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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sum Yung Gai (ranked 1286 p4p, 789 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 187 p4p, 119 weight class). Kwasi Kwong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sum Yung Gai's chin.
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sum Yung Gai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yung Gai defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Yung Gai seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kwong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yung Gai presses Kwong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai pushes Kwong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong taking a breather.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Yung Gai is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwong gets an underhook and turns Yung Gai into the cage.
I was talking to Yung Gai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong has Yung Gai pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kwong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kwong has had enough of the clinch but Yung Gai keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong letting Yung Gai take a breather here.
Kwong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kwong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Kwong.
Yung Gai stalling against the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Kwong lands a left hand.
Yung Gai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai can't find room to land a body shot as Kwong controls the action.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yung Gai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kwong works on Yung Gai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong is stalling here.
A short left from Kwong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwong cracks Yung Gai with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kwong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kwong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kwong clinches up with Yung Gai and pushes him back against the cage.
Yung Gai struggles to land a body shot inside as Kwong controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai throws a head punch that misses.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong lands an uppercut.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong breaks the clinch.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong tries to clinch but Yung Gai is having none of it.
Yung Gai swats away the attempt to clinch by Kwong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yung Gai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kwong wants to counter the offense by Yung Gai and move into the clinch position.
Kwong lunges at Yung Gai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yung Gai's hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kwong, as that shot connected.
Kwong digs a good body shot into Yung Gai's ribs.
Kwong moves out of range as Yung Gai strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kwong!
Yung Gai is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yung Gai misses with a body shot.
Oh Yung Gai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Kwong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yung Gai seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong closes the distance and clinches.
Yung Gai lands a shot to the body.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Yung Gai.
Nice body punch from Yung Gai.
Good body shot from Kwong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yung Gai.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
Yung Gai trying to control the position but instead, Kwong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yung Gai into the cage.
Yung Gai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong lands with a left to the head.
Yung Gai leaning against his opponent.
Kwong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yung Gai smiles and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kwong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yung Gai connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kwong scrambles back to his feet.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Yung Gai punishes Kwong's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Kwong misses the jab.
Kwong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yung Gai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kwong to score with a decent uppercut.
Yung Gai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kwong at a distance.
Yung Gai looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwong is just out of range.
A nice side step and Kwong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kwong tries to clinch there but Yung Gai circles away.
Kwong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yung Gai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kwong.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yung Gai is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kwong.
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!
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Yung Gai checks a low kick from Kwong.
Yung Gai takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwong gets through Yung Gai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yung Gai taking a breather.
Kwong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwong gets through Yung Gai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kwong digs a right hand into Yung Gai's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yung Gai's gas tank.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yung Gai as Kwong tries to tie him up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yung Gai.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kwong can't find room to land a body shot as Yung Gai controls the action.
Kwong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Yung Gai.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong pushes Yung Gai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong tries to break the clinch but Yung Gai is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Kwong scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kwong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
Kwong pushes off an throws an elbow but Yung Gai leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai has a couple of punches blocked by Kwong.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwong lands with a right to the head.
Kwong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Yung Gai pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kwong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong tries to keep at a distance but Yung Gai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kwong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kwong lands a right hand.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong tries to stall but Yung Gai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai trying to stall but Kwong improves his position.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Yung Gai.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Kwong wants to take the fight to the mat but Yung Gai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yung Gai's elbow.
Yung Gai controlling the action here for a moment.
Yung Gai taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Yung Gai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Kwong wants a takedown.
Sum Yung Gai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwasi Kwong.
Kwong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kwong tries to circle away but Yung Gai has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yung Gai is trying to stall.
Yung Gai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kwong takes a swing at Yung Gai's ribcage but misses.
Yung Gai takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yung Gai has managed to clinch.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong works on Yung Gai's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kwong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yung Gai throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
The crowd cheers as Kwong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yung Gai doesn't seem phased though.
Kwong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yung Gai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kwong manages to circle out of the way.
Kwong is looking to chop away at Yung Gai's legs.
Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Kwong breaks away and moves out of range.
Kwong misses with a wild combination.
Yung Gai connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kwong. Kwong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Yung Gai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
A big left from Kwong misses.
As Kwong tries to get set, Yung Gai tries to push him back and clinch up but Kwong manages to avoid the attempt.
Yung Gai lands a nice hook to Kwong's body. Kwong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yung Gai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Yung Gai misses the shot to the body.
Yung Gai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yung Gai tries to counter by clinching up but Kwong breaks away and moves out of range.
Yung Gai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Yung Gai takes a swing at Kwong's ribcage but misses.
Yung Gai drives through and clinches with Kwong against the cage.
Yung Gai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong looking to slow down the pace here.
Yung Gai misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Gai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong tries to work over Yung Gai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Yung Gai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
A right hand to the body from Yung Gai.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yung Gai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yung Gai is stalling here.
Kwong misses with a body punch.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai misses with a body punch.
Kwong is trying to break the clinch but Yung Gai has him pressed against the cage.
Yung Gai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yung Gai swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sum Yung Gai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yung Gai lands a body punch.
Yung Gai blocking some punches.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Yung Gai.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yung Gai lands an uppercut.
Yung Gai is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yung Gai wants to stall.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Yung Gai is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Kwong.
Kwong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yung Gai swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Yung Gai walks into a straight right hand from Kwong.
Kwong lands a right hook to the body.
Kwong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kwong just misses with a punch to the body.
Yung Gai tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kwong manages to circle out of the way.
Kwong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kwong jabs at Yung Gai's body.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yung Gai has closed the distance and engaged Kwong in a clinch.
Yung Gai is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwong is keeping busy.
Yung Gai misses with some punches.
Kwong trying to control the position but instead, Yung Gai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kwong into the cage.
Yung Gai lands a nice uppercut.
Kwong lands a hook that snaps the head of Yung Gai backwards.
The referee calls for Yung Gai to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yung Gai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwasi Kwong.
Well Kwong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A relieved looking Kwasi Kwong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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