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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Li Kong Ho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Li Kong Ho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Lang!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ho.
Lang has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ho is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ho on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Mark Lang has been cut.
Ho throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ho scores with a jab to the head.
Ho moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
I was talking to Ho's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ho misses with a knee strike.
Lang misses with the head strike.
Lang lands with a short shot to the head.
Ho lands with a light punch inside.
Ho misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ho throws an elbow but misses.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
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!
Ho lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lang working hard to break the clinch.
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ho scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho landing knees to the head.
Ho scores with a shoulder strike.
Ho tries a knee to the head but Lang blocks it.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ho prevents a body shot from Lang.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ho lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho controls his hands.
Ho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ho is keeping busy.
Ho lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Ho slows down the pace here.
Ho scores with a knee to the head.
Ho lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ho with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Ho with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ho tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang taking a breather.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Ho.
Lang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Ho.
Come on Ho - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lang wants to stall.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho stalling against the cage.
Lang tries a body shot but Ho blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lang.
Ho wants a takedown.
Lang misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Ho.
Lang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Ho.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ho stalling against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho scores with a knee to the head.
Ho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Lang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ho lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Ho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
Ho creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Kong Ho dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lang's cut.
That's time! Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ho cracks Lang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Lang throws a right hand that Ho ducks under and follows up with a left that Ho also avoids with ease.
Lang looks to throw the jab but Ho is out of range.
Lang walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ho.
No luck for Ho with that takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ho throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Langs head.
Ho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ho.
Lang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lang takes a shot to the head.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Ho pushes Lang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Ho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lang can do to turn this around?
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Lang controls the action.
Lang is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang is looking to break free of the clinch but Ho has double underhooks.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ho scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That has opened up Mark Lang's cut even more.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Ho lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Ho.
Ho connects with a knee to the head.
Ho lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lang is breathing heavily.
Ho goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lang ducks right into an uppercut from Ho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lang, pushing him back against the cage.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Ho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ho just leaning against Lang, taking a breather.
Ho lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lang can't fight it off and eventually Ho manages to take the fight to the floor. Lang looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ho landing some decent shots from guard.
Ho stays in close to Lang's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang looking to control.
Ho is pushing down on Lang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lang is fighting to maintain full guard but Ho has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ho missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ho's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ho scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lang is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Li Kong Ho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lang's cut.
That's time! Ho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lang doesn't seem bothered though.
Lang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ho connects with a jab.
Ho throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ho lands a jab to the nose.
Ho bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lang's head.
Nice uppercut there from Ho.
Lang is rocked!
Ho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho misses with a takedown attempt
and Lang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ho moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lang.
A nice side step and Lang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ho throws a shot from downtown. Lang moves away and avoids it.
Lang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ho with a body shot.
Ho buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ho digs a good body shot into Lang's ribs.
Ho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ho moves away from the strike by Lang.
Li Kong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ho drives through and clinches with Lang against the cage.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho just leaning against Lang, taking a breather.
Ho with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ho connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lang's face.
A nice left hand lands by Ho.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho lands a right hand.
Li Kong Ho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang is trying to break free.
Li Kong Ho has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ho misses with a body punch.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lang tries to stall but Ho uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ho lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang slows down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ho.
Lang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ho lands a right hand.
The cut above Mark Lang's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ho blocks an uppercut.
Mark Lang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang tries to break the clinch but Ho is controlling the position.
Lang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ho's elbow.
Ho lands a knee to the head.
Lang is stalling here.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang tries to circle away but Ho has him pinned against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ho as Lang tries to tie him up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Li Kong Ho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Kong Ho!
Li Kong Ho managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Flying Knee Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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