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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Ekaku (ranked 359 p4p, 290 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 35 p4p, 32 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Satoshi Ekaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kwong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ekaku takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ekaku throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwong misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ekaku to counter with a crisp jab.
A cross from Kwong lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong connects with a nice looking jab.
Ekaku pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwong wants to counter the offense by Ekaku and move into the clinch position.
Ekaku takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Ekaku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ekaku.
Ekaku looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ekaku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ekaku scores with a jab to the body.
Ekaku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kwong.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Kwong.
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid body kick from Kwong.
Ekaku looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ekaku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kwong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ekaku finds it's way round the side to connect with Kwong's head.
Ekaku throws a low kick, looking for Kwong's leg but Kwong calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong has managed to clinch.
Kwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ekaku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ekaku tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kwong smiles and moves away.
Ekaku will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ekaku throws a right hand that misses
and Kwong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ekaku thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Ekaku.
Ekaku attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kwong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ekaku.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Ekaku moved out of range nicely.
Ekaku connects with a leg kick.
Kwong throws a leg kick
and Ekaku counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kwong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ekaku counters with a good low kick that Kwong was not able to check.
Kwong pushes Ekaku up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kwong.
Ekaku is trying to break the clinch but Kwong has him pressed against the cage.
Ekaku wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ekaku breaks from the clinch.
Kwong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ekaku back to the cage. Kwong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ekaku keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kwong.
Ekaku avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong works Ekaku's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwong slips a jab from Ekaku.
Kwong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ekaku slips a jab and a cross from Kwong.
Kwong misses with a lunging right hand
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Kwong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kwong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ekaku breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekaku.
Kwong clinches.
Ekaku is trying to push Kwong away but Kwong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kwong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ekaku tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwong throws a front kick that sends Ekaku stumbling back into the cage.
Kwong misses with a kick to the body.
Satoshi Ekaku is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ekaku thumps Kwong with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Kwong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ekaku.
Ekaku jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kwong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwong with a nice cross.
Kwong misses with a straight right.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ekaku misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku throws out a loose jab but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong throws the kick towards the body but Ekaku avoids it.
Ekaku jabs at Kwong's body.
Kwong misses with a hook.
Ekaku is looking to score with low kicks.
Ekaku sets himself, and Kwong steps forward looking for the clinch! Ekaku avoids it this time.
Kwong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Ekaku misses.
Kwong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ekaku cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ekaku moves out of range of the body kick from Kwong.
Kwong throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ekaku, as that shot connected.
Ekaku throws a solid leg kick but Kwong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ekaku.
Kwong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kwong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ekaku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ekaku misses with an uppercut. Kwong saw that one coming.
Ekaku connects with an inside leg kick.
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!
Kwong misses with a kick to the body
and Ekaku counters with a straight right hand.
Ekaku missing with a left hand there. Kwong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A clash of legs there as Ekaku blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Kwong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ekaku jumps guard but Kwong stands there with Ekaku around his waist. Ekaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kwong lands a shot to the body.
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but Kwong has him pressed against the cage.
Kwong lands with a left to the head.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ekaku tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Satoshi Ekaku. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong presses Ekaku against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Kwong.
Nice body punch from Kwong.
Ekaku has had enough of the clinch but Kwong keeps him there for the moment.
Kwong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ekaku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ekaku working hard to break the clinch.
Kwong tries a body shot but Ekaku blocks it.
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Kwong won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Kwong on the inside.
Ekaku's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kwong to keep the fight standing.
Ekaku can't break the clinch.
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but Kwong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ekaku prevents a body shot from Kwong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ekaku tries to pull guard but Kwong won't allow it.
A short left from Kwong.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwong tries to work over Ekaku's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong pushes Ekaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ekaku's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kwong pushes Ekaku back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ekaku jumps guard but Kwong stands there with Ekaku around his waist. Ekaku gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kwong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ekaku or not.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
Ekaku is trying to break the clinch but Kwong is controlling him.
Ekaku manages to break the clinch.
Kwong with a nice calf kick.
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.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kwong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ekaku.
Kwong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ekaku manages to break the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Kwong as he connects with a hook.
Kwong has Ekaku up against the cage in a clinch.
Ekaku wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kwong tries to throw a body punch but Ekaku avoids it by throwing Kwong back against the cage.
Ekaku pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ekaku walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kwong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kwong is out of range.
Kwong lunges at Ekaku with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ekaku's hand.
Kwong blocks a leg kick.
Kwong tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kwong. That one must have hurt.
Ekaku throws a leg kick but Kwong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kwong lands with an uppercut that bounces Ekaku off the cage and back into range.
Ekaku is looking to chop away at Kwong's legs.
Kwong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ekaku swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ekaku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kwong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ekaku lands a body shot.
Kwong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ekaku.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ekaku gets tackled into the cage by Kwong. Kwong maintains the clinch.
Kwong pushes Ekaku back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ekaku backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ekaku is trying to pull guard but Kwong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Ekaku blocks a body shot from Kwong.
Kwong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kwong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ekaku's efforts to push away.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ekaku's elbow.
Ekaku wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kwong has him pressed against the cage.
Ekaku has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kwong uses from the top position.
Kwong wants to get up but he can't break Ekaku's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kwong is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kwong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kwong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Satoshi Ekaku has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwong stands up and waves to Ekaku to follow him.
Kwong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kwong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ekaku.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Ekaku's head but Ekaku sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ekaku misses the target.
Kwong throws a body punch but Ekaku moves out of range.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ekaku moves away.
Kwong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kwong closes the distance but Ekaku moves to the side
and Ekaku counters with a stiff right hand.
Ekaku with a nice cross.
Ekaku lands a jab to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kwong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A very excited looking Kwasi Kwong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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