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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Won Woo Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evander Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon comes to the ring accompanied by History. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Great elbows
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Won Woo Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evander Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwon drives through with a takedown into Mackenzie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mackenzie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mackenzie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kwon is one step ahead there.
Kwon throwing strikes from guard but Mackenzie blocks nicely.
Mackenzie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kwon's guard.
Kwon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kwon tries to get out of the position.
Mackenzie is working Kwon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mackenzie landing some decent shots from guard.
Kwon is looking to stand up but Mackenzie isn't so interested in that idea.
Mackenzie throwing strikes but missing.
Mackenzie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kwon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mackenzie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kwon being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mackenzie stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mackenzie has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside that Kwon shrugs off.
Kwon is trying to pull guard but Mackenzie turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Mackenzie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Mackenzie looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Evander Mackenzie.
Mackenzie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kwon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mackenzie prevents it.
Nice elbow from Mackenzie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice elbow from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kwon as Mackenzie tries to tie him up.
Kwon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mackenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Woo Kwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwon misses with a takedown attempt
and Mackenzie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Mackenzie's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mackenzie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kwon.
Kwon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mackenzie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mackenzie is trying to stall.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Evander Mackenzie.
Mackenzie moves into range and clinches up with Kwon.
Kwon has Mackenzie pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mackenzie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mackenzie prevents the takedown attempt.
Kwon takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Won Woo Kwon has been cut.
Kwon wants to take the fight to the mat but Mackenzie manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kwon has Mackenzie pushed against the ropes.
Kwon throws a punch but it's blocked by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mackenzie trying to control the position but instead, Kwon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mackenzie into the ropes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie controlling the action here for a moment.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow.
Mackenzie lands a damaging elbow.
Kwon is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mackenzie is defending well.
Mackenzie looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mackenzie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kwon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mackenzie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kwon tries to break free but Mackenzie pushes him back against the ropes.
Mackenzie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mackenzie gets through Kwon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kwon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mackenzie lands an elbow just above Kwon 's eye.
Mackenzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Mackenzie.
Kwon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mackenzie after a bit of a struggle.
Mackenzie is pushing Kwon up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mackenzie lands an elbow that stopped Kwon in his tracks for a moment.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
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 tries to pull guard but Mackenzie holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kwon drops back down to his feet.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mackenzie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kwon in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kwon has Mackenzie pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kwon pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Mackenzie tumbling to the mat - Kwon dives into Mackenzie's guard.
Mackenzie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Kwon preventing the sweep.
Mackenzie keeping moving, preventing Kwon from controlling successfully.
Kwon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mackenzie on the ground.
Mackenzie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mackenzie 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 has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mackenzie is working away from the top position though.
Kwon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie decides to return to a standing position.
Evander Mackenzie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackenzie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kwon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mackenzie's elbow.
Mackenzie stalls.
Mackenzie taking a breather.
Mackenzie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kwon's defenses.
Kwon jumps guard but Mackenzie turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Kwon throws a head punch that misses.
Kwon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mackenzie pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mackenzie closes the distance and pushes Kwon back into the ropes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kwon has Mackenzie pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mackenzie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwon tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackenzie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mackenzie wants to stall.
Kwon takes an elbow to the temple.
Kwon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mackenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mackenzie closes the distance and pushes Kwon back into the ropes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon tries for a takedown but Mackenzie manages to get underhooks.
Mackenzie has Kwon pressed against the ropes.
Mackenzie lands a shot to the body.
Mackenzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Mackenzie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Won Woo Kwon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Mackenzie drives through and clinches with Kwon against the ropes.
Mackenzie lands a nice knee to the body.
Mackenzie prevents the takedown attempt.
Kwon wants a takedown.
Mackenzie lands a knee to the head.
Kwon wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Woo Kwon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackenzie looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie is stalling here.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside that Kwon shrugs off.
Mackenzie looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mackenzie takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mackenzie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Evander Mackenzie.
Mackenzie instigates a clinch.
Mackenzie taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Evander Mackenzie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow.
Kwon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mackenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Mackenzie. No joy for Kwon on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie moves into range and clinches up with Kwon.
Mackenzie lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kwon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mackenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mackenzie clinches up against the ropes.
Mackenzie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mackenzie is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mackenzie.
Kwon tries to pull guard but Mackenzie holds him up against the ropes and eventually Kwon drops back down to his feet.
Mackenzie looking to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Evander Mackenzie.
Mackenzie moves into the clinch.
Mackenzie lands an elbow that stopped Kwon in his tracks for a moment.
Kwon jumps guard but Mackenzie stands there with Kwon around his waist. Kwon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mackenzie stalling in the clinch but Kwon improves position.
Kwon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mackenzie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kwon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mackenzie defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie has taken the fight to the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Mackenzie.
Kwon can't find room to land a body shot as Mackenzie controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kwon can't get the takedown.
Mackenzie lands an elbow that stopped Kwon in his tracks for a moment.
Mackenzie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kwon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mackenzie lands an elbow just above Kwon 's eye.
Mackenzie lands an elbow inside.
Mackenzie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kwon is keeping busy.
Kwon goes for a takedown attempt but Mackenzie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie rushes Kwon and presses him up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kwon as Mackenzie tries to tie him up.
Come on Mackenzie - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kwon is looking for a takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kwon letting Mackenzie take a breather here.
Mackenzie is trying to maintain a safe position but Kwon gets an underhook and turns Mackenzie into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Evander Mackenzie.
Mackenzie drives through and clinches with Kwon against the ropes.
Kwon is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mackenzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kwon gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Evander Mackenzie has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackenzie trying to hold on to Kwon's head to control him but Kwon postures up.
Mackenzie is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Mackenzie trying to control but Kwon postures up.
Evander Mackenzie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Well,Kwon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Mackenzie controlling the position.
Kwon wants to control from the top but Mackenzie keeps moving.
Kwon being controlled here momentarily.
Kwon throws a strike but Mackenzie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kwon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mackenzie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mackenzie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mackenzie 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.
Kwon is looking for a triangle but Mackenzie pushes his legs off easily.
Kwon trying to keep a closed guard but Mackenzie is proving a slippery customer.
Mackenzie is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Evander Mackenzie.
Mackenzie pushes Kwon up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kwon is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kwon trying to stall but Mackenzie improves his position.
Kwon can't get the takedown.
Kwon is trying to maintain a safe position but Mackenzie gets an underhook and turns Kwon into the ropes.
Mackenzie gets underhooks to prevent Kwon's takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mackenzie connects with a knee to the head.
Mackenzie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Mackenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mackenzie 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Evander Mackenzie!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Evander Mackenzie!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Evander Mackenzie!
Evander Mackenzie wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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