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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Choi Siwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Quitoriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincent Quitoriano will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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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
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Choi Siwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Quitoriano!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siwon gets caught napping as Quitoriano dives in and scores a takedown. Siwon manages to retain guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Quitoriano wants to control from the top but Siwon keeps moving.
Siwon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Quitoriano!
Siwon looking to ground and pound but Quitoriano is blocking nicely.
Quitoriano wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Siwon.
Siwon lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Quitoriano hang on?
Quitoriano bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Quitoriano throws a strike but Siwon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Quitoriano can't keep his opponent in guard - Siwon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quitoriano is controlling Siwon's trapped leg to prevent Siwon from advancing to side control.
Siwon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Siwon wants to control but Quitoriano is keeping him busy.
Siwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Siwon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quitoriano doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Siwon.
Quitoriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quitoriano is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Siwon is working for a kimura but Quitoriano is defending it quite comfortably.
Siwon wants to free his trapped foot but Quitoriano is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Siwon wants to work for an arm triangle but Quitoriano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siwon wants to stand up but Quitoriano has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Quitoriano!
Quitoriano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Siwon looking to ground and pound but Quitoriano is blocking nicely.
Siwon wants to control but instead Quitoriano manages to regain half guard.
Siwon throwing shots but Quitoriano is blocking nicely.
Siwon is looking to advance position but Quitoriano won't allow it.
Siwon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quitoriano is just riding it out for now. Siwon eventually gives up the hold.
Quitoriano pushes Siwon off looking to stand but Siwon dives back in and keeps control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quitoriano sees it coming and defends easily.
Siwon is working for a submission of some sort.
Siwon seems to be looking for submissions.
Quitoriano wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Quitoriano trying to control from the bottom.
Siwon is looking for a kimura but Quitoriano is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Siwon to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon dominated that round.
That's time! Siwon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quitoriano darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Siwon gets back to full guard.
Siwon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Siwon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quitoriano defends well.
Siwon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Quitoriano manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Quitoriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Quitoriano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siwon drops back looking for a leg! Quitoriano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Quitoriano manages to kick Siwon off! Siwon jumps back into Quitoriano's guard.
Siwon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Siwon wanted to stand there but Quitoriano had control of the position.
Quitoriano is looking to stand up but Siwon isn't so interested in that idea.
Siwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Quitoriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quitoriano can't keep his opponent in guard - Siwon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Siwon looks to land a strike but Quitoriano avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Quitoriano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Siwon wants to control from the top but Quitoriano keeps moving.
Quitoriano wants to get back to his feet but Siwon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Siwon has gone for a leg lock! Quitoriano slips out almost immediately though and dives into Siwon's guard.
Siwon looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Quitoriano is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siwon wants to stand and escape but Quitoriano is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siwon seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Siwon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quitoriano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siwon pulls Quitoriano in close to prevent any damage.
Choi Siwon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Choi Siwon just wasn't active enough.
Siwon leaves Quitoriano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siwon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quitoriano manages to avoid it.
A combination from Siwon does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quitoriano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Choi Siwon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Quitoriano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Siwon leaves Quitoriano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Quitoriano shoots and misses
and Siwon counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi Siwon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincent Quitoriano.
Siwon throws a jab but it's blocked by Quitoriano.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quitoriano.
Quitoriano shoots in looking for a takedown. Siwon tries to sprawl out of it but Quitoriano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Siwon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siwon lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Siwon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Quitoriano slips a jab and a cross from Siwon.
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.
Quitoriano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Siwon to the ground. Quitoriano is now in Siwon's guard.
Quitoriano pushing down on Siwon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Siwon is defending against the submission attempts here by Quitoriano.
Siwon manages to get to full guard.
Quitoriano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siwon keeping full guard, as Quitoriano tries to pass.
Quitoriano wants to control from the top but Siwon keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siwon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Quitoriano controls the pace.
Siwon has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Quitoriano doesn't defend quickly enough and Siwon has managed to lock this one up! Can Quitoriano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Siwon on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Choi Siwon!
Choi Siwon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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FIGHT
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