ruogang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruogang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Joe Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Ruogang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bailey lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruogang.
A right-left combo lands from Bailey.
Bailey tries a low kick but Ruogang avoids it.
Ruogang tries to counter with a clinch but Bailey shakes him off and moves away.
Ruogang takes one on the button.#T1#
Bailey misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a shoot takedown. Bailey fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruogang wants to control from the top but Bailey keeps moving.
Ruogang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bailey is keeping the position for now.
Ruogang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruogang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ruogang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yi Ruogang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bailey pulls Ruogang in close to prevent any damage.
Ruogang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Ruogang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruogang is looking to work some ground and pound but Bailey has wrist control.
Ruogang throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey is pulling down on Ruogang's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruogang, at least for the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bailey scores with a decent looking hook.
Bailey is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruogang wants to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch position.
Bailey is looking to wear down Ruogang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bailey swings for the body but Ruogang moves out of range.
And Ruogang tries to counter it with a takedown but Bailey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bailey looks to land a combination. Ruogang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ruogang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ruogang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruogang feints the counter takedown.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Ruogang wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
Ruogang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bailey tests Ruogang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruogang is just out of range.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Ruogang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ruogang tries to counter with a clinch but Bailey shakes him off and moves away.
Bailey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruogang tries to counter with a clinch but Bailey shakes him off and moves away.
Bailey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruogang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bailey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Ruogang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ruogang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bailey.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch combination from Bailey misses.
Ruogang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ruogang moves out of range as Bailey strikes.
Ruogang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bailey dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bailey throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bailey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruogang throws a big right hand that misses.
Bailey keeping moving, preventing Ruogang from controlling successfully.
Ruogang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ruogang throws an elbow that misses. Bailey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ruogang's guard. Nice move by Bailey!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey pushing down on Ruogang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
It looks like Bailey is going to stand back up. #ES2#
Ruogang kicks off Bailey and gets to his feet.
Joe Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Bailey takes a swing at Ruogang's ribcage but misses.
Bailey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruogang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bailey.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ruogang defending well as Bailey loads up on a big left hand.
Ruogang wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
Ruogang sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bailey is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruogang moves away.
Ruogang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ruogang wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
Bailey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Ruogang avoids nicely.
Ruogang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bailey.
Bailey sizes up Ruogang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bailey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruogang wants to counter the offense by Bailey and move into the clinch position.
Bailey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ruogang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ruogang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bailey.#T2#
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ruogang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bailey looks to land a right hand but Ruogang moved out of range.
Ruogang wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
Bailey throws a head kick but Ruogang moves out of range.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Ruogang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Sloppy strikes from Bailey. Those never looked like landing.
Joe Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ruogang checks a leg kick.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Ruogang avoids them all with ease.
Ruogang wants to counter with a clinch but Bailey pushes him away.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey throws a good cross that connects.
Bailey throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Ruogang counters by clinching up. #T3#
Ruogang has Bailey pressed against the cage.
Ruogang has Bailey pressed against the cage.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ruogang stalling the fight.
Come on Ruogang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ruogang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yi Ruogang.
Ruogang takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
Bailey lands with a nice body punch.
Ruogang avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruogang blocks a leg kick.
Yi Ruogang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruogang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bailey moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Bailey. That snapped Ruogang's head back.
A low kick from Bailey misses #TD2#
and Ruogang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bailey's guard.
Bailey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bailey!

Event: GRS 180
Date: Jun 16, 2018

#R1#
Harden scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ruogang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harden.
Harden tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ruogang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ruogang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#
It looks like Yi Ruogang has been cut.
A punch combination from Harden misses.
As Harden tries to get set, Ruogang tries to push him back and clinch up but Harden manages to avoid the attempt.
Ruogang blocks a jab.
Ruogang tries to counter by clinching up but Harden breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Ruogang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Harden ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harden misses with a wild body shot.
Ruogang tries to counter by clinching up but Harden breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harden tries to work over Ruogang's front leg with a kick but Ruogang checks it.
Ruogang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Harden.
Harden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ruogang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
Harden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ruogang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Harden manages to circle out of the way.
Ruogang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harden. Harden obviously looking to wear him down.
Harden cracks Ruogang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harden misses with a body shot.
Donk. Harden catches Ruogang right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Harden closes the distance and clinches.
Ruogang stalling in the clinch but Harden improves position.
Ruogang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harden is trying to stall.
Harden lands a left hand. #T2#
Harden digs a right hand underneath Ruogang's ribcage. Ruogang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ruogang just leaning against Harden, taking a breather.
Ruogang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Harden is defending well.
Harden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Harden lands with a light punch inside.
Harden content to slow the pace in the clinch. #TD#
Ruogang has clasped his hands together around Harden's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Harden bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Harden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harden works Ruogang's body with a nice hook.
Harden misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ruogang advances position into side control!#T3#
Ruogang postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Harden is trying to get back to half guard.
Harden is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Ruogang is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Ruogang looking to finish with strikes here!
Harden gets back to half guard.
Ruogang is pressing down on Harden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harden is holding on for now.
Harden has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruogang is working away from the top position though.
Ruogang is looking to advance position but Harden won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ruogang is looking to take a break and control but Harden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruogang is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harden is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Harden is looking for a sweep. Ruogang is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruogang wants to free his trapped foot but Harden is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruogang stalling away here and it's allowed Harden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ruogang trying to control but Harden is working from the bottom.
Ruogang is working Harden over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ruogang passes Harden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Harden dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
That's time! Ruogang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruogang is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Harden.
Harden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruogang manages to avoid it.
Ruogang feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Harden instigates a clinch.
Ruogang slows down the pace here.
Ruogang wants a takedown.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Harden fails to land.
Harden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Ruogang controlling the action here for a moment.
Harden is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Harden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
James Harden seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Harden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harden has a couple of punches blocked by Ruogang.
Harden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Harden stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Harden on the inside.
Harden lands an uppercut.
Harden lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Harden trying to stall but Ruogang improves his position.
Ruogang looking to stall.
Harden tries to work over Ruogang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harden leaning against his opponent. #T2#
Harden manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ruogang stalling the fight.
Harden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ruogang or not.
Harden struggles to land a body shot inside as Ruogang controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Harden as Ruogang tries to tie him up.
Ruogang is trying to stall.
Harden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harden.
Ruogang leaning against his opponent.
Harden trying to control the position but instead, Ruogang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harden into the cage.#T3#
Ruogang tries for a takedown but Harden manages to get underhooks.
Ruogang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harden is keeping busy.
Harden tries to throw a body punch but Ruogang avoids it by throwing Harden back against the cage.
Harden pushes Ruogang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harden trying to control the position but instead, Ruogang has worked for underhooks and has pushed Harden into the cage.
Harden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruogangs head.
Ruogang is trying to maintain a safe position but Harden gets an underhook and turns Ruogang into the cage.
Harden scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harden lands a left hand.
Harden looking to stall.
Harden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Harden lands a left hand.
A bit of stalling here from Ruogang.
Ruogang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Harden lands a left hand.
Harden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harden lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruogang wants to take the fight to the mat but Harden manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yi Ruogang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruogang wants to stall.
Ruogang is trying to maintain a safe position but Harden gets an underhook and turns Ruogang into the cage.
Maybe Ruogang would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yi Ruogang.
Harden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruogang.
Ruogang changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harden throws out a loose jab but Ruogang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Harden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Harden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Ruogang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Harden.
Harden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ruogang is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
Harden gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Harden scores with a nice short uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Ruogang has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Harden is trying to keep an underhook but Ruogang manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Harden manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruogang avoids the body shot from Harden.
Harden throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruogang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ruogang looking to stall. #T1#
Harden tries a body shot but Ruogang blocks it.
Ruogang wants to stall.
Harden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ruogang has Harden pushed against the cage.
Harden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harden.
Harden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ruogang is trying to maintain a safe position but Harden gets an underhook and turns Ruogang into the cage.
Harden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruogang's elbow. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruogang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harden.
Ruogang looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yi Ruogang.
Harden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruogang manages to avoid it.
Ruogang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ruogang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruogang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#KD2#
Harden lands a big right hand that sends Ruogang crashing to the mat! Harden stays standing though and waves Ruogang back to his feet!#ROC2#
Ruogang is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harden lands with a shot to the body.
Oh Ruogang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Harden has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harden.
Harden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The referee calls for Harden to work. #T3#
Ruogang takes a shot to the head.
Harden lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ruogang to his knees! Harden keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Harden!
James Harden is the new welterweight champion!

Event: RS 177
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Veer fails to land the takedown.
Veer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Veer tries to get set, Ruogang tries to push him back and clinch up but Veer manages to avoid the attempt.
Veer misses with a combination #TD#
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruogang works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ruogang landing strikes.
The referee asks Ruogang politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ruogang prefers to stall for the moment though.#T1#
Ruogang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Veer seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruogang dominates the positioning.
Ruogang throws a strike aimed at the side of Veer's head but Veer avoids it well.
Ruogang landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Veer is not content to let Ruogang control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruogang content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big shot lands for Ruogang! That's hurt Veer! Will he recover? Ruogang fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
An out of breath Yi Ruogang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RS 173 Overkill
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Rodrigez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruogang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick by Rodrigez misses #TD2#
and Ruogang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rodrigez's guard.
Ruogang scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodrigez keeping moving, preventing Ruogang from controlling successfully.
Ruogang passes Rodrigez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruogang tries to pass to full mount but Rodrigez defends it.
Ruogang scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Ruogang there.
Rodrigez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ruogang.
Ruogang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Ruogang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rodrigez sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Rodrigez trying to control here.
Ruogang stops Rodrigez from getting back to his feet.
Ruogang is controlling the pace.
Ruogang thows a huge punch but Rodrigez dodges it nicely. #SUB#
Rodrigez actively working from the bottom here.
Ruogang is pressing down on Rodrigez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rodrigez is holding on for now.
Ruogang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruogang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodrigez's head.
Rodrigez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruogang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruogang throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ruogang is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruogang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigez is looking to regain half guard here but Ruogang keeps moving and retains side control.
Ruogang connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rodrigez some visible discomfort. #T3#
Rodrigez is not content to let Ruogang control the position.
Rodrigez parries the strikes from Ruogang easily there. Ruogang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rodrigez to escape.
Ruogang is chipping away with strikes.
Ruogang trying to control the action but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Ruogang stalls from top position.
Ruogang working the ground and pound.
Ruogang advances to mount. #T4#
Ruogang postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rodrigez looks a forlorn figure.
Ruogang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ruogang controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Ruogang connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ruogang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruogang dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yi Ruogang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rodrigez shoots in for a takedown but Ruogang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruogang with the counter takedown but Rodrigez avoids it easily.
Ruogang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruogang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigez throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Ruogang counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Ruogang has clasped his hands together around Rodrigez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rodrigez is looking for a sweep.
Ruogang is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ruogang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruogang cracks Rodrigez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rodrigez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ruogang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Ruogang working the head and body with strikes.
Ruogang advances to mount.
Rodrigez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Ruogang postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rodrigez in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rodrigez to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Emanuel Rodrigez stepped up to the mic, saying 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: RS 168 Warrior's Pride
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Ruogang.
Ruogang moves out of range as Miller strikes.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruogang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Ruogang moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruogang is just out of range.
Ruogang tries to counter by closing the distance.
Miller scores with a decent looking hook.
Miller throws the left hand but Ruogang avoids the punch easily.
Ruogang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've been told by Miller's head coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Miller throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Ruogang counters by moving into the clinch.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ruogang keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Miller is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Come on Ruogang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee calls for Ruogang to work.
Ruogang receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Miller misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a shoot takedown. Miller fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruogang pushes down on Miller's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ruogang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Ruogang sits in half guard.
Ruogang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruogang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ruogang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruogang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Miller is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Miller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ruogang.
Ruogang passes to side control.
Ruogang controlling the position.
Miller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Miller tries to get out of the position.
Miller takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A lull in the action here as Ruogang stalls from top position.
Miller dodges the ground and pound from Ruogang.#T4#
Miller parries the strikes from Ruogang easily there. Ruogang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Miller to escape.
Ruogang is working Miller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ruogang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ruogang creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Miller tries to bench press Ruogang off him but Ruogang keeps the position.
Miller avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ruogang.
Ruogang misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Miller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruogang on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruogang happy to just control the position for now.
Ruogang looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Miller is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yi Ruogang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Miller throws a hook to the side of Ruogang's head but Ruogang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ruogang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miller looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ruogang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Miller.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Ruogang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller sets himself, and Ruogang steps forward looking for the clinch! Miller avoids it this time.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Ruogang moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruogang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Miller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ruogang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the cage.#T1#
Miller letting Ruogang take a breather here.
Ruogang is pushing Miller up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Ruogang lands a takedown into guard.
Ruogang landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruogang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ruogang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller trying to keep a closed guard but Ruogang is proving a slippery customer.
Yi Ruogang has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ruogang chips away with some ground and pound.
Ruogang lands a couple of digs.
Ruogang controlling from the top position.
My spies in Unlabeled MMA inform me that Ruogang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Miller avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ruogang forces his way into half guard.
Ruogang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruogang is keen to just control but Miller is a slippery customer.
Ruogang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruogang in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Miller on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ruogang drops an elbow to the side of Miller's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ruogang in particular looking to stall.
Miller has hold of Ruogang's hands but Ruogang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ruogang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ruogang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruogang wants to free his trapped foot but Miller is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Ruogang works his way into full mount!
Ruogang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ruogang throws some wild stikes that Miller manages to avoid easily.
Ruogang thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruogang. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ruogang looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ruogang 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.
Ruogang throws some wild stikes that Miller manages to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ruogang with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Miller is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruogang controlling the position easily from mount.
Oh Miller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruogang lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yi Ruogang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
A big right from Miller misses.
Ruogang wants to counter with a clinch but Miller pushes him away.
Miller seems to have got his legs back now.
Miller's corner calls for a 1-2. Miller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Miller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruogang. Ruogang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Miller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ruogang slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ruogang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miller lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Miller misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Ruogang counters by clinching up.
Miller stops a takedown attempt from Ruogang.
Miller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ruogang goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruogang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Jason Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruogang manages to avoid it.
Miller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Miller misses with a combination #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruogang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ruogang wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Ruogang moves nicely into side control.
Ruogang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Miller is trying to control Ruogang's posture but Ruogang avoids it.
Miller is trying to work for a sweep but Ruogang has mounted him!#SUB2#
Ruogang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Miller has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ruogang landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ruogang thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ruogang cracks Miller with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
Ruogang working Miller over with strikes here.
Ruogang looking to control but Miller is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ruogang lands a couple of good shots and Miller has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Ruogang misses with punches from the back.
Ruogang controlling from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lull in the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yi Ruogang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ruogang 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yi Ruogang!
Our winner, Yi Ruogang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RS 165 All Out War
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a takedown but Ruogang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rodrigez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ruogang slips under a jab from Rodrigez.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigez closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ruogang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Unlabeled MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ruogang controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Ruogang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez trying to control the position.
Ruogang looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Ruogang trying to control but Rodrigez is working from the bottom.
Ruogang is looking to pass into half guard but Rodrigez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rodrigez is in guard.#REVR##ES2#
Ruogang is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodrigez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ruogang is pushing Rodrigez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruogang is pushing Rodrigez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ruogang continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ruogang - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ruogang receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ruogang avoiding damage. #T2#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ruogang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yi Ruogang.
Rodrigez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Ruogang counters by moving into the clinch.
Ruogang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #TD2#
Ruogang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rodrigez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigez covering up well and avoiding damage.
Rodrigez is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at School of Hard Knocks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Rodrigez avoids the strikes from Ruogang.
Rodrigez staying busy and making it hard for Ruogang to control. #T3#
Ruogang wants to control but Rodrigez manages to buck him off and is now in Ruogang's guard! Nice work there by Rodrigez!
Ruogang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruogang is looking to stand up but Rodrigez isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruogang is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rodrigez wants to control from the top but Ruogang keeps moving. #ES2#
Ruogang pushes Rodrigez off and gets back to his feet.
Rodrigez goes for a double leg but Ruogang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ruogang continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rodrigez falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a shoot takedown. Rodrigez fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruogang controlling from the top position.
Ruogang throws a big elbow that misses.
Ruogang postures up in Rodrigez's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigez blocks it.
Rodrigez has momentary wrist control but Ruogang slips an elbow through the middle.
Ruogang pushes down on Rodrigez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruogang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruogang is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yi Ruogang 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.
#R2##CL#
Rodrigez darts in and clinches Ruogang up against the cage.
Rodrigez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruogang to keep the fight standing.
Ruogang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rodrigez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruogang is defending well.
Rodrigez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruogang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emanuel Rodrigez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruogang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodrigez up against the cage.
Ruogang effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruogang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ruogang stalling in the clinch. #T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Yi Ruogang.#CL#
Rodrigez gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Ruogang tightens his grip and picks Rodrigez up, before dumping him to the ground. Rodrigez manages to land in guard.
Ruogang stops Rodrigez from standing up.
Ruogang is in close to Rodrigez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruogang stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigez.
Ruogang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ruogang working some strikes from top position.
Rodrigez keeping moving, preventing Ruogang from controlling successfully. #T2#
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ruogang. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ruogang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ruogang slips nicely into half guard.
Ruogang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ruogang is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Ruogang in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Ruogang with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC2#
Rodrigez is rocked!
Ruogang is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Rodrigez goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Ruogang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Emanuel Rodrigez stepped up to the mic, saying 'PUTA!!!'.

Event: RS 161 Power Slam
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Nakamura shoots and misses #CL#
and Ruogang moves into the clinch.
Nakamura jumps guard but Ruogang turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Nakamura jumps guard but Ruogang turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Yi Ruogang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenji Nakamura .
Ruogang manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nakamura is trying to pull guard but Ruogang turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Ruogang has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nakamura is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Ruogang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakamura shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamura is staying active underneath Ruogang, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruogang really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ruogang seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Ruogang moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nakamura .
Ruogang lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Ruogang working away.
Ruogang is chipping away with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nakamura can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruogang wants to control but Nakamura is keeping him busy.
Nakamura takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ruogang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nakamura 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nakamura is trying to buck Ruogang off.
Ruogang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nakamura keeps working.
Ruogang tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nakamura is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ruogang connects with a decent elbow.
Nakamura tries to bench press Ruogang off him but Ruogang keeps the position. #T2#
Ruogang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Nakamura is not content to let Ruogang control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ruogang moves into full mount!
Nakamura is squirming around, avoiding Ruogang's attempts to control the action.
Ruogang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nakamura ?
Nakamura tries to reverse the position but Ruogang maintains control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruogang tries to control but Nakamura wriggling away.
Ruogang scoring with strikes but Nakamura is staying in there. #ROC#
Nakamura is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kenji Nakamura has been cut.#T3#
Nakamura tries to hold on but Ruogang pushes him away.
Nakamura is still in real trouble! Can Ruogang finish him?
Ruogang lands a big elbow - Nakamura is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Nakamura is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RS Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 24, 2017

#R1#
Duk Koo misses with a hook. Ruogang ducked under it nicely.
Ruogang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duk Koo swinging wildly here.
Duk Koo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruogang manages to avoid it.
Duk Koo sets himself, and Ruogang steps forward looking for the clinch! Duk Koo avoids it this time.
Duk Koo's corner calls for a 1-2. Duk Koo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Yi Ruogang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo looks for a takedown but Ruogang sprawls well.#T1#
A shot to the body from Duk Koo misses #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruogang.
Ruogang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ruogang is working Duk Koo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duk Koo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruogang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruogang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruogang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duk Koo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruogang on the ground.
Ruogang tries to free his leg and advance position but Duk Koo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Duk Koo controls Ruogang momentarily but Ruogang frees himself.
Duk Koo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruogang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruogang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like Ruogang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Duk Koo misses.
Ruogang wants to counter with a clinch but Duk Koo pushes him away.
Duk Koo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruogang is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruogang on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Duk Koo misses with a straight left.
Ruogang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruogang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duk Koo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruogang has time to react.
Duk Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruogang is just out of range.
Ruogang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duk Koo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duk Koo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruogang.
And Ruogang tries to counter it with a takedown but Duk Koo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Ruogang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duk Koo.
Duk Koo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruogang wants to counter the offense by Duk Koo and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Duk Koo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Duk Koo.
Duk Koo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duk Koo has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duk Koo works Ruogang's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Duk Koo cracks Ruogang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ruogang tries to move into range but Duk Koo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duk Koo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kim Duk Koo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruogang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duk Koo.
Ruogang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duk Koo thuds a left hand into Ruogang's body.
Duk Koo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo takes a swing at Ruogang's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Duk Koo.#T1#
Duk Koo dips to his left and cracks Ruogang with an uppercut!
Duk Koo misses with a hook to the body #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a shoot takedown. Duk Koo fights it but they end up in guard.
Duk Koo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruogang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duk Koo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruogang can do to turn this around?
Ruogang trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom.
Duk Koo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruogang. #T2#
Ruogang wants to pass the guard but Duk Koo is keeping the position.
Ruogang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duk Koo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruogang postures up and lands a big shot to Duk Koo's brow.
Ruogang wants to control from the top but Duk Koo keeps moving.
Ruogang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duk Koo keeping full guard, as Ruogang tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruogang ducks under a wild hook from Duk Koo.#T3#
Ruogang ducks under a wild hook from Duk Koo.
Ruogang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duk Koo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Duk Koo.
A cross from Duk Koo lands.
Duk Koo throws a looping overhand right but Ruogang ducks down to avoid it.
Duk Koo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duk Koo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruogang was well out of range. Poor timing from Duk Koo.
Ruogang ducks under a wild hook from Duk Koo.#T4#
Duk Koo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruogang on the side of the head.
Duk Koo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruogang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duk Koo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duk Koo's corner calls for a 1-2. Duk Koo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duk Koo with a hook.
Duk Koo goes for a double leg but Ruogang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ruogang continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Duk Koo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Duk Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruogang is just out of range.
Duk Koo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruogang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruogang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruogang moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruogang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duk Koo lands with a right hand.
Duk Koo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo misses with a double jab.
Ruogang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duk Koo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Duk Koo scrambles and gets back to his feet. #T1#
Ruogang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duk Koo.
And Ruogang tries to counter it with a takedown but Duk Koo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duk Koo throws a body punch but Ruogang moves out of range.
Duk Koo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruogang is fending him off so far but Duk Koo persists. Nope, Ruogang circles away and we're back to standing.
Duk Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruogang is just out of range.
Ruogang feints the counter takedown.
Duk Koo throws a series of punches but Ruogang avoids them all with ease.
Duk Koo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruogang circles away.
Duk Koo swings away with a body shot that misses #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a shoot takedown. Duk Koo fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Ruogang looking to pass the guard.
Duk Koo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruogang content to stall in guard here.
Duk Koo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruogang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duk Koo is keeping the position for now.
Ruogang is looking to work some ground and pound but Duk Koo has wrist control.
Ruogang stays in close to Duk Koo's body and controls the position.
Ruogang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duk Koo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Duk Koo throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duk Koo won't be happy with that.
Ruogang happy to just control the position for now.
Ruogang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kim Duk Koo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruogang lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duk Koo parries the strikes from Ruogang easily there. Ruogang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duk Koo to escape.
Duk Koo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruogang lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Duk Koo is rocked!#T4#
Ruogang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Duk Koo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruogang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ruogang drops a big elbow. That's hurt Duk Koo! More shots from Ruogang and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RS 153 Breakin' Bones
Date: Oct 28, 2017

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ruogang.
Powers seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Powers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Ruogang shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Powers manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Powers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruogang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Powers keeping full guard, as Ruogang tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Powers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ruogang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ruogang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Powers is looking for a triangle but Ruogang pushes his legs off easily.
Ruogang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powers seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Ruogang is still trying to improve position.
Ruogang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here as Ruogang stalls from top position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ruogang scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Powers to see if he's OK.
Ruogang scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ruogang scoring with punches and elbows.
Ruogang looks up at the clock and then as Powers takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ruogang smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Ruogang in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Powers looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Ruogang turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, DISCOUNT MMA APPAREL AND LAUNDRY for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: RS 148 Caged Combat
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1##CL#
Cadman clinches with his opponent.
Ruogang wants a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cadman stops a takedown attempt from Ruogang.
Cadman lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Yi Ruogang has been cut.
Ruogang wants to take the fight to the mat but Cadman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cayden Cadman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Ruogang.
Cadman lands a left hand. #BC#
Cadman manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Cadman forces Ruogang back against the cage and clinches.
Cadman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ruogang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cadman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cadman cracks a nice hook into Ruogang's ribs.#CL#
Cadman clinches up with Ruogang and pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Cadman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ruogang as Cadman tries to tie him up.
A short uppercut from Cadman .
Stalling in the clinch from Cadman .
A shot in the inside from Cadman .
Cadman stalling the fight.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ruogang has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Cadman breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Cadman .
Cadman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cadman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ruogang.
Cadman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cadman looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##CL#
Cadman moves into the clinch.
Cadman is trying to stall.
Cadman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruogang tries for a takedown but Cadman manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cadman .
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cadman wants to stall.
A right handed body shot lands from Cadman .
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cadman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruogangs head.
Cadman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cadman scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruogang goes for a takedown attempt but Cadman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Cadman moves into range and clinches up with Ruogang.#T3#
Ruogang is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cadman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Cadman .
Ruogang looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ruogang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruogang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Cadman breaks the clinch. #CL#
Ruogang gets tackled into the cage by Cadman . Cadman maintains the clinch.
Ruogang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cadman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cadman slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#ROC#
Ruogang is rocked!#T4##CL#
Cadman gets a clinch.
Cadman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruogang backwards.
Ruogang is still on wobbly legs! Can Cadman finish him?
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Cadman has Ruogang pushed against the cage.
Ruogang seems to have recovered his senses.
Cadman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruogang tries to score a body lock takedown but Cadman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cadman lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ruogang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cadman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A shot in the inside from Cadman . #BC#
Cadman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Cadman has closed the distance and engaged Ruogang in a clinch.
Cadman prevents the takedown attempt.
Ruogang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cadman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Cadman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cadman cracks Ruogang with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ruogang tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Cadman pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ruogang is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Cadman !
A very excited looking Cayden Cadman 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.

Event: RS 143 Domination
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
Shakur lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ruogang at a distance. #TD2#
Shakur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruogang!
Ruogang holding on.
Ruogang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ruogang manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Shakur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruogang defends it well.
Ruogang tries to get to full guard but Shakur has control of the leg. #T1#
Ruogang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ruogang.
Ruogang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruogang wants to sweep here but Shakur controlling him for the moment.
Ruogang keeping moving, preventing Shakur from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shakur throwing strikes from guard but Ruogang blocks nicely.
Ruogang trying to control the position here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Shakur shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shakur showed some decent athleticism there.
Shakur is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ruogang is concentrating on defense, preventing Shakur from advancing position.
Shakur wants to stand up but Ruogang manages to regain full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruogang is on top in guard. #REVR#
Ruogang is stalling in the full guard.
Ruogang is in close to Shakur's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruogang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Ruogang seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Shakur for as long as he can get away with.
Ruogang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ruogang won't allow Shakur to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruogang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Shakur is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruogang stays in close to Shakur's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tupac Shakur dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Shakur drives through with a takedown into Ruogang's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruogang has his hands on Shakur's head, controlling the position.
Shakur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakur loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ruogang keeping moving, preventing Shakur from controlling successfully.
Shakur preventing the sweep.
Shakur passes into half guard.
Ruogang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shakur's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shakur's back!
Ruogang is hanging on to Shakur's back as he tries to escape.
Ruogang really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Ruogang scores with strikes from the back.
Shakur is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #T2#
Shakur tries to break free.
Shakur is trying to stand back up.
Ruogang lands shots from the back. #T3#
Shakur can't escape the position.
Ruogang is punishing Shakur with some ground and pound.
Shakur is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ruogang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shakur tries to roll but Ruogang sticks to his back.
Ruogang connects with a big shot to the side of Shakur's head.
Ruogang trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Shakur doesn't escape. #T4#
Ruogang has Shakur flattened out and is raining down punches.
Yi Ruogang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shakur is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruogang is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yi Ruogang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Shakur keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Shakur looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ruogang!
Ruogang is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shakur's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Shakur is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ruogang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shakur.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruogang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ruogang gets full guard.#T1#
Ruogang is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Ruogang is controlling the pace.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Ruogang.
Shakur is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruogang controlling the action here.
Ruogang working the head and body with strikes.
Ruogang slows the pace down in half guard.
Ruogang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T3#
Ruogang continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shakur misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Ruogang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shakur's guard.
Shakur is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruogang dives into side control. #T4##REVB#
Shakur is trying to get back to half guard.
Shakur seems a little lost for a moment, as Ruogang dominates the positioning.
Shakur is trying to improve his position.
Shakur is being controlled here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruogang in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yi Ruogang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruogang 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang made sure to mention his sponsor, DISCOUNT MMA APPAREL AND LAUNDRY in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 12, 2017

#R1##TD#
Myers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ruogang to the mat! Ruogang manages to get full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Myers stopping the sweep attempt from Ruogang.
Myers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Myers won't allow Ruogang to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Myers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruogang is controlling Myers's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Myers trying to control but Ruogang is working from the bottom.
Ruogang wants to sweep here but Myers controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Myers darts in and clinches Ruogang up against the cage.#TD#
Myers lands a takedown into guard.
Ruogang wants to sweep here but Myers controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Myers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Myers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ruogang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruogang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruogang controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Myers preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ruogang looking to score a takedown here. Myers is defending well but Ruogang drives through and ends up in Myers's guard.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Myers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruogang's guard. #REVR#
Ruogang pulls Myers in close to prevent any damage.
Myers stopping the sweep attempt from Ruogang.
Ruogang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ruogang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myers is one step ahead there. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Myers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ruogang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Myers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruogang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Myers throwing strikes from guard but Ruogang blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruogang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Myers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Ruogang drives through with a takedown into Myers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Myers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruogang can do to turn this around?
Ruogang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Myers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ruogang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruogang is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Myers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruogang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruogang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Myers working for a triangle but Ruogang defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers wants to sweep but no luck.
Myers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Ruogang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Patrick Myers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Myers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ruogang tries to get to full guard but Myers has control of the leg.
Ruogang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Myers. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Myers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Myers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ruogang is trying to get back to full guard.
Ruogang is concentrating on defense, preventing Myers from advancing position.
Myers working over Ruogang with some ground and pound. Ruogang looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Myers will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruogang has a hand on Myers's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Myers takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T3#
Myers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ruogang is looking to improve his position but Myers isn't that keen on the idea.
Myers cracks Ruogang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #SUB#
Myers has control of Ruogang's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ruogang regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ruogang is desperately trying to improve his position but Myers has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Ruogang avoids a series of strikes thrown by Myers.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruogang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Myers with the ground and pound from mount.
Ruogang is working to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruogang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick Myers dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Ruogang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Myers defends well and Ruogang ends up having to push Myers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruogang dives in and grabs Myers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Myers pushes down on Ruogang's head and hops out.
Myers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ruogang.
Myers stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruogang. Ruogang gets slowly back to his feet.
Patrick Myers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Ruogang.
Ruogang fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Myers fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ruogang to the ground. Myers is now in Ruogang's guard.#T1#
Myers throwing strikes from guard but Ruogang blocks nicely.
Ruogang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Myers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ruogang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Myers trying to control but Ruogang is working from the bottom.
Myers throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruogang can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Myers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Ruogang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Myers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ruogang scoring with punches from side control.
Ruogang staying calm.
You can see the frustration on Myers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Ruogang in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ruogang misses with the ground and pound.
Ruogang scores with punches from side control.
Myers tries to bench press Ruogang off him but Ruogang keeps the position.
Ruogang is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Myers's shoulder. That is not cool.
Myers manages to get back to half guard.
Myers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Myers.
Ruogang is stalling in the full guard.
Myers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Myers controls Ruogang momentarily but Ruogang frees himself. #T4#
Ruogang is in close to Myers's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ruogang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ruogang connects with a couple of short punches.
Myers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ruogang controls the pace.
Myers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Yi Ruogang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruogang 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.
Ruogang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myers is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myers trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ruogang content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Patrick Myers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Myers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yi Ruogang.
Well Myers 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Myers!

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