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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Xun Wong (ranked 1685 p4p, 170 weight class) and Peter Kropotkin (ranked 2889 p4p, 238 weight class). Kropotkin has chosen EUKZ as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xun Wong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Kropotkin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peter Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kropotkin throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kropotkin lands a right hook to the body.
Kropotkin clobbers Wong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kropotkin misses with a combination
and Wong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kropotkin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wong is trying to keep an underhook but Kropotkin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Kropotkin has control of the leg.
Kropotkin is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is not content to let Kropotkin control the position.
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong manages to get to full guard.
That's two 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.
Kropotkin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wong tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kropotkin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kropotkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wong keeps working.
Wong is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin controls the position.
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wong tries to improve position but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Wong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kropotkin wants to stand but Wong is controlling his arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wong is trying to improve his position.
Kropotkin working the strikes but Wong uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kropotkin forces his way into half guard.
Kropotkin is working for a kimura but Wong is defending it quite comfortably.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kropotkin is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kropotkin digs a good hook to Wong's body.
Wong wants to clinch
and Kropotkin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong misses with a body shot
and Kropotkin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wong misses the body punch
and Kropotkin counters with a stiff right hand.
Wong drives through and clinches with Kropotkin against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kropotkin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wong uses from the top position.
Wong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kropotkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Kropotkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wong defends it easily.
Kropotkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Kropotkin keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong is really struggling to control Kropotkin but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.
Kropotkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.
Wong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kropotkin has wrist control.
Wong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kropotkin is retaining full guard.
Kropotkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wong passes Kropotkin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying to control the action in half guard but Kropotkin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kropotkin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wong.
Wong wants to control but Kropotkin is keeping him busy.
Wong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kropotkin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wong.
Wong is stalling here. Kropotkin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kropotkin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kropotkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is looking to regain half guard here but Kropotkin keeps moving and retains side control.
Kropotkin wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
Wong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kropotkin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wong defending well though.
Kropotkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kropotkin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kropotkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kropotkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wong off the cage and back into range.
Kropotkin connects with a body shot that sends Wong's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wong off the cage and back into range.
Wong throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin is looking for the big counter here.
Kropotkin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin scores with a nice strike.
Kropotkin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wong swings for the body but Kropotkin moves out of range.
Kropotkin connects with a right hand. Wong shakes it off.
Wong moves to clinch but Kropotkin breaks away
and Kropotkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wong is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kropotkin.
Oh Wong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kropotkin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kropotkin connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Wong tumbling to the canvas! Kropotkin pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Wong was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peter Kropotkin!
Peter Kropotkin is the new featherweight champion!
Peter Kropotkin made sure to mention his sponsor, Hell's Balls Recovery (160) in his post fight interview.
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