UB 6: Hong Vs. Moro II PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Blanka Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bo Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bo Wang is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jimmy
vs
Wang

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blanka Jimmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bo Wang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jimmy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jimmy in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Wang is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Blanka Jimmy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Chiet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aang Avatar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avatar has chosen An Epic as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chiet
vs
Avatar

200 cm
18
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Chiet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aang Avatar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiet shoots and misses

and Avatar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chiet won't be happy with that.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Avatar decides to stand back up.
Chiet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avatar counters with a left and a right that stings Chiet.
Chiet misses with a head kick.
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!

Avatar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avatar is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chiet tries to kick Avatar off but Avatar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Avatar stands up and beckons Chiet to join him on the feet.

Avatar has managed to clinch.

Avatar gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Avatar sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Avatar decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Avatar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiet tries to escape but Avatar is in control.
Chiet is letting Avatar control him for a moment.

Avatar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Chiet is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiet throws a combination that misses

and Avatar moves into the clinch.

Avatar jumps guard.
Avatar throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Avatar has his foot on Chiet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chiet works his way back into a safe position though.
Chiet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chiet wants to control from the top but Avatar keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avatar trying to control the position here.

Chiet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Avatar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chiet has Avatar in his guard.
Avatar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Chiet wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Chiet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Avatar counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Chiet's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aang Avatar dominated that round.
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.

Avatar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Avatar clinches with his opponent.

Avatar gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Chiet looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Avatar decides to stand and escape the position.

Avatar drives through with a takedown into Chiet's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Avatar gets to his feet. Chiet looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chiet with a poor takedown
letting Avatar counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avatar lands a leg kick that knocks Chiet off balance momentarily.

Avatar shoots in and bounces Chiet off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Chiet looking for a guillotine here but Avatar defends easily.

Avatar gets to his feet - Chiet follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Avatar throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chiet tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Avatar is in Chiet's guard.
Avatar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Aang Avatar.

Avatar drives through and clinches with Chiet against the cage.

Avatar gets control of Chiet's arms and successfully pulls guard. Avatar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chiet is looking to work some ground and pound but Avatar has wrist control.
Avatar keeping full guard, as Chiet tries to pass.
Chiet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chiet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Avatar keeping moving, preventing Chiet from controlling successfully.
Avatar is controlling Chiet's posture.
Avatar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chiet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Aang Avatar wasn't active enough on the ground.

Avatar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Chiet manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Avatar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Aang Avatar was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Avatar clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aang Avatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Avatar scores with a takedown into Chiet's guard.

Chiet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Avatar defends it easily.
Avatar seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Avatar gets to his feet - Chiet follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avatar scores with a takedown into Chiet's guard.

Avatar stands up from Chiet's guard - Avatar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chiet gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Avatar counters with a single leg into guard. Chiet didn't expect that.
Avatar controlling from the top position.

Avatar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chiet, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chiet shoots and misses
and Avatar counters with a slapping leg kick.

Avatar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chiet throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Chiet has his foot on Avatar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avatar works his way back into a safe position though.
Avatar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Avatar stands and steps away. Chiet gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Avatar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Avatar slows the pace down in half guard.
Avatar works his way into side control.
Jake Chiet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Avatar has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Avatar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chiet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Avatar counters with a head kick. That will keep Chiet thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Chiet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiet misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Avatar gets a clinch.

Avatar manages to break the clinch.
Aang Avatar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jake Chiet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Avatar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aang Avatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Avatar 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aang Avatar!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Granger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Po Ping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ping has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Tyson Granger has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Granger
vs
Ping

190 cm
18
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
245 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Granger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Po Ping!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Granger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Granger trying to control but Ping is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ping is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Granger trying to control but Ping is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Granger there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ping is looking to improve his position but Granger isn't that keen on the idea.
Ping is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Granger trying to control but Ping is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ping manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ping tries to get to full guard but Granger has control of the leg.
Ping is staying active underneath Granger, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

We're going to have a standup here because Tyson Granger wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ping shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Granger as he avoids it easily.
Ping avoids a punch combination nicely.
Granger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ping but Ping pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ping shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Granger pinned against the cage. Granger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Granger misses with a takedown attempt - Ping sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tyson Granger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ping tries to clinch but Granger is having none of it.
Granger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Granger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Granger shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping shoots in looking for a takedown. Granger tries to sprawl out of it but Ping keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Granger manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ping shoots in and gets a takedown into Granger's guard.
Granger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ping is one step ahead there.
Granger is breathing heavily.
Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Granger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ping stops Granger from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ping lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Ping decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ping shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Granger pinned against the cage. Granger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ping is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Granger's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ping landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ping moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Po Ping dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ping moves to clinch but Granger breaks away

and Granger counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ping won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Ping's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ping. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ping tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Ping is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ping sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ping throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ping manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Granger trying to control the position from guard on top but Ping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ping wants to control the position but Granger says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Granger drops an elbow to the side of Ping's head.
Ping trying to control but Granger postures up.
Ping is not content to let Granger control the position.
Ping is trying to maintain the position but Granger is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Granger prevents Ping from improving his position.

Granger is working for a submission of some sort.
Ping looks like he's trying to stand up.
Granger is trying to control the action in half guard but Ping is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ping wants to get back to full guard.
Ping punching from the bottom.

Ping is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Granger pulls his head out easily.

Ping actively working from the bottom here.
Ping is breathing heavily.

Granger is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ping is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Granger!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ichigo Curas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omi Shuai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai has chosen Xiaolin Showdown as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Curas
vs
Shuai

170 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ichigo Curas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omi Shuai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
No luck for Curas with that takedown attempt.
Shuai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Curas but Curas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Curas scores with a head kick. Shuai tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Curas fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Curas.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curas.
Curas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichigo Curas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shuai cracks the inside of Curas's front leg.
Curas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curas wants it to stay on the feet.
Curas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shuai counters with a series of strikes. Curas will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curas scores with a leg kick.
Curas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Shuai counters by clinching up.
Curas is breathing heavily.
Shuai avoiding damage.

Curas has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shuai uses from the top position.
Shuai slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Curas is looking to stand up but Shuai isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shuai controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Omi Shuai.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shuai is defended easily by Curas.

Shuai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shuai tries to pull guard but Curas holds him up against the cage and eventually Shuai drops back down to his feet.
Curas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curas wants to get back to striking at distance but Shuai won't allow it.

Shuai jumps guard.
Curas wanted to stand there but Shuai had control of the position.

Shuai is looking for a triangle but Curas pushes his legs off easily.

Curas stands up and waves to Shuai to follow him.
Curas scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice sprawl there from Curas as Shuai shoots in.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Curas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Curas counters with a head kick. That will keep Shuai thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Curas tries to bum rush Shuai with a series of wild strikes but Shuai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shuai looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Curas throws a lazy body kick

and Shuai counters by moving into the clinch.
Shuai works on Curas's body with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shuai can't find room to land a body shot as Curas controls the action.
Curas has had enough of the clinch but Shuai keeps him there for the moment.
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 Ichigo Curas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sloppy strikes from Curas. Those never looked like landing.
Curas throws a leg kick but Shuai moved away.
Shuai lands a head kick. Curas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shuai wants to clinch up but Curas keeps it at a distance.
Curas looks for the body kick but Shuai saw that one coming.
Shuai tries to score a power double leg takedown but Curas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shuai somewhat.
Shuai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curas as he avoids it easily.
Shuai swinging wildly here.
Curas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shuai is breathing heavily.
Shuai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curas keeps Shuai at a distance using the push kick.
Shuai is looking to clinch but Curas is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Curas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Curas swinging wildly here.
Curas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shuai throws a right hand that misses
and Curas counters with a two punch combo.
Curas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shuai's head.
Curas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shuai tries to clinch but Curas is having none of it.
Shuai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Curas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shuai on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai misses with a head kick.
Shuai tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick from Curas lands but Shuai takes it in his stride.
Curas leaves Shuai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ichigo Curas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omi Shuai.
Curas is looking to slow Shuai down with leg kicks.
Ichigo Curas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shuai tries to clinch but Curas is having none of it.
Curas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Shuai.
Curas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curas throws a head kick but Shuai moves out of range.
Shuai shoots in for a double leg but Curas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Shuai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Curas, pushing him back against the cage.
Shuai tries to pull guard but Curas won't allow it.

Curas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid leg kick lands there for Curas.
Curas tries a head kick but it misses.

Shuai closes the distance and clinches.
Curas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curas prevents a body shot from Shuai.
Shuai stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Shuai's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shuai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Curas manages to break the clinch.
Shuai tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shuai shoots in and drives through. Curas sprawls well.
Shuai should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Curas throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Curas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shuai tries to clinch up but Curas circles away and keeps his distance.
Curas throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shuai shoots in for a takedown but Curas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters circling a little - Curas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Curas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichigo Curas dominated that second round.
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.

Shuai tries to clinch up but Curas circles away and keeps his distance.
Ichigo Curas is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Curas as Shuai shoots in.
Shuai slaps away a takedown attempt from Curas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shuai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shuai shoots in and drives through. Curas sprawls well.
Curas throws a right and a left that Shuai avoids nicely.
Curas cracks the inside of Shuai's front leg.
Curas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shuai tries to clinch up but Curas circles away and keeps his distance.
Curas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Shuai slaps away a takedown attempt from Curas, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Curas tries to keep at a distance but Shuai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shuai fails to pull guard.
Ichigo Curas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omi Shuai.
Curas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Curas is trying to push Shuai away but Shuai has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Curas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shuai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shuai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Curas manages to break the clinch.
Shuai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Curas as he avoids it easily.
Curas stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curas wants it to stay on the feet.
Curas lands a head kick. Shuai smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Shuai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Shuai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curas blocks a head kick by Shuai.
Curas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curas thumps Shuai with a low kick.
Shuai will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shuai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai misses with a double jab
and Curas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Curas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shuai checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shuai fails with a takedown attempt.
Curas throws a nice looking combination but Shuai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shuai fails with a takedown attempt.
Curas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shuai if he has to take too many more of those.
Curas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Curas tries to bum rush Shuai with a series of wild strikes but Shuai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Curas. No joy for Shuai on that attempt.
Curas looks for a takedown but Shuai sprawls well.
Curas misses with a leg kick

and Shuai counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stalling in the clinch from Shuai.
Curas has had enough of the clinch but Shuai keeps him there for the moment.
Curas tries to break free but Shuai pushes him back against the cage.

Shuai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curas lands with a nice combination. Shuai backs away looking to recover.
Shuai tries to clinch but Curas moves out of range.
Curas moves out of range of the body kick from Shuai.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichigo Curas clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Shuai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shuai shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curas pinned against the cage. Curas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Curas closes the distance and clinches up with Shuai, looking for a takedown. Curas pushes Shuai against the cage but Shuai circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shuai has a takedown stuffed.
Curas has a takedown stuffed.
Shuai's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shuai tries for a takedown but Curas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ichigo Curas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omi Shuai.
Curas shoots in for a double leg but Shuai sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Curas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shuai tries to clinch but Curas is having none of it.
Shuai misses with an uppercut
and Curas counters with a one-two to the body.
Curas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shuai fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Curas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shuai throws a wild body kick that Curas sees coming a mile off.
Curas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shuai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Curas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shuai throws a predictable looking body shot
and Curas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Shuai on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Curas throws a nice looking combination but Shuai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shuai fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Shuai as Curas shoots in.
Shuai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Curas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Curas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shuai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curas is fending him off so far but Shuai persists. Nope, Curas circles away and we're back to standing.
Curas leaves Shuai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Curas lands a lovely overhand right.
Shuai shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Curas defends it nicely.
Shuai has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Curas.
Curas throws a nice looking combination but Shuai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shuai shoots in for a takedown but Curas shows good takedown defense.
Curas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shuai circles away.
Curas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Shuai moves into the clinch successfully.
Shuai has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Curas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Curas manages to break the clinch.
Curas feints a jab promting Shuai to slip. Curas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shuai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Shuai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curas lands a jab to Shuai's midsection.
Shuai shoots in but Curas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Curas throws a nice looking combination but Shuai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ichigo Curas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shuai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Curas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shuai.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shuai avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ichigo Curas had his way with Omi Shuai in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Shuai misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shuai throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Curas's waist but Curas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shuai off to one side.
Curas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shuai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ichigo Curas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omi Shuai.

Curas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Curas showed some decent athleticism there.

Curas stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Shuai is trying hard to land a takedown here. Curas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Curas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shuai blocks a low kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Shuai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Shuai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Shuai fails in his attempt to clinch.
Curas lands a nice looking body shot.

Shuai gets the takedown into side control.
Shuai remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curas taking a bit of punishment here - Shuai scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Curas is trying to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curas is looking to get back to his feet here but Shuai is keeping cool and he's managed to take Curas's back.

Shuai is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Curas is defending well though. Shuai let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Curas as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Shuai!
Curas is trying to stand back up.
Shuai softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shuai looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuai is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curas holding both Shuai 's hands and preventing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Omi Shuai.
I think Curas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichigo Curas!
Ichigo Curas retains his lightweight title!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kato Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoro Moro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong comes to the cage accompanied by Nunchucks. The key to victory for Kato Hong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Hong
vs
Moro

180 cm
18
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kato Hong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoro Moro!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong shoots in and drives through. Moro sprawls well.
Hong moves in looking to clinch but Moro pushes him off.
Hong tries to clinch up but Moro circles away and keeps his distance.
Moro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Moro swats away the attempt to clinch by Hong.
Hong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Hong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Moro is controlling him.
Hong working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong wants to sweep here but Moro controlling him for the moment.
Hong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Moro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kato Hong just wasn't active enough.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Moro.

Moro shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moro showed some decent athleticism there.
Moro should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hong wants to get back to full guard but Moro has passed into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.

Moro stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hong.

Moro drives through with a takedown into Hong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Moro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moro advances position into side control!
Moro wants to control but Hong is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Moro seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Moro wants to control but Hong is keeping him busy.
Moro lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to bench press Moro off him but Moro keeps the position.

Moro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Moro's guard! Nice work there by Hong!

Moro pushes Hong off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Hong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Moro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Hong decides to stand back up. Hong steps back and let's Moro get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoro Moro dominated that round.
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.

Moro rushes Hong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Moro has hold of one of Hong's legs. Hong is fighting the takedown attempt but Moro gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Moro looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Moro stands up and waves to Hong to follow him.
Moro misses with a body punch

and Hong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Moro!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong tries to control but Moro wriggling away.
Hong prevents Moro from getting the reversal.

Hong is standing up, even though he is in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hong.

Moro moves into the clinch.

Moro breaks from the clinch.
Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Moro clinches.
Hong has Moro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Moro gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Moro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Hong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Moro's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Moro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zoro Moro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Hong misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Moro scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Moro just content to control the position.
Hong wants to control but Moro postures up.
Zoro Moro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Moro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hong keeps working.
Moro scoring with punches and elbows.

Moro stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Moro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moro scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hong, pushing him back against the cage.
Hong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moro smiles and moves away.
Moro misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Moro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hong is defended easily by Moro.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moro's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Moro duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoro Moro 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.

Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hong tries to clinch but Moro moves away

and Moro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Moro decides to pull guard.

Moro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hong wanted to stand there but Moro had control of the position.
Moro controls Hong momentarily but Hong frees himself.

Moro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hong defends it easily.

Moro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Moro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Hong stands up from Moro's guard - Hong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moro sprawls well. Moro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hong gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Moro. No joy for Hong on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moro swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kato Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Moro instigates a clinch.
Moro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Moro breaks the clinch.
Hong keeps the fight on the outside.
Moro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Moro shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hong.
Moro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro advances position into side control!
Moro grinds an elbow into Hong's temple.
Hong wants to control but Moro postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Moro decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moro has Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Hong misses with a knee strike.

Moro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moro slaps away a takedown attempt from Hong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moro wants it to stay on the feet.
Moro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hong is fending him off so far but Moro persists. Nope, Hong circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Moro shoots in and bounces Hong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoro Moro really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hong misses with a takedown attempt - Moro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hong as he jumps to the side.

Moro clinches with his opponent.

Moro pulls Hong into guard.
Moro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Moro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong stopping the sweep attempt from Moro.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Moro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong stays in close to Moro's body and controls the position.

Kato Hong has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Moro rushes Hong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Moro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moro avoids it really well and circles away.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Moro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hong's waist but Hong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moro off to one side.
Kato Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoro Moro.
Hong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Moro is defended easily by Hong.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong shoots in looking for a takedown. Moro tries to sprawl out of it but Hong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Moro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hong fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong lands a two punch combo.
Hong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moro stuffs the takedown.
Zoro Moro seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Moro darts in and clinches Hong up against the cage.
Moro has Hong pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Moro as Hong tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moro has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hong regains guard immediately.
Moro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Moro makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moro stays in close to Hong's body and controls the position.

Moro gets to his feet - Hong follows without any prompting.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hong somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zoro Moro dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Moro moves into the clinch.
Moro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Moro has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hong uses from the top position.
Moro keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Moro uses the cage to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong misses with a takedown attempt - Moro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Moro's half guard.
Moro is not content to let Hong control the position.
Moro tries to get to full guard but Hong has control of the leg.

Moro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hong pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hong looking to sit in guard and control but Moro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Moro postures up.

Hong kicks Moro off and gets to his feet.

Moro closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hong's guard.
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!
Moro postures up.

Hong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moro defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Hong is looking for a triangle here but Moro uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Moro working the body and head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong is being controlled here.

Moro is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Moro is staying tight to Hong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kato Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zoro Moro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zoro Moro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moro 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoro Moro!
Zoro Moro is the new middleweight champion!