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UB 4: Crowning of New Champs PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Omi Shuai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ichigo Curas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai comes to the cage accompanied by Xiaolin Showdown. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omi Shuai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichigo Curas!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curas scores with a leg kick.
Shuai tries to clinch there but Curas circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curas.
Shuai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curas as he jumps to the side.
Curas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shuai counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Curas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Shuai has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shuai and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Shuai clinches with his opponent.
Shuai prevents Curas from breaking the clinch.
Curas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shuai tries to pull guard but Curas holds him up against the cage and eventually Shuai drops back down to his feet.
Shuai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shuai drives through with a takedown into guard.
Curas is looking to stand back up but Shuai counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Curas.
Shuai could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shuai controlling the action here.
Curas kicks Shuai off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai tries to clinch up but Curas circles away and keeps his distance.
Curas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Curas tries to bum rush Shuai with a series of wild strikes but Shuai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shuai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Curas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ichigo Curas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curas misses with a low kick.
Shuai has Curas up against the cage in a clinch.
Shuai breaks the clinch.
Shuai wants to clinch.
Shuai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curas dodges the punch combination from Shuai.
Shuai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omi Shuai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shuai leaves Curas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shuai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Curas.
A head kick misses from Shuai.
Shuai dodges the punch combination from Curas.
Shuai closes the distance and clinches up with Curas, looking for a takedown. Shuai pushes Curas against the cage but Curas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shuai throws a lazy head kick
letting Curas counter with a right hand.
Curas lands with a nice body kick.
Shuai is breathing heavily.
Curas thuds his shin into the meat of Shuai's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai tries for a takedown but Curas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curas. That's going to slow Shuai down.
Shuai blocks a head kick by Curas.
A low kick from Shuai misses
and Curas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Curas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Curas lands a leg kick that knocks Shuai off balance momentarily.
Shuai fails with the takedown.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Curas. Shuai shrugs it off though.
Curas feints and then cracks Shuai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shuai down.
Curas lands with a slapping head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Curas.
Curas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shuai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curas pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shuai back to the cage. Curas follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Curas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shuai backs up against the cage.
Curas feints and then cracks Shuai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Shuai down.
Curas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Shuai's sensitive parts.
Curas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Curas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Curas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Curas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shuai's head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Curas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curas.
Curas connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichigo Curas 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.
Shuai tries to move into range but Curas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shuai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Curas avoids it really well and circles away.
Ichigo Curas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curas throws a head kick that half lands.
Curas connects with a high kick.
No luck for Shuai with that takedown attempt.
Omi Shuai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shuai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curas misses with a head kick.
Curas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Shuai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omi Shuai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curas scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Curas.
Shuai takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Curas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shuai bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curas's head backwards.
Shuai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curas pinned against the cage. Curas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Curas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shuai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Curas somewhat.
Curas bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curas throws a one two combo.
Curas misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Curas with that takedown attempt.
Curas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Curas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Curas misses with a combination
and Shuai counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Curas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shuai.
A low kick from Curas is predictable there
and Shuai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shuai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai wants to pass the guard but Curas is keeping the position.
Shuai prevents Curas from getting back to his feet.
Shuai with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Curas wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Shuai manages to pass to side control.
Shuai passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Curas!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Shuai lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Curas hang on?
Shuai controlling from mount.
Shuai lands a nice shot to the head.
Shuai controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ichigo Curas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Shuai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shuai shoots in but no luck this time.
Curas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shuai moves in looking to clinch but Curas pushes him off.
Curas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curas.
Shuai tries to clinch there but Curas circles away.
Curas connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuai tries for a takedown but Curas circles away easily
and Curas counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shuai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shuai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Curas.
Shuai tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Curas counters with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shuai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omi Shuai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curas lands a leg kick that knocks Shuai off balance momentarily.
Curas throws a head kick but Shuai moves out of range.
Shuai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Curas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Curas lands a head kick. Shuai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Curas fails with a takedown attempt.
Shuai throws a sloppy head kick
and Curas counters with a leg kick.
Curas shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like Curas is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai moves into full guard.
Curas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Shuai is proving hard to escape from.
Shuai trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curas is looking to stand up but Shuai won't let him.
Shuai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shuai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curas defends it well.
Ground and pound from Shuai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai slips a nice elbow through Curas's hands, connecting with Curas's forehead.
Shuai is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Curas defends it well.
Curas is trying to stand back up but Shuai is controlling him
Shuai passes to full mount!
Shuai takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Curas taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Ichigo Curas just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck for Shuai with that takedown attempt.
Curas misses with a few strikes there.
Curas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curas shoots for a double leg takedown but Shuai sprawls well. He's pushed Curas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shuai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shuai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shuai shoots in for a takedown but Curas shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omi Shuai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curas is looking to slow Shuai down with leg kicks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curas, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Shuai as Curas shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shuai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shuai blocks a head kick by Curas.
Curas slips a jab and a cross from Shuai.
Curas misses with a body shot.
Shuai misses with the body kick
and Curas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shuai is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shuai shoots for a double leg takedown but Curas sprawls well. He's pushed Shuai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shuai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Curas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shuai fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Curas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Curas looks for a takedown but Shuai sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Shuai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shuai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Curas connects with a leg kick. Shuai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shuai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Curas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shuai moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curas keeps the fight on the outside.
Shuai has Curas up against the cage in a clinch.
Curas is trying to break free.
Shuai can't get the takedown.
Curas wants to break free but Shuai has control.
Curas prevents the takedown attempt.
Curas working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Curas's efforts to push away.
Shuai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shuai has Curas pressed against the cage, preventing Curas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shuai wants a takedown but no success here.
Curas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shuai has him pressed against the cage.
Shuai tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shuai has Curas pressed against the cage, preventing Curas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shuai lands a shoulder strike.
Curas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shuai tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Curas smiles and moves away.
A low kick from Curas is predictable there
and Shuai holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Curas gets underhooks to prevent Shuai's takedown attempt.
Shuai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Curas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A left hand lands to the body for Shuai.
Curas is trying to push Shuai away but Shuai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shuai keeps control of Curas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shuai jumps guard.
Curas wants to stand but Shuai has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Curas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shuai holds on and takes a little breather.
Shuai is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Shuai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ichigo Curas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Shuai clinches.
Shuai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Curas is trying to force a seperation but Shuai has the dominant position.
Curas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shuai won't allow it.
Curas is trying to break free.
Shuai has Curas pressed against the cage, preventing Curas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shuai tries to pull guard but Curas holds him up against the cage and eventually Shuai drops back down to his feet.
Curas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shuai won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shuai has him pressed against the cage.
Curas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shuai has him pressed against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Curas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shuai won't allow it.
Shuai breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Curas walks away with a smile on his face. Shuai gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omi Shuai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curas tries to keep at a distance but Shuai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shuai has him pressed against the cage.
Curas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shuai.
Shuai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shuai is defended easily by Curas.
Curas shoots for a double leg takedown but Shuai sprawls well. He's pushed Curas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Curas is defended easily by Shuai.
Shuai pushes Curas up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Shuai changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Curas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shuai throws a lazy uppercut
and Curas counters with a nice body kick.
Curas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shuai dives in and grabs Curas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Curas pushes down on Shuai's head and hops out.
Curas fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shuai.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curas. Shuai does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curas.
Shuai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Curas as he jumps to the side.
Curas misses with a combination
and Shuai counters by clinching up.
Shuai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shuai takes one to the side of the head.
Shuai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curas is fending him off so far but Shuai persists. Nope, Curas circles away and we're back to standing.
Shuai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shuai circles away quickly and effectively.
Shuai connects with a solid leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shuai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Curas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curas stuffs the takedown.
Curas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shuai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curas pinned against the cage. Curas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Curas lands a nice looking body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Curas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Curas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ichigo Curas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Curas tries to keep at a distance but Shuai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Omi Shuai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shuai throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curas blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Omi Shuai.
I think Curas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigo Curas!
Ichigo Curas is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zoro Moro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kato Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong has chosen Nunchucks as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoro Moro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kato Hong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Moro.
Moro clinches up against the cage.
Hong jumps guard but Moro stands there with Hong around his waist. Hong gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moro breaks the clinch.
Hong shoots in but no luck this time.
Hong swats away the attempt to clinch by Moro.
Moro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Moro is defending well for now.
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zoro Moro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Hong.
Moro trying to land knees to the body.
Moro is breathing heavily.
Hong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hong tries to stall but Moro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moro manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Moro looking for a sweep. Not yet Moro, not yet.
Hong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hong.
Hong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hong shoots in but no luck this time.
Hong dives in and scores a takedown into Moro's guard.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Moro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong postures up.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hong trying to control but Moro is working from the bottom.
Hong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to control from the top but Moro keeps moving.
Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moro is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hong is controlling him.
Hong advances position into side control!
Hong wants to control but Moro is keeping him busy.
Moro could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moro keeps working.
Hong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Moro to his feet.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Moro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moro fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Moro tries to hold on but Hong pushes him away.
Hong controlling the pace for now.
Hong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Hong dominated that round.
That's time! Moro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hong is looking to clinch but Moro is avoiding it.
Hong fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Hong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hong somewhat.
Hong tests Moro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zoro Moro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hong looks for a takedown but Moro sprawls well.
Zoro Moro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kato Hong.
Hong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moro swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moro tries to avoid it but Hong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moro to the ground. Moro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Moro has managed to clinch.
Moro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moro tries to pull guard but Hong won't allow it.
Moro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hong walks away with a smile on his face. Moro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moro did well to prevent Hong getting side control.
Hong is looking for a kimura but Moro is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hong to get the leverage.
Moro looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moro is looking for a sweep. Hong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hong manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moro is trying to stand up.
Hong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moro is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hong is landing with some decent strikes but Moro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hong with shots to the head and body - Moro looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hong unloading with bombs!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Moro's face.
Hong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Moro looks a forlorn figure.
Hong dominating with strikes here.
Moro wants to hold on but Hong pushes him away.
Hong looking to control but Moro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hong raining down hammerfists from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hong.
Hong controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moro is looking to escape.
Moro looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kato Hong 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.
Hong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Hong politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hong prefers to stall for the moment though.
Check out the look on Hong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Moro tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moro is really stuck here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hong. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hong punishes Moro with strikes from the back mount.
Can Moro hold on?! Hong is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Moro is trying to remain composed but Hong is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Moro prevents Hong from getting a body triangle.
Hong has the hooks in. Moro is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Moro looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hong.
Moro fending off the submission attempt from Hong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moro is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Hong wants to control but Moro is keeping busy.
Moro is trying to get back to his feet but Hong has full control of the position and if anything, Moro has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A lull in the action here.
Hong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moro for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro rolls, trying to escape but Hong keeps control of the position.
Moro is working hard here to advance position.
Hong trying to control.
Hong avoiding Moro 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moro is really stuck here.
Hong just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Moro looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Moro won't enjoy being in this position. Hong looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Moro is tapping - it's over boys! Hong picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kato Hong!
Kato Hong is the new middleweight champion!
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