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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steffan Lessard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and H Y Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wu Tang Clan "C.R.E.A.M.". Steffan Lessard could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to H Y Kwon's chin.
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203 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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180 cm
28
184 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steffan Lessard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, H Y Kwon!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwon.
Lessard shoots and misses
and Kwon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kwon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lessard quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kwon is taking a breather. Lessard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lessard wants to get back to full guard.
Kwon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kwon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kwon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kwon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lessard tries to roll over but Kwon keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lessard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kwon.
Kwon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kwon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kwon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kwon is looking for a kimura here.
Lessard is pressing down on Kwon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lessard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwon.
Kwon is looking for a kimura but Lessard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kwon to get the leverage.
Lessard gets full guard.
Kwon stopping the sweep attempt from Lessard.
Lessard has Kwon pulled in close to control his posture.
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!
Lessard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lessard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lessard trying to control the position.
Lessard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kwon on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steffan Lessard has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kwon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kwon has managed to clinch.
Kwon pulls guard successfully.
Kwon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kwon working Lessard over with strikes.
Kwon 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.
Lessard wants to control but Kwon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kwon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kwon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lessard is just riding it out for now. Kwon eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon wants to work for an arm triangle but Lessard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kwon seems to be working for a kimura but Lessard defends the submission attempt.
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!
Kwon prevents Lessard from improving his position.
Lessard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lessard tries to get out of the position.
Lessard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon wants to work for an arm triangle but Lessard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kwon wants to work for an arm triangle but Lessard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
H Y Kwon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kwon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lessard.
Kwon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lessard.
No luck for Lessard with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steffan Lessard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lessard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwon shoots in for a double leg but Lessard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kwon lands a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lessard.
Lessard with a poor takedown
and Kwon makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lessard really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon jabs Lessard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwon tries to close the distance and clinch but Lessard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lessard shoots in looking for a takedown but Kwon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lessard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steffan Lessard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lessard with a poor takedown
and Kwon counters with a nice body shot.
Lessard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kwon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lessard's knee momentarily.
Kwon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kwon scores with a takedown into Lessard's guard.
Kwon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lessard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kwon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kwon chips away with some ground and pound.
Lessard trying to keep a closed guard but Kwon is proving a slippery customer.
Kwon trying to control but Lessard is working from the bottom.
Kwon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kwon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lessard is keeping the position for now.
Kwon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kwon drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kwon jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwon drops back looking for a leg! Lessard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lessard manages to kick Kwon off! Kwon jumps back into Lessard's guard.
Lessard keeping full guard, as Kwon tries to pass.
Lessard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kwon looking to pass the guard.
Lessard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kwon.
Kwon postures up in Lessard's guard and throws a big left but Lessard blocks it.
Lessard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kwon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lessard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lessard is controlling Kwon's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kwon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lessard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kwon is trying to get an arm triangle but Lessard is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lessard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
H Y Kwon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lessard has his takedown stuffed
and Kwon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lessard misses with a takedown attempt
and Kwon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lessard thinking.
Kwon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kwon throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lessard misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steffan Lessard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon lands a nice hook to Lessard's body. Lessard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kwon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kwon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lessard clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Kwon working for a choke but Lessard is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lessard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kwon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lessard defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kwon cracks Lessard with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Lessard from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Lessard is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kwon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Oh Lessard is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwon drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Lessard is in real trouble here! Kwon lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Kwon is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). H Y Kwon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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