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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwasi Kwong (ranked 118 p4p, 134 weight class) and Galen Dall Jr (ranked 16 p4p, 18 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 cm
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Red Belt
World class MT
Heavy handed |
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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 35 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr moves into range and clinches up with Kwong.
Kwong blocking some punches.
Kwong blocks a body shot from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr misses with a body punch.
Dall Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Dall Jr avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dall Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
Kwong works on Dall Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong pushes Dall Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong gets through Dall Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall Jr's elbow.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dall Jr's elbow.
Kwong lands a body shot.
Dall Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dall Jr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dall Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall Jr has hold of one of Kwong's legs. Kwong is fighting the takedown attempt but Dall Jr gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kwong is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Dall Jr dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall Jr wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kwong wants to control but Dall Jr postures up.
Kwong is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dall Jr is controlling him well.
Dall Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kwong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kwong stops Dall Jr from passing to mount.
Dall Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dall Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwong is trying to get back to full guard.
Dall Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kwong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dall Jr is looking for a kimura but Kwong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall Jr to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dall Jr is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kwong is just riding it out for now. Dall Jr eventually gives up the hold.
Kwong pushes Dall Jr off looking to stand but Dall Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Kwong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dall Jr is looking to pass Kwong's guard but actually Kwong recovers to full guard.
Dall Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwong dives on top into guard.
Dall Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kwong uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A big left from Kwong misses.
Kwong throws a body kick that misses
and Dall Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall Jr.
Dall Jr wants to pass the guard but Kwong is keeping the position.
Kwong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dall Jr is one step ahead there.
Dall Jr passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall Jr is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Kwong is defending well.
Kwong is looking to get back to is feet but Dall Jr passes into side control.
Dall Jr advances to mount.
Dall Jr is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kwong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kwong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kwong defends well.
Dall Jr 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.
Kwong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dall Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kwong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dall Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kwong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dall Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Dall Jr, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dall Jr is on top in guard.
Dall Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwong is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dall Jr is still trying to improve position.
Kwong wants to stand and escape but Dall Jr is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dall Jr looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Galen Dall Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dall Jr ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Kwong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dall Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall Jr staying out of range there.
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Dall Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dall Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kwong.
Kwong is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Dall Jr.
Kwong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dall Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwong ducks right into an uppercut from Dall Jr.
Dall Jr shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kwong is trying to defend but Dall Jr finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall Jr is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kwong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Galen Dall Jr!
After winning the bout, Galen Dall Jr 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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hype
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pop
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RATING
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