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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Duc Hoang (ranked 2970 p4p, 4424 weight class) and Tamas Lakatos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tamas Lakatos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duc Hoang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tamas Lakatos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Lakatos or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoang, which made it look bad.
Hoang tries to move into range but Lakatos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoang motions for Lakatos to come forward. Hoang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hoang gets a clinch.
Hoang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lakatos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lakatos manages to break the clinch.
Lakatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoang was well out of range. Poor timing from Lakatos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoang wants to slow Lakatos down by chopping away at his legs.
Lakatos shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoang sprawls well. He's pushed Lakatos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hoang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lakatos throws a body punch but Hoang moves out of range.
Lakatos looks for a takedown but Hoang sprawls well.
Hoang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Duc Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas Lakatos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoang misses with a hook.
Lakatos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoang throws out the jab.
Lakatos tries to counter with a clinch but Hoang shakes him off and moves away.
Lakatos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hoang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lakatos manages to avoid it.
Lakatos moves out of range of the body kick from Hoang.
Lakatos rushes Hoang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lakatos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lakatos after a bit of a struggle.
Hoang slows down the pace here.
Hoang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lakatos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoang.
Hoang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lakatos is trying to pull guard but Hoang has him pressed against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Hoang.
Hoang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hoang.
Lakatos fails to pull guard.
Lakatos prevents a body shot from Hoang.
Hoang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hoang is pushing down on Lakatos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lakatos is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hoang trying to pass the guard but Lakatos defending well.
Lakatos tries to kick Hoang off but Hoang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakatos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hoang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hoang!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoang is looking to take a break and control but Lakatos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hoang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lakatos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hoang just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hoang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hoang working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lakatos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lakatos is letting Hoang control him for a moment.
Hoang scores with punches from side control.
Hoang is looking to take a break and control but Lakatos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lakatos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duc Hoang dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lakatos wants to slow Hoang down by chopping away at his legs.
Lakatos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lakatos throws a series of punches but Hoang moves out of range.
Hoang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lakatos.
A countering left hand to the body from Lakatos misses.
Hoang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lakatos can do to turn this around?
Lakatos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoang as he jumps to the side.
Hoang drives through and clinches with Lakatos against the cage.
Hoang is pushing Lakatos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakatos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoang is trying to trip Lakatos. He has hold of a leg but Lakatos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoang works over Lakatos with some ground and pound from guard.
Hoang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hoang forces his way into half guard.
Hoang wants to take a breather but Lakatos is having none of it.
That's two 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.
Hoang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lakatos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hoang wants to take a breather but Lakatos is having none of it.
Hoang is really struggling to control Lakatos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lakatos is trying to get back to full guard.
Hoang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hoang throwing shots but Lakatos is blocking nicely.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tamas Lakatos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lakatos throws a right hand that Hoang ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoang also avoids with ease.
Hoang is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakatos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoang's waist but Hoang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lakatos off to one side.
Lakatos dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duc Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas Lakatos.
Lakatos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoang.
Lakatos tries a head kick but it misses.
Lakatos shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakatos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lakatos is breathing heavily.
Hoang has closed the distance and engaged Lakatos in a clinch.
Lakatos lands with a right to the head.
Hoang is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lakatos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lakatos shoots in for a takedown but Hoang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lakatos closes the distance and pushes Hoang back into the cage.
Lakatos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoang walks away with a smile on his face. Lakatos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoang misses the shot to the body.
Lakatos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoang.
Hoang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hoang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lakatos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lakatos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duc Hoang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hoang is looking to clinch.
Hoang clinches.
Hoang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lakatos regains guard immediately.
Lakatos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lakatos's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duc Hoang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hoang wants to clinch.
Lakatos feints the counter takedown.
Hoang misses the shot to the body.
Hoang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lakatos is just out of range.
Lakatos dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lakatos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hoang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lakatos is trying to pull guard but Hoang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hoang tries for a takedown but Lakatos manages to get underhooks.
Duc Hoang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hoang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lakatos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hoang trying to stall but Lakatos improves his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lakatos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duc Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas Lakatos.
Lakatos tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoang avoids the damage to the body.
Lakatos blocks a body shot from Hoang.
A shot in the inside from Lakatos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoang.
Lakatos manages to break the clinch.
Lakatos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoang tries to avoid it but Lakatos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoang to the ground. Hoang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hoang misses with a body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lakatos.
Lakatos shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakatos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lakatos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lakatos moves into the clinch.
Lakatos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoang prevents it.
Hoang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lakatos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Hoang to work.
Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lakatos prevents it.
Lakatos can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lakatos tries a body shot but Hoang blocks it.
Lakatos is trying to break the clinch but Hoang is controlling him.
Lakatos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hoang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lakatos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lakatos fails to land the takedown.
Hoang is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lakatos fails with a takedown attempt.
Hoang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hoang throws a hook but Lakatos blocks it.
Hoang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hoang is struggling to control the position.
Lakatos jumps guard but Hoang stands there with Lakatos around his waist. Lakatos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Hoang.
Lakatos is stalling here.
Lakatos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoang slows down the pace here.
Lakatos tries to pull guard but Hoang holds him up against the cage and eventually Lakatos drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duc Hoang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hoang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duc Hoang!
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RATING
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