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Event:
RMMA 16 - Magomedov v Flynn
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Huang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Watcher defends it nicely.
Watcher tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Watcher closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Huang quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang controlling the position well.
Watcher working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Huang's thigh. Huang counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T1#
Watcher tries to free his leg and advance position but Huang is retaining full guard.
Watcher is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Watcher is one step ahead there.
Watcher wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.
Watcher keeps trying to improve his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Watcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Huang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang is pulling down on Watcher's head. It's preventing any offense from Watcher, at least for the moment.
Huang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Huang controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huang fails with the takedown#TD2#
so Watcher counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T3#
Huang 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.
Watcher trying to control but Huang is working from the bottom.
Watcher engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huang 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.
Watcher wants to pass the guard but Huang is keeping the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Watcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Huang dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Watcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watcher wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Huang is now in half guard.
Huang is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Watcher is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Ray Watcher dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
No luck for Huang with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Huang fails to land the takedown.
Huang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watcher as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang fails with the takedown.#T1##TD2#
Watcher closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huang struggling a bit here.
Watcher in the domination position with Huang hanging on.#SUB2#
Watcher swings around for an armbar but Huang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Watcher's guard.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Watcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang preventing the sweep. #T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Watcher is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Watcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Huang has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watcher preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Watcher looking to improve position, pressing down on Huang's thigh with his hand. Huang seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Watcher paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Watcher's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Huang picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
RMMA - Fight Night 5
Date: Apr 05, 2025 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD#
Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huang showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Lenkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Huang pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lenkov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Huang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Huang!
Huang moves into full mount!
Lenkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Huang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lenkov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang fails to move to back control.
Lenkov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Huang controlling from mount. #T1##SUB#
Lenkov tries to improve his position but Huang has taken his back! Huang has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lenkov tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Huang pushes Lenkov away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
RMMA - New York
Date: Mar 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Mica Galvao shoots for a takedown but Huang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mica Galvao looks for a takedown but Huang sprawls well.
Mica Galvao darts in looking for a takedown but Huang gets double underhooks and turns Mica Galvao into the cage.
As Mica Galvao tries to get set, Huang tries to push him back and clinch up but Mica Galvao manages to avoid the attempt.
Jonathan Huang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mica Mica Galvao.
Mica Galvao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Huang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mica Galvao somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mica Galvao keeps the fight on the outside.
Huang stuffs the takedown.
Huang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mica Galvao tries to avoid it but Huang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mica Galvao to the ground. Mica Galvao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Huang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mica Galvao.
Mica Galvao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mica Galvao stuffs the takedown.
Mica Galvao has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Huang counters with a shoot takedown. Mica Galvao fights it but they end up in guard.
Mica Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Huang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mica Galvao keeping moving, preventing Huang from controlling successfully.
Mica Galvao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Huang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#T3##SUB#
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Huang is looking to take a break and control but Mica Galvao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mica Galvao doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huang.
Mica Galvao is looking to control Huang's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mica Galvao avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mica Galvao gets full guard.
Huang trying to control the position from guard on top but Mica Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huang won't allow Mica Galvao to sweep him here.
Mica Galvao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mica Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mica Galvao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huang passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Huang dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Huang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mica Galvao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Huang defends it well.
Huang looks for a takedown but Mica Galvao sprawls well.
Huang fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Huang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mica Galvao keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huang blocks a head kick by Mica Galvao.
Huang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Huang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mica Galvao tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Huang is in Mica Galvao's guard.
Huang wants to pass the guard but Mica Galvao is keeping the position.
Huang won't allow Mica Galvao to sweep him here. #T1#
Mica Galvao is trying to control the position but Huang postures up.
Huang slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mica Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mica Galvao trying to control the position.
Huang content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mica Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huang manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Huang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mica Galvao is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Huang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Huang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mica Galvao working a defensive guard here.
Huang is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Huang pushes down on Mica Galvao's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Huang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mica Galvao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mica Galvao tries to get to full guard but Huang has control of the leg.
Huang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mica Galvao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mica Galvao won't allow Huang to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Mica Galvao looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huang scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mica Galvao moves into full guard.
Huang wants to control from the top but Mica Galvao keeps moving.
Huang is really struggling to control Mica Galvao but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mica Galvao is trying to keep Huang in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Huang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Mica Galvao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - Mica Galvao circles away.
Huang shoots in for a takedown but Mica Galvao shows good takedown defense.
Mica Galvao with the counter takedown but Huang avoids it easily.
Mica Galvao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huang half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mica Galvao fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Huang tries to sprawl but Mica Galvao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Huang trying to control here.
#T1#
Huang gets full guard.#SUB#
Huang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huang 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#
Mica Galvao tries to roll over but Huang keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mica Galvao wants to improve his position but Huang is controlling well.
#T2#
Mica Galvao is not content to let Huang control the position.
Huang works his foot free and advances to mount.
Huang wants to control the pace but Mica Galvao is squirming around nicely.
Mica Galvao is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huang wants to take Mica Galvao's back but he can't do it this time.
Huang controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Mica Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huang trying to control but Mica Galvao is having none of it.
Mica Galvao is wriggling around trying to escape.
Huang throws some wild stikes that Mica Galvao manages to avoid easily.
Mica Galvao really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Mica Galvao wants to control but Huang is having none of it.
Huang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mica Galvao bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Huang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mica Galvao manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mica Galvao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Huang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huang, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Huang.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Mikes tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Huang creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mikes sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Huang tries to advance to mount but Mikes denies him.
Mikes tries to buck Huang off but Huang is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Huang has an Americana. Mikes didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Huang is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Huang hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
MMAH 9 - Mferi vs Travis
Date: Jan 12, 2025 |
#R1#
Makhachev lands a head kick. Huang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Makhachev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Huang. Huang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Huang avoids the head kick by Makhachev.
Huang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD2#
Huang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Huang lands a decent elbow from side control. #SUB2#
Huang is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Makhachev looks calm but he's in trouble here. Huang gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Makhachev is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Huang lets go of the hold and Makhachev can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
MMAH 7 - Mferi vs Guerra
Date: Dec 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Hasashi gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Huang counters with a single leg into guard. Hasashi didn't expect that.
Huang wants to control from the top but Hasashi keeps moving.
Hasashi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Huang manages to pass to side control.
Hasashi is trying to stand.
Hasashi wants to stand back up but Huang manages to pass into side control.
Hasashi is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasashi is trying to escape the position but Huang is controlling the position. #T1#
Hasashi prevents Huang from moving into mount.
Hasashi is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Huang has just dragged him back down to the mat.#SUB2#
Huang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huang throws a strike aimed at the side of Hasashi's head but Hasashi avoids it well.
Huang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#SUB2#
Huang is trying to get an arm triangle but Hasashi is defending well. #SUB2#
Huang goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hasashi has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Huang but great work by Hasashi.#T2#
Huang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hasashi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Huang is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hasashi off and has taken his back!
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!
Huang wants to control but Hasashi is keeping busy.
Hasashi covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Huang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Huang. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Our spies down at at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ inform us that Huang has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hasashi covering up well under a series of strikes from Huang. #SUB2#
Huang is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Hasashi has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Huang has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Hasashi taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Huang doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jonathan Huang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2024 |
#R1#
So scores with a body shot.
Huang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but So moves away.#TD#
Huang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Huang showed some decent athleticism there.
Huang looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU#
Huang gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL2#
So gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Huang is defending well for now.#BC2#
So breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
So pulls out of a head kick attempt.
So tries to clinch but Huang is having none of it. #T1#
Huang slaps away a takedown attempt from So, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Huang fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging So to the ground. Huang is now in So's guard.
Huang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huang throwing strikes from guard but So blocks nicely.
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Huang throws a big right hand that misses.
Huang postures up in So's guard and throws a big left but So blocks it. #T2#
Huang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
So looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
So thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Huang stopping the sweep attempt from So.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Huang doesn't manage to clinch there - So circles away.
So throws a leg kick but Huang sees it coming and moves out of range.
So ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
So manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3##SU#
So is working an open guard so Huang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
So tries to clinch up.
So fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Huang is looking for a counter combo.#TD#
So gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
So wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Huang's hips, looking to push off. But Huang grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! So screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Jonathan Huang! |
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