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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lee Hyoja (ranked 5768 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mosi Kondo (ranked 5957 p4p, 0 weight class). Mosi Kondo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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168 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Hyoja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mosi Kondo!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Hyoja misses
and Hyoja takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kondo scores with a nice strike.
Hyoja swinging wildly here.
Hyoja pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kondo back to the cage. Hyoja follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Good shot there by Kondo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kondo checks a leg kick.
Hyoja walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kondo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hyoja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hyoja misses the shot to the body.
Kondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hyoja momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyoja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kondo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A lazy left from Kondo finds it's target.
Hyoja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kondo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hyoja checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyoja drives through and clinches with Kondo against the cage.
Kondo working aggressively here.
Hyoja goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kondo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Hyoja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyoja takes a shot to the head.
Kondo tries to work over Hyoja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kondo working aggressively here.
Kondo scores with a hook to the body.
Hyoja is breathing heavily.
Hyoja blocking some punches.
Kondo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kondo has a couple of punches blocked by Hyoja.
Kondo can't find room to land a body shot as Hyoja controls the action.
Kondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hyoja looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyoja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kondo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hyoja to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kondo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kondo wants to stand but Hyoja is controlling the position.
Kondo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kondo wants to stand up but Hyoja is controlling him.
Kondo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hyoja throws a big elbow that misses.
Kondo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kondo is looking to sweep but instead, Hyoja has passed into half guard.
Kondo wants to control but Hyoja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hyoja sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kondo defending well though.
Hyoja lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hyoja thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kondo's head.
Kondo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hyoja.
Hyoja prevents Kondo from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hyoja is working away from the top position though.
Hyoja postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Kondo to stand up.
Kondo misses with a low kick.
Kondo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hyoja.
Hyoja checks a leg kick nicely.
Mosi Kondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hyoja fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hyoja scores with a takedown into Kondo's guard.
Hyoja with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mosi Kondo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kondo misses with a leg kick
and Hyoja counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kondo won't be happy with that.
Hyoja throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
An elbow from Hyoja crashes against the mat.
Hyoja decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kondo tries to clinch up.
Hyoja checks a low kick from Kondo.
Kondo thows a leg kick but Hyoja checks it
and Hyoja counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hyoja shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kondo's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kondo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hyoja controls the pace.
Hyoja decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hyoja checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondo misses with a leg kick.
Hyoja shoots for a takedown but Kondo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kondo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hyoja.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kondo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kondo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hyoja checks it well.
Kondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mosi Kondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab, jab by Kondo - just one landing.
Hyoja moves forwards but Kondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kondo lands a glancing blow to the side of Hyoja's head.
Hyoja fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyoja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Hyoja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hyojas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jab, jab by Kondo - just one landing.
Hyoja checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kondo. That's going to slow Hyoja down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyoja checks a low kick from Kondo.
As Kondo looks to move away, Hyoja throws a big counter combo but Kondo just gets out of the way.
Kondo cracks Hyoja with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kondo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hyoja's head.
Hyoja is rocked!
Kondo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oh Hyoja is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Kondo lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hyoja. Hyoja tries to recover but Kondo is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hyoja lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mosi Kondo!
In his post fight interview, Mosi Kondo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Lee Hyoja spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry my family and fans'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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