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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allen Iverson (ranked 5767 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Dong Hyun Ma (ranked 459 p4p, 304 weight class). Dong Hyun Ma acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Iverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dong Hyun Ma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma defending well as Iverson loads up on a big left hand.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Ma connects with a looping right hand.
Iverson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ma at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Ma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson misses with a hook to the body
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand.
Iverson with a jab.
Ma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Ma counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Ma finds it's target.
Ma moves away from the strike by Iverson.
Iverson misses with a low kick.
Iverson has his takedown stuffed
and Ma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ma lands with a hook. Iverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iverson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ma counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ma catches Iverson right on the button with a cross.
Iverson misses with a series of wild punches.
Iverson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ma missing with a left hand there. Iverson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ma pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ma.
Iverson throws out a loose jab but Ma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Allen Iverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ma has closed the distance and engaged Iverson in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ma throws an elbow but it misses.
Iverson prevents the takedown attempt.
Iverson gets underhooks to prevent Ma's takedown attempt.
Ma tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Iverson after a bit of a struggle.
Iverson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Iverson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iverson slips nicely into half guard.
Iverson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Iverson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ma for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Iverson goes for a double leg but Ma avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ma continues to drive forward.
Ma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ma has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Iverson uses from the top position.
Iverson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Iverson sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma trying to keep a closed guard but Iverson is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson looking to pass the guard.
Ma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iverson defends well.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iverson wants to control from the top but Ma keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
Allen Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Iverson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ma's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson throws a series of punches but Ma moves out of range.
Iverson connects with an inside leg kick.
Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ma.
Iverson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Iverson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ma is working Iverson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ma wants to control from the top but Iverson keeps moving.
Iverson looking to control but Ma passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson trying to control here.
Iverson is looking to escape.
Ma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Iverson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ma.
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ma stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Iverson is trying to control but can't.
Iverson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Iverson is staying active underneath Ma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Iverson avoids the head kick by Ma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iverson misses with an uppercut. Ma saw that one coming.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ma is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Ma circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Ma misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Ma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Iverson darts in trying to clinch
and Ma counters with a single leg into guard. Iverson didn't expect that.
Ma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iverson looking to control.
Ma is pushing down on Iverson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Iverson is fighting to maintain full guard but Ma has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ma is working for a submission of some sort.
Ma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson is trying to maintain the position but Ma is very close to passing his half guard.
Ma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Ma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ma is looking to take a break and control but Iverson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ma defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ma defends well and Iverson ends up having to push Ma into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ma tries to land knees in the clinch but Iverson avoids the damage to the body.
Iverson has clasped his hands together around Ma's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ma has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Iverson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Iverson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Iverson scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson stands up.
Iverson misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iverson. Ma does a little dance to reset his feet.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ma defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Iverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Iverson misses with a right hand
and Iverson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Iverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Iverson looking to control but instead Ma has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ma is in trouble now - Iverson has advanced to mount!
Ma trying desperately to get to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Hyun Ma is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iverson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Hyun Ma.
Well Ma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Hyun Ma!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dong Hyun Ma made sure he mentioned Sakura Style, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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