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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Simba (ranked 24937 p4p, 4602 weight class) and Shaman Weaver (ranked 514 p4p, 430 weight class). Weaver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Close Your Eyes by Acen. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Simba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaman Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simba throws a lazy right hand but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simba. That's going to slow Weaver down.
Simba swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weaver.
Simba moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weaver. Simba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simba scoring well with a low kick there.
Simba scores with a kick to the midsection.
Weaver lands a slapping body shot.
Simba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Simba bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Simba lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Simba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Weaver will feel that in the morning.
A lazy body kick from Simba
and Weaver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Weaver moves nicely into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver scoring with punches from side control.
Weaver happy to just control the position for now.
Simba is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Weaver asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Weaver lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Simba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weaver on the ground.
Weaver creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
 Simba is rocked!
Weaver has hold of Simba's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Simba tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Weaver cranks the arm and Simba screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Simba, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Shaman Weaver!
After winning the bout, Shaman Weaver thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floki Gunnarsson (ranked 24546 p4p, 3675 weight class) and Dong Hyun Kim (ranked 580 p4p, 440 weight class). Gunnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by BROTHERS OF METAL - Fire, Blood And Steel. Kim comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danza Kuduro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Floki Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Hyun Kim!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Gunnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong Hyun Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Kim.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gunnarsson! Kim is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floki Gunnarsson!
In his post fight interview, Floki Gunnarsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ksawery Supko (ranked 3996 p4p, 5181 weight class) and Blake Knight (ranked 471 p4p, 542 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Supko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mój Świat. Knight comes into a darkened arena with his song building. March Or Die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ksawery Supko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blake Knight!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight cracks Supko with a good jab.
Knight loads up on a big right hand but Supko slips the punch.
Knight misses the body punch
and Supko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Supko counters with a nice uppercut.
A cross from Supko lands.
Supko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Supko misses the target.
Supko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Blake Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knight bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Supko.
It looks like Blake Knight has been cut.
Knight tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Supko was well out of range. Poor timing from Knight.
Supko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supko.
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!
Supko throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Knight misses with a hook.
Knight lands a jab-cross combination.
Knight throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
Knight connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Supko momentarily.
Knight throws a jab when Supko was well out of range.
Supko is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Knight misses.
Supko slips under a jab.
Supko throwing a counter right hand but Knight manages to avoid it.
Knight swings for the body but Supko moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Supko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Supko throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
We've been told by Supko's head coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight staying out of range there.
Supko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knight.
Supko looks to land a left hand but Knight moved out of range nicely.
Supko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Supko staying out of range there.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Knight cracks Supko with a good jab.
Supko lands a nice hook to Knight's body. Knight takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knight moves away from the strike by Supko.
Knight misses with a right hand
and Supko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Knight takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Supko slips a jab from Knight.
Knight throws a hook but Supko avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Supko is looking to counter punch.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
A big left from Knight misses.
Knight throws a poor cross that misses
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Knight throws a hook to the side of Supko's head but Supko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knight lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Supko circles away quickly and effectively.
Knight rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Supko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Supko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Knight throws a jab but it's blocked by Supko.
A left lands for Supko.
Supko misses with a hook. Knight ducked under it nicely.
Supko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Knight throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Knight.
Some wild striking there from Supko.
Knight moves out of range of the strikes.
Knight throws a shot from downtown. Supko moves away and avoids it.
Knight misses with a straight right.
Knight rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supko counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Supko is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Supko.
Supko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Supko misses with a looping left.
Knight ducks under a wild hook from Supko.
Knight misses with a hook
letting Supko counter with a right hand.
Knight throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Supko counters with a straight right hand.
Knight misses with a wild body shot.
Supko is looking to counter punch.
Supko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Supko defending well as Knight loads up on a big left hand.
Supko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Supko misses with a looping left.
Knight misses the shot to the body.
Supko moves out of range of the strikes.
Supko moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Supko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Supko.
Supko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 Knight is rocked!
Supko shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Knight takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Supko sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Knight bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ksawery Supko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Landeau (ranked 3354 p4p, 3472 weight class) and Omar Bonga (ranked 428 p4p, 436 weight class). Landeau kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Doorman - Slowthai. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Monte Landeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Bonga!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeau is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Landeau can pounce on him.
Landeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Landeau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonga.
Bonga swings for the body but Landeau moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Landeau. Bonga shrugs it off though.
Donk. Landeau catches Bonga right on the button with a cross.
Landeau connects with a body shot.
Landeau scores with a spinning back kick!
Bonga looks winded!
Landeau drops Bonga with a beautiful combination! Bonga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Landeau is looking for the KO!
Bonga is rocked!
It looks like Omar Bonga has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bonga is still on wobbly legs! Can Landeau finish him?
A hook to the body from Landeau.
Landeau lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Bonga senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Monte Landeau!
A very excited looking Monte Landeau rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Omar Bonga had this to say: 'Today Bonecrusher... he get crushed '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Aguayo (ranked 2434 p4p, 3496 weight class) and Sledge Wrou (ranked 289 p4p, 365 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gonzo Aguayo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sledge Wrou!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrou thuds a left hand into Aguayo's body.
Aguayo slips a jab from Wrou.
Wrou misses with a wild body shot.
Aguayo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick from Aguayo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aguayo avoids the body shot from Wrou.
Wrou cracks Aguayo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wrou throws a lazy uppercut
and Aguayo counters with a nice body shot.
Wrou misses with a right hand
and Aguayo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Aguayo's head coaches at 3Band MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aguayo avoids the body shot from Wrou.
Aguayo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Wrou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Aguayo staying out of range there.
Wrou misses with a hook. Aguayo ducked under it nicely.
Wrou walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aguayo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wrou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguayo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wrou misses the jab.
Aguayo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wrou just misses with a punch to the body.
Aguayo throws a big counter combination but Wrou scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Aguayo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wrou throws a jab but it's blocked by Aguayo.
Aguayo drops his hands momentarily and Wrou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wrou throws out a loose jab but Aguayo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sledge Wrou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguayo ducks under a wild hook from Wrou.
Aguayo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wrou dodges the punch combination from Aguayo.
Aguayo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wrou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aguayo doesn't seem bothered though.
Aguayo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aguayo lands with a hook. Wrou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wrou swings widly with a right hand
and Wrou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body punch from Wrou.
Aguayo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aguayo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wrou.
Wrou misses with a shot to the body
and Aguayo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aguayo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wrou misses with a hook. Aguayo ducked under it nicely.
Wrou takes a swing at Aguayo's ribcage but misses.
Wrou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Wrou.
Wrou has closed the distance and engaged Aguayo in a clinch.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
Aguayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguayo tries to work over Wrou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wrou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wrou lands a shoulder strike.
Wrou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Wrou.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aguayo.
Aguayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aguayo working aggressively here.
Wrou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aguayo backwards.
Wrou misses with a punch on the inside.
Wrou pushes Aguayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aguayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aguayo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wrou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wrou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aguayo backwards.
Aguayo is rocked!
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!
Wrou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Aguayo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrou unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Aguayo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wrou is unloading with more strikes now! Aguayo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sledge Wrou!
Sledge Wrou is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Genko Yeshuati (ranked 2138 p4p, 2552 weight class) and Li Gong (ranked 183 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Genko Yeshuati!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Li Gong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yeshuati looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yeshuati connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gong. Gong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good jab.
Yeshuati lands a lovely overhand right.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
A nice side step and Gong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yeshuati connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeshuati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yeshuati bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeshuati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Yeshuati.
Yeshuati throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yeshuati works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yeshuati throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gong.
Yeshuati lands with a shot to the body.
Yeshuati throws a nice looking combination but Gong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yeshuati swinging wildly here.
Gong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yeshuati stuns Gong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gong slips under a jab from Yeshuati.
It seemed like Gong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yeshuati misses with a hook.
Yeshuati throws a series of punches but Gong avoids them all with ease.
Genko Yeshuati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Yeshuati.
Yeshuati throws a nice looking combination but Gong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati misses with a double jab.
Yeshuati is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeshuati loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong throws out a counter right but Yeshuati avoids it with no problem.
Yeshuati misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yeshuati wants to clinch
and Gong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeshuati missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeshuati moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gong misses with a wild combination.
Yeshuati connects with an inside leg kick.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but Gong moves out of range.
Gong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yeshuati throws a hook to the side of Gong's head but Gong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeshuati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Gong swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Yeshuati.
Gong blocks a head kick by Yeshuati.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gong! But no joy.
Yeshuati misses with a hook. Gong ducked under it nicely.
Gong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yeshuati checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yeshuati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gong unleashes a big counter combination but Yeshuati bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yeshuati throws a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Yeshuati misses with a hook. Gong ducked under it nicely.
Yeshuati misses with a hook.
Gong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeshuati.
Gong throws a series of punches but Yeshuati avoids them all with ease.
Yeshuati drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yeshuati connects with a leg kick.
Yeshuati wants to clinch up but Gong keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati moves out of range as Gong strikes.
Yeshuati throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yeshuati with a nice cross.
Yeshuati tries to close the distance and clinch but Gong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeshuati fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Yeshuati does it's job there.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshuati with the inside leg kick.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gong keeps the fight on the outside.
Gong misses with a wild combination.
Yeshuati scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genko Yeshuati dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yeshuati tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeshuati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yeshuati here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yeshuati with a nice cross.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yeshuati has got the better of the exchanges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gong.
The fighters circling - Yeshuati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeshuati throws a head kick but Gong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeshuati throws a head kick that misses.
Yeshuati lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gong's sensitive parts.
Yeshuati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gong can do to turn this around?
Yeshuati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Genko Yeshuati is winning the standup battle so far.
Gong swings for the body but Yeshuati moves out of range.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeshuati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but Gong moves out of range.
Yeshuati sizes up Gong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeshuati manages to avoid it.
Yeshuati throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gong! But no joy.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshuati misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeshuati jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gong scores with a jab.
Yeshuati stuns Gong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yeshuati with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yeshuati lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeshuati throws a head kick that half lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yeshuati scores with a decent looking hook.
Yeshuati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yeshuati misses with a combination
and Yeshuati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Yeshuati.
Yeshuati throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gong counters with a body kick that stops Yeshuati in his tracks momentarily.
Yeshuati walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeshuati misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gong! But no joy.
Yeshuati throws a sloppy head kick and Gong moves out of range easily.
Yeshuati lunges at Gong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gong's hand.
Yeshuati scores with a hook.
Yeshuati lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yeshuati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeshuati moves in looking to clinch but Gong pushes him off.
Yeshuati lands a high kick!
Yeshuati misses with an uppercut.
Gong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yeshuati with a body shot.
Yeshuati is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Gong misses.
Yeshuati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Gong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yeshuati lands with a hook. Gong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yeshuati moves in looking to clinch but Gong pushes him off.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati misses with a two punch combination.
Gong moves out of range of the strikes.
And Gong responds with a good body kick, but Yeshuati manages to step out the way in time.
Yeshuati takes a swing at Gong's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Yeshuati as he connects with a hook.
Yeshuati misses with a wild combination.
Yeshuati throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeshuati lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeshuati lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gong checks a leg kick.
Gong scores with a hook.
Yeshuati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Yeshuati throws a series of strikes that have Gong backpedaling.
Gong needs to keep his hands up - Yeshuati had a free shot at his head there.
Gong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeshuati throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genko Yeshuati dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yeshuati is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yeshuati works Gong's body with a nice hook.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yeshuati moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yeshuati throws a sloppy head kick and Gong moves out of range easily.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati tries to close the distance and clinch but Gong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yeshuati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeshuati throws a head kick but Gong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeshuati missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yeshuati throws a leg kick
and Gong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yeshuati is looking to clinch.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshuati tries to bum rush Gong with a series of wild strikes but Gong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yeshuati has closed the distance and engaged Gong in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Yeshuati's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gong lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gong misses with the head strike.
Gong lands a left hand.
Yeshuati wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gong has him pressed against the cage.
Yeshuati breaks from the clinch.
Yeshuati throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gong on the side of the head.
Gong lands a leg kick that knocks Yeshuati off balance momentarily.
Yeshuati wants to clinch up but Gong keeps it at a distance.
Yeshuati thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yeshuati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yeshuati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Yeshuati misses the target.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeshuati is just out of range.
No joy there for Yeshuati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gong avoids the head kick by Yeshuati.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeshuati fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gong checks it well.
Yeshuati misses with an uppercut
and Gong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yeshuati darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Yeshuati misses its intended target.
Yeshuati lands a jab.
Yeshuati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yeshuati missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gong slips a straight right by Yeshuati.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati connects with a leg kick.
Yeshuati misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy left from Yeshuati finds it's target.
Yeshuati jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gong feints a counter leg kick.
Yeshuati thuds his right hand into Gong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gong throws out a powerful jab.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeshuati manages to avoid it.
Yeshuati fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
Gong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yeshuati takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Yeshuati.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati fails to land with a series of punches.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeshuati tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeshuati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeshuati lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gong takes a swing at Yeshuati's ribcage but misses.
Yeshuati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeshuati thows a leg kick but Gong checks it
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut.
Yeshuati throws a sloppy head kick
and Gong counters with a stiff right hand.
Gong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yeshuati is rocked!
Gong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yeshuati. Yeshuati obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Yeshuati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yeshuati rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Yeshuati as he connects with a hook.
Yeshuati seems to have got his legs back now.
Gong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Genko Yeshuati did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshuati lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yeshuati throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gong throws a wild body kick that Yeshuati sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Yeshuati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good jab.
Gong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yeshuati listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong walks into a jab.
Yeshuati swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yeshuati is looking to clinch.
Yeshuati tries to clinch up
and Gong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Yeshuati.
Yeshuati connects with a body shot that sends Gong's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Yeshuati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yeshuati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeshuati throws a sloppy head kick and Gong moves out of range easily.
Yeshuati moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGong.
A jab from Yeshuati misses.
Yeshuati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeshuati lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yeshuati lands a jab to the head.
Yeshuati thumps Gong with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeshuati moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Yeshuati misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeshuati throws a shot from downtown. Gong moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Gong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yeshuati darts in trying to clinch
and Gong counters with a right hand to the body.
Yeshuati connects with a single shot there.
Yeshuati tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeshuati throws a leg kick but Gong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yeshuati throws a big shot that misses.
Gong slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Yeshuati misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gong misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati misses with a few strikes there.
Yeshuati misses with the combination.
Gong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Yeshuati misses
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Yeshuati throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gong counters with a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeshuati.
Gong moves away from the strike by Yeshuati.
Gong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yeshuati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong.
Gong moves out of range as Yeshuati strikes.
Gong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yeshuati thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gong if he has to take too many more of those.
Yeshuati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gong connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeshuati throws a head kick but Gong moves out of range.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Gong - just one landing.
Yeshuati misses with the combination.
Yeshuati throws a series of punches but Gong moves out of range.
Gong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Genko Yeshuati had his way with Li Gong in 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. This is the final round!
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeshuati lands a nice shot that snaps Gong's head back.
Yeshuati wants to clinch up but Gong keeps it at a distance.
Gong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gong avoids the body shot from Yeshuati.
Yeshuati connects with the punch.
Yeshuati closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Gong.
Yeshuati takes a shot to the head.
Gong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong prevents Yeshuati from breaking the clinch.
Gong lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong tries to work over Yeshuati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yeshuati blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong struggles to land a body shot inside as Yeshuati controls his hands.
Gong misses with a body punch.
Yeshuati prevents a body shot from Gong.
Yeshuati is trying to push Gong away but Gong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Gong on the inside.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Yeshuati working hard to break the clinch.
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yeshuati is looking to break free of the clinch but Gong has double underhooks.
Yeshuati prevents a body shot from Gong.
Gong working aggressively here.
Yeshuati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yeshuati throws a series of punches but Gong moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yeshuati scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeshuati misses with an uppercut. Gong saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Gong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeshuati tries to bum rush Gong with a series of wild strikes but Gong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Yeshuati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gong throws a big shot that misses.
Gong moves forwards but Yeshuati connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gong keeps the fight on the outside.
Yeshuati blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Yeshuati wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yeshuati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Yeshuati as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Yeshuati finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Yeshuati.
Yeshuati misses with a combination
and Gong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yeshuati really felt that one!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Yeshuati checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeshuati connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gong momentarily.
Gong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeshuati scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeshuati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Li Gong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeshuati works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gong avoids the head kick by Yeshuati.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gong! But no joy.
Yeshuati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gong is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yeshuati takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Genko Yeshuati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gong looks to land a right hand but Yeshuati moved out of range.
Yeshuati throws a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Yeshuati lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeshuati lands a head kick. Gong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yeshuati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yeshuati tests Gong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yeshuati throws a head kick that half lands.
Yeshuati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Yeshuati lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Genko Yeshuati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yeshuati, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genko Yeshuati!
Genko Yeshuati is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Genko Yeshuati thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Diaz (ranked 2595 p4p, 2431 weight class) and Kyoshi Sun (ranked 348 p4p, 324 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is OPULENT. A fine choice. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyoshi Sun!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sun.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Sun breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Sun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sun blocks a jab.
Sun misses the body punch
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Sun moved out of range.
Sun misses with a hook.
Sun tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Diaz tries to counter by clinching up but Sun breaks away and moves out of range.
Sun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sun moves into the clinch.
Sun tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sun working aggressively here.
Sun prevents a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Sun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Diaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Sun should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Diaz has tightened it up now! Sun should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Noah Diaz!
Noah Diaz is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Noah Diaz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lingo Rex (ranked 2598 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Elo Mnusk (ranked 356 p4p, 248 weight class). Elo Mnusk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lingo Rex!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elo Mnusk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mnusk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rex.
Mnusk misses the jab.
Rex tries to counter by clinching up but Mnusk breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Mnusk misses.
Mnusk works Rex's body with a nice hook.
Rex rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mnusk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mnusk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rex.
Mnusk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rex.
Elo Mnusk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mnusk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mnusk throws a body punch but Rex moves out of range.
As Mnusk tries to get set, Rex tries to push him back and clinch up but Mnusk manages to avoid the attempt.
Rex looks to land a right hand but Mnusk moved out of range.
Rex slips a jab from Mnusk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mnusk lands with a shot to the body.
Mnusk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rex counters with a nice body shot.
Mnusk scores with a nice right hand.
Mnusk throws a body punch but Rex moves out of range.
Rex takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mnusk misses with a straight right.
Mnusk throws a hook but Rex blocks it.
Rex is looking to counter the offense by Mnusk and move into the clinch.
Mnusk drops Rex with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Rex! Mnusk dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Mnusk!
Elo Mnusk is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Elo Mnusk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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FIGHT
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