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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quek Wei (ranked 3767 p4p, 3951 weight class) and Ibrahim Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 241 weight class). The key to victory for Quek Wei has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quek Wei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ibrahim Conrad!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conrad misses with a leg kick.
Conrad connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Conrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conrad throws a body punch but Wei moves out of range.
A punch combination from Conrad misses.
No joy there for Conrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conrad as he avoids it easily.
Conrad throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
Conrad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wei definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Conrad misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Conrad throws a nice looking combination but Wei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad darts in looking for a takedown but Wei gets double underhooks and turns Conrad into the cage.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Conrad shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wei eats them both and turns towards Conrad to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Conrad shoots in looking for a takedown. Wei tries to sprawl out of it but Conrad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wei manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Conrad with that takedown attempt.
Conrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Conrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wei slips a jab and a cross from Conrad.
It looked like Wei wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conrad leaves Wei with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conrad throws out a leg kick but Wei moves out of range and Conrad only half commits.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conrad throws out a leg kick but Wei moves out of range and Conrad only half commits.
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
Wei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Conrad. Those never looked like landing.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Conrad avoids it well and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Conrad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conrad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice sprawl there from Wei as Conrad shoots in.
Conrad looks winded!
Conrad closes the distance and clinches up with Wei, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes Wei against the cage but Wei circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conrad shoots in and drives through. Wei sprawls well.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
Conrad throws a combination that misses
and Wei counters with a left and a right that stings Conrad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei keeps the fight on the outside.
Wei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conrad sprawls and moves away.
Wei stuffs the takedown.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Conrad gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
Wei wants a takedown but no success here.
Wei can't get the takedown.
Wei is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wei avoiding damage as Conrad throws knees to the body.
Wei changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conrad fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conrad throws a series of punches but Wei moves out of range.
Wei dodges the punch combination from Conrad.
Conrad shoots in but Wei avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad looks to throw the jab but Wei is out of range.
Wei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Conrad sprawls and moves away.
Conrad misses with a two punch combination.
Wei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wei shoots in for a double leg but Conrad sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conrad fails with the takedown.
Conrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wei.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Conrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
A solid leg kick lands there for Conrad.
Conrad throws a hook to the side of Wei's head but Wei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wei feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but Conrad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Conrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick from Conrad lands but Wei takes it in his stride.
Conrad throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Conrad fails with the takedown.
Quek Wei is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Conrad lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wei shoots in looking for a takedown. Conrad tries to sprawl out of it but Wei keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conrad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense.
Ibrahim Conrad seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wei tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conrad manages to circle out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Conrad misses.
Wei avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wei.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conrad tries to clinch up but Wei circles away and keeps his distance.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
Conrad has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conrad throws a series of punches but Wei avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Wei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Conrad defends well and Wei ends up having to push Conrad into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Conrad prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wei drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conrad misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wei goes for a takedown attempt but Conrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wei has his feet on Conrad's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Conrad as Wei shoots in.
Conrad plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Conrad works over Wei's head and body with a nice combination.
Conrad throws a combination. Wei tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wei dives in for a single leg takedown but Conrad sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wei drops down looking for an ankle pick but Conrad pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conrad misses with the combination.
Wei attempts a counter takedown but Conrad avoids it well and moves away.
Wei showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conrad.
Conrad throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Conrad works over Wei's head and body with a nice combination.
Conrad looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wei is fending him off so far but Conrad persists. Nope, Wei circles away and we're back to standing.
Conrad wants to slow Wei down by chopping away at his legs.
Wei half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conrad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Conrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wei shoots in and drives through. Conrad sprawls well.
Conrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Wei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wei shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conrad as he avoids it easily.
Conrad tries to clinch but Wei is having none of it.
Conrad shoots in for a takedown but Wei shows good takedown defense.
Conrad moves into the clinch successfully.
Conrad misses with a punch on the inside.
Conrad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wei is working for takedown but Conrad is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Conrad showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Wei blocks the leg kick.
Wei appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wei dodges the punch combination from Conrad.
It looked like Wei was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wei.
Wei dives in and grabs Conrad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Conrad pushes down on Wei's head and hops out.
Conrad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Conrad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conrad closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wei to the mat! Wei manages to get full guard.
Conrad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Conrad throwing strikes from guard but Wei blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wei is pulling down on Conrad's head to control his posture.
Wei controls Conrad momentarily but Conrad frees himself.
Wei is controlling Conrad's posture.
Wei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wei controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Conrad displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wei.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quek Wei. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
Conrad dives in and grabs Wei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
Conrad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Conrad throws a right hand that Wei ducks under and follows up with a left that Wei also avoids with ease.
Conrad tries for a takedown but Wei sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conrad.
Wei shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conrad unleashes a big counter combination but Wei bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Conrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Conrad tries to get set, Wei tries to push him back and clinch up but Conrad manages to avoid the attempt.
Conrad dives in and grabs Wei's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wei pushes down on Conrad's head and hops out.
A combination from Conrad does no damage.
Wei fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad misses with a few strikes there.
Conrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conrad tries to clinch but Wei moves out of range.
Conrad slaps away a takedown attempt from Wei, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Conrad works over Wei's head and body with a nice combination.
Wei tries for a takedown but Conrad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Conrad looks to land a combination but Wei avoids it well.
Wei tries to counter with a takedown but Conrad is quick to defend against it.
Conrad tries to bum rush Wei with a series of wild strikes but Wei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Conrad tries to get set, Wei tries to push him back and clinch up but Conrad manages to avoid the attempt.
Wei darts in looking for a takedown but Conrad gets double underhooks and turns Wei into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad stops a takedown attempt from Wei.
Wei goes for a takedown in the clinch but Conrad prevents it.
A short left from Conrad.
Quek Wei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wei wants a takedown.
Wei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conrad slows down the pace here.
Wei drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Conrad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Conrad comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conrad 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Conrad!
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