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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gianni Hamilton (ranked 25841 p4p, 4044 weight class) and Min Ho Kang (ranked 380 p4p, 317 weight class). Min Ho Kang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gianni Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Min Ho Kang!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton tries to keep at a distance but Kang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kang tries a knee to the head but Hamilton blocks it.
Hamilton jumps guard but Kang stands there with Hamilton around his waist. Hamilton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hamilton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hamilton keeps control of Kang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamilton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hamilton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kang circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamilton misses with the combination.
Hamilton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kang moves into the clinch successfully.
Kang has Hamilton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hamilton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gianni Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Min Ho Kang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hamilton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
Hamilton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kang swivels and escapes.
Kang fails with a takedown attempt.
Kang stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamilton. Hamilton gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamilton forces Kang back against the cage and clinches.
Hamilton is looking to break free of the clinch but Kang has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang is trying to pull guard but Hamilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kang can't get the takedown.
Kang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamilton smiles and moves away.
Kang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kang is working for takedown but Hamilton is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamilton uses from the top position.
Kang has a closed guard, preventing Hamilton from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hamilton preventing the sweep.
Hamilton passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton stalling.
Kang trying to control from the bottom.
Hamilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hamilton is thwarting Kang's attempts to control the position.
Kang wants to get back to his feet.
Hamilton wants to stand but Kang has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four 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.
Kang taking some punishment here, with Hamilton in his half guard.
Hamilton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hamilton trying to mount his opponent but Kang defends it.
Hamilton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kang trying to control but Hamilton postures up.
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 Gianni Hamilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hamilton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamilton is looking to clinch.
Hamilton fails to land with a series of punches.
Kang moves into range and clinches up with Hamilton.
Hamilton tries to break free but Kang pushes him back against the cage.
Hamilton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kang prevents it.
Kang breaks the clinch.
Kang shoots and misses
and Hamilton counters with a series of strikes. Kang will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kang moves to clinch but Hamilton breaks away
and Hamilton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hamilton circles away.
Kang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hamilton eats them both and turns towards Kang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kang shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gianni Hamilton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Min Ho Kang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hamilton closes the distance and clinches.
Hamilton is pressed up against the cage. Kang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hamilton down to the mat. Hamilton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hamilton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kang's guard.
Kang is wriggling around but Hamilton manages to pass to half guard.
Hamilton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hamilton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamilton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Hamilton 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.
Hamilton is pressing down on Kang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kang is holding on for now.
Hamilton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hamilton maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kang could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hamilton has cracked it and Kang is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hamilton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gianni Hamilton!
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