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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwasi Kwong (ranked 215 p4p, 99 weight class) and Rokken Roll (ranked 30 p4p, 12 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rokken Roll!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Roll misses the target.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Kwong throws a looping overhand right but Roll ducks down to avoid it.
Roll walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong slips a jab from Roll.
Kwong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kwong lands a jab to the nose.
Roll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.
Kwong is looking for a counter combo.
Roll attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Roll throws a low kick, looking for Kwong's leg but Kwong calmly moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Roll.
Roll fails with the takedown.
Kwong moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Roll misses with a two punch combination.
Roll connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Roll lands a really nice looking cross but Kwong seems unphased.
Kwong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Roll throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kwong's head backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Roll has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Roll fails with the takedown.
Kwong throwing a counter right hand but Roll manages to avoid it.
Kwong cracks Roll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Roll saw that one coming.
Roll fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kwong is looking to counter punch.
Kwasi Kwong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rokken Roll.
Roll connects with a solid leg kick.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kwong lands a nice shot that snaps Roll's head back.
Rokken Roll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Kwong misses.
Kwong lands a nice hook to Roll's body. Roll takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Roll tries to land a front kick but Kwong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roll displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roll scores with the left hand. Kwong knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kwong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roll misses with a straight left.
Roll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Kwong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Roll's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kwong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roll lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kwong connects with a body shot that sends Roll's belly button to the back.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Roll throws a body punch but Kwong moves out of range.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Kwong misses.
Roll loads up on a big right hand but Kwong slips the punch.
It looked like Kwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roll.
Kwong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kwong connects with a crisp jab.
Roll blocks a jab.
Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Roll is just out of range.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roll.
Kwong cracks Roll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kwong slips a straight right by Roll.
Kwong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roll throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kwong's head.
Roll defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Roll throws out a counter right but Kwong avoids it with no problem.
Roll looks to land a right hand but Kwong moved out of range.
Roll misses the jab.
It looked like Kwong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roll takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kwong tries to clinch but Roll is having none of it.
Roll slips under a jab.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Roll sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Roll is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Roll drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kwong pulls Roll in to control the position.
Roll wants to control from the top but Kwong keeps moving.
Kwong has his hands on Roll's head, controlling the position.
Roll trying to move into half guard but instead Kwong has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong being controlled here momentarily.
Roll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong wants to pass the guard but Roll is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod.
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.
Roll connects with a single shot there.
Roll connects with a solid leg kick.
Kwong connects with a right hand. Roll shakes it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Roll is looking to score with low kicks.
Kwong misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Roll does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Nice shot lands for Roll.
Roll throws a sloppy head kick and Kwong moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Kwong misses the target.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Roll getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kwong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Roll slips a jab from Kwong.
Nice straight punches there by Kwong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kwong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll moves away from the strike by Kwong.
An inside leg kick from Roll misses.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Roll avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kwong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roll! But no joy.
Roll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong throws a hook but Roll blocks it.
Kwong misses with a straight right.
Kwong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kwong throws a body punch but Roll moves out of range.
Kwasi Kwong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kwong lands with an overhand left.
Kwong ducks right into an uppercut from Roll.
Kwong takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Roll misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Kwong misses the target.
Roll tried to score with a low kick but Kwong checks it.
Roll swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kwong.
Roll is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Kwong.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Roll.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong tries to land a front kick but Roll steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roll throws a jab when Kwong was well out of range.
Roll throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kwong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roll throws a front kick that sends Kwong stumbling back into the cage.
Kwong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
Roll tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwong's elbow.
Roll blocks an uppercut.
Roll throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Roll jumps into guard, dragging Kwong to the mat.
Kwong content to stall in guard here.
Roll looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roll looking for a sweep. Not yet Roll, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roll is looking to sweep but instead, Kwong has passed into half guard.
Roll tries to roll over but Kwong keeps him under control.
Well, if Kwong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Kwong prevents Roll from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kwong controlling the pace.
Roll wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Kwong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Roll moves away and avoids it.
Roll delivers a nice body kick.
Roll connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Roll throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
Roll keeps Kwong at a distance using the push kick.
Roll throws a wild body kick that Kwong sees coming a mile off.
Kwong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roll's hands.
Kwong scores with a hook to the body. Roll takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rokken Roll will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Roll uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Roll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kwong.
Roll feints a counter leg kick.
Roll throws a looping overhand right but Kwong ducks down to avoid it.
Roll looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kwong misses the shot to the body.
Roll fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kwong.
Roll misses the body punch
and Kwong counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwong drops his hands momentarily and Roll takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roll lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kwong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roll.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Roll fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Roll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roll.
Roll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong slips under a jab from Roll.
Roll slips a straight right by Kwong.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll misses with a hook.
Kwong jabs Roll right on the nose. Roll blinks but takes it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roll scores with a jab to the body.
Roll ducks right into an uppercut from Kwong.
Roll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kwong dips to his left and cracks Roll with an uppercut!
Kwong cracks Roll with an open hand slap.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Roll.
Kwong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Kwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roll.
Roll smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Kwong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kwong scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roll manages to avoid it.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Roll slips a straight right by Kwong.
Roll has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kwong moves out of range as Roll throws a body kick.
Roll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kwong throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Kwong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roll.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roll keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
Roll turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Roll tries to work over Kwong's front leg with a kick but Kwong checks it.
Roll throws a leg kick but Kwong moved away.
Kwong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kwong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kwong lands a jab to Roll's midsection.
Kwong clobbers Roll with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roll.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roll.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Roll lands a jab to Kwong's midsection.
Kwong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Roll avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Roll misses with a two punch combination.
Roll scores with a jab to the head.
Roll defending well as Kwong loads up on a big left hand.
Kwong lands a really nice looking cross but Roll seems unphased.
Roll misses the jab.
Kwong misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Roll momentarily.
Roll pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roll swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kwong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kwong punishes Roll's body with a nice straight punch.
Kwong moves out of range as Roll strikes.
Kwong looks to land a body kick but Roll moved away.
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Roll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kwong.
Roll lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Roll gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kwong.
Kwong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roll shoots in for a takedown but Kwong shows good takedown defense.
Kwong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Roll on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roll bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kwong throws a hook but Roll avoids it easily.
Kwong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A good leg kick by Roll.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong lands with a nice body punch.
Kwong misses with an uppercut.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Roll should have avoided that one.
Kwong throws a right hand that Roll ducks under and follows up with a left that Roll also avoids with ease.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Roll moved out of range.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Roll's shoulder, as Roll tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roll throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwong.
Kwong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A swing and a miss from Roll.
Roll scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kwong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kwong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roll misses with an uppercut.
Kwong lands with a cross.
Roll misses with a looping left.
Roll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Roll takes one to the chin there.
Roll lands a jab to the nose.
Roll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kwong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
Our winner, Kwasi Kwong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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