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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wu Fei Chung (ranked 2896 p4p, 258 weight class) and Ismo Leikola (ranked 2231 p4p, 220 weight class). Fei Chung comes into the arena with God of Gamblers blaring out of the sound system. Leikola has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wu Fei Chung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ismo Leikola!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leikola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fei Chung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leikola connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Leikola checks a leg kick.
Leikola was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leikola uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fei Chung.
Leikola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leikola swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Leikola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leikola throws an off balance right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leikola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Leikola.
Fei Chung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fei Chung slips a straight right by Leikola.
A swing and a miss from Leikola.
Fei Chung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fei Chung throws out a loose jab but Leikola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Leikola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leikola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Leikola misses with a body shot.
Ismo Leikola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fei Chung!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Leikola tries to throw a body punch but Fei Chung avoids it by throwing Leikola back against the cage.
Fei Chung working hard to break the clinch.
Leikola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fei Chung swings wildly with an uppercut but Leikola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leikola digs a right hand underneath Fei Chung's ribcage. Fei Chung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fei Chung lands with a right to the head.
Fei Chung manages to break the clinch.
Fei Chung throws the left hand but Leikola avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leikola. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung scores with a jab. Leikola acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Leikola jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Leikola misses.
Fei Chung is looking to counter punch.
Fei Chung moves out of range of the body kick.
Fei Chung misses the jab.
Leikola motions for Fei Chung to come forward. Leikola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Leikola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leikola wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Leikola.
Fei Chung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ismo Leikola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body punch from Leikola.
Leikola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fei Chung takes one to the chin there.
Fei Chung throws a sloppy head kick and Leikola moves out of range easily.
Fei Chung connects with a body shot.
Fei Chung lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fei Chung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fei Chung lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung misses with a series of wild punches.
Leikola throws a hook but Fei Chung avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fei Chung misses the target.
Leikola throws the left hand but Fei Chung avoids the punch easily.
Fei Chung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leikola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leikola lands with a hook. Fei Chung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Leikola misses.
A little feinted left hand from Fei Chung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Leikola misses.
Sloppy strikes from Fei Chung. Those never looked like landing.
Leikola drops his hands momentarily and Fei Chung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fei Chung throws a jab but it's blocked by Leikola.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leikola throws out the jab.
Fei Chung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leikola lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses.
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!
Leikola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leikola misses with a leg kick
and Fei Chung counters with a shoot takedown. Leikola fights it but they end up in guard.
Leikola working a defensive guard here.
Leikola trying to control the position here.
Fei Chung pushing down on Leikola's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wu Fei Chung will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fei Chung feints and then cracks Leikola's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leikola down.
Fei Chung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fei Chung tries to land a body kick
and Leikola counters with a good low kick that Fei Chung was not able to check.
Leikola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leikola throws out a loose jab but Fei Chung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leikola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fei Chung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fei Chung misses the shot to the body.
Leikola blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Leikola misses.
A head kick misses from Fei Chung.
A little jabbing left from Leikola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fei Chung throws an overhand right that lands on Leikola's shoulder, as Leikola tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Fei Chung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Fei Chung.
Leikola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leikola scores with a nice right hand.
Leikola throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Leikola blocks a head kick by Fei Chung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leikola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Leikola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Leikola looks to score with a jab to the body but Fei Chung is just out of range.
Fei Chung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leikola's head backwards.
Leikola misses with a right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a nice uppercut.
Fei Chung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leikola misses with a low kick as Fei Chung jumps back.
Leikola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fei Chung avoids the body shot from Leikola.
Fei Chung delivers a nice body kick.
Leikola throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Fei Chung.
Leikola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fei Chung.
Fei Chung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leikola.
Fei Chung misses with a hook.
Leikola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Fei Chung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fei Chung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fei Chung takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Leikola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leikola throws a sloppy body shot
and Fei Chung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Leikola lands with a good body shot.
Leikola tries to clinch but Fei Chung is having none of it.
Fei Chung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leikola throws out the jab.
Fei Chung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leikola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Chung was well out of range. Poor timing from Leikola.
Fei Chung throws a low kick but Leikola moves out of range easily.
Leikola looks to land a right hand but Fei Chung moved out of range.
Fei Chung lands with an uppercut that bounces Leikola off the cage and back into range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leikola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fei Chung manages to avoid it.
Fei Chung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Leikola sprawls and moves away.
Leikola throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fei Chung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fei Chung jabs Leikola right on the nose. Leikola blinks but takes it well.
Fei Chung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leikola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Leikola throws a hook but Fei Chung blocks it.
Fei Chung connects with an inside leg kick.
Leikola scores with a hook to the body. Fei Chung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fei Chung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leikola counters with a stiff right hand.
Fei Chung looks to land a left hand but Leikola moved out of range nicely.
Leikola looks to land a right hand but Fei Chung moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leikola. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Leikola blocks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Fei Chung. Those never looked like landing.
Leikola wants to clinch up but Fei Chung keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leikola swings for the body but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Leikola lands a nice shot to the body.
Wu Fei Chung is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leikola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Chung moves away.
Fei Chung tests Leikola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fei Chung misses with a left hand
and Leikola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Leikola tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leikola. Fei Chung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fei Chung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leikola cracks a nice hook into Fei Chung's ribs.
Leikola throws a body punch but Fei Chung moves out of range.
Leikola throws a jab but it's blocked by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung connects with a leg kick. Leikola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leikola moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Leikola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leikola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leikola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ismo Leikola will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Leikola throws a jab when Fei Chung was well out of range.
Leikola slips a jab and a cross from Fei Chung.
Leikola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Leikola is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fei Chung rather than just go for the knockout.
Fei Chung throws a sloppy head kick
and Leikola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fei Chung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Leikola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Leikola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fei Chung moves away.
Leikola misses with a lunging right hand
and Fei Chung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fei Chung.
Fei Chung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leikola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fei Chung trying to control but Leikola is working from the bottom.
Leikola keeping full guard, as Fei Chung tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leikola wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fei Chung is now in half guard.
Leikola is looking to escape.
Leikola is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fei Chung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Leikola!
Fei Chung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Leikola is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fei Chung being controlled here, momentarily.
Fei Chung looking to control but Leikola passes into half guard.
Fei Chung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leikola is just content to waste time from the top position. Fei Chung takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leikola preventing the sweep.
Leikola wants to pass the guard but Fei Chung is keeping the position.
Fei Chung wants to sweep here but Leikola controlling him for the moment.
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.
Leikola wants to stand but Fei Chung is controlling his posture from full guard.
Leikola not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Leikola with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fei Chung lands a head kick!
Leikola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wu Fei Chung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fei Chung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wu Fei Chung!
During a confident post fight interview, Wu Fei Chung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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