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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raminus Polus (ranked 476 p4p, 880 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 60 p4p, 130 weight class). Kwasi Kwong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwong backwards.
It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Polus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
Polus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kwong prevents it.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Polus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kwong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Kwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Polus slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwong swinging wildly here.
It looked like Polus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polus's hands.
Polus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polus slips under a jab from Kwong.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Kwong avoids it well and moves away.
Kwong lands a glancing blow to the side of Polus's head.
Kwong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Polus.
A short uppercut from Kwong.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Polus.
Polus misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kwong.
Polus has Kwong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kwong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polus backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus digs a right hand underneath Kwong's ribcage. Kwong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong breaks from the clinch.
Polus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kwong moves into range and clinches up with Polus.
Kwong tries to circle away but Polus has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Polus fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kwong.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Polus tries to throw a body punch but Kwong avoids it by throwing Polus back against the cage.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Polus blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Polus.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Kwong.
A short body shot lands from Kwong as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Kwong lands with a short shot to the head.
Polus goes for a takedown attempt but Kwong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Kwong coming out on top.
Kwong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kwong misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kwong won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polus wants to take a breather but Kwong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Polus.
Kwong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polus is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwong dives on top into guard.
Kwong stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position.
Polus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kwong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kwong trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong jabs at Polus's body.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kwong moves into the clinch successfully.
Polus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Polus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong lands an uppercut.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike.
Polus lands with a right to the head.
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwong misses with a two punch combination.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus counters with a straight right hand.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Polus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong clobbers Polus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polus lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Polus misses with a body punch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Polus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Kwong controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Polus.
Polus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kwong pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Polus saw that one coming.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
Kwong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Kwong misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong scores with a jab to the head.
Polus slips under a jab.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
Kwong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polus on the side of the head.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kwong throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Polus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Polus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raminus Polus's cut is getting worse.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Polus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kwong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus throwing a counter right hand but Kwong manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus slips under a jab from Kwong.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Kwong throws a nice looking combination but Polus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kwong thuds a left hand into Polus's body.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwong misses the jab.
Polus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kwong throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Kwong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kwong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kwong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poluss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Polus is rocked!
Kwong misses with a lunging right hand
and Polus counters with a shoot takedown. Kwong fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Polus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwong wants to control the position but Polus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Polus seems to have got his legs back now.
Polus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kwong's thigh. Kwong counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Polus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwong keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus throwing strikes from guard but Kwong blocks nicely.
Kwong keeping moving, preventing Polus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwong is keeping the position for now.
Kwong is looking to sweep but instead, Polus has passed into half guard.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kwong trying to hold on to Polus's head to control him but Polus postures up.
Polus controlling the action here.
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Polus trying to control from half guard but Kwong is working away.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polus.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
Polus takes one to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kwong lands a really nice looking cross but Polus seems unphased.
Polus avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus cracks Kwong with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Polus.
Kwong pushes Polus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwong tries to work over Polus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kwong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A victorious Kwasi Kwong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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