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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hang Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edison Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pope has chosen Schoolboy Q - Man of the Year as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hang Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edison Pope!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pope shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kwon defends it nicely.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Kwon's head but Kwon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pope is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwon.
Kwon throws a head kick that misses.
Pope blocks a head kick by Kwon.
Kwon throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
Pope avoids the head kick by Kwon.
A solid body kick from Kwon.
Pope clinches with his opponent.
Pope's coach down at Morbid Conditioning School $600 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pope's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pope breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Pope throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwon throws a head kick that half lands.
Kwon throws a head kick that misses.
Kwon scores with a push kick.
Pope takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pope takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pope looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kwon trying to hold on to Pope's head to control him but Pope postures up.
Kwon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pope decides to stand and escape the position.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Pope on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pope throws a head kick but Kwon moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kwon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope throws a looping overhand right but Kwon ducks down to avoid it.
Kwon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Good leg kick by Kwon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kwon throws a head kick that Pope semi-blocks.
Pope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kwon. That one must have hurt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kwon.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kwon.
Kwon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope's corner calls for a 1-2. Pope obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pope takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kwon thows a body kick. Pope tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pope has Kwon up against the cage in a clinch.
Pope escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hang Kwon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon throws a head kick that Pope semi-blocks.
Pope tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kwon was well out of range. Poor timing from Pope.
Kwon scores with a head kick.
Pope misses with an uppercut. Kwon saw that one coming.
Kwon thows a body kick. Pope tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kwon blocks a jab.
Kwon misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kwon.
Pope throws a body punch but Kwon moves out of range.
Kwon throws a head kick that Pope semi-blocks.
It looks like Edison Pope has been cut.
Pope takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pope tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kwon swivels and escapes.
Pope looks winded!
Kwon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pope.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pope takes a step back to recover.
Kwon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pope throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kwon. That one must have hurt.
Kwon scores with a nice body kick.
Kwon lands with a nice body kick.
Kwon lands a head kick!
Kwon throws a nice head kick!
Kwon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pope throws out a loose jab but Kwon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwon defending well as Pope loads up on a big left hand.
Pope on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pope steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kwon. That one must have hurt.
Kwon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pope.
Pope takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Both fighters circling a little - Kwon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hang Kwon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edison Pope's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kwon connects with a high kick.
Kwon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pope takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kwon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pope can do to turn this around?
Pope blocks a head kick by Kwon.
Pope looks to land a right hand but Kwon moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Kwon.
Kwon throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Pope pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwon throws the kick towards the body but Pope avoids it.
Kwon throws a head kick but Pope moves out of range.
Kwon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwon lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kwon.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kwon throws a wild body kick that Pope sees coming a mile off.
Kwon looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pope walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kwon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pope shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kwon slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pope trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kwon's guard.
Kwon wants to sweep here but Pope controlling him for the moment.
Kwon is working an open guard so Pope takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pope lands a head shot.
Kwon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pope.
Pope misses with a wild body shot.
Pope has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kwon.
Kwon throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
Pope lands with a shot to the body.
Pope misses with a looping right.
Pope takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pope.
Kwon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwon moves out of range as Pope strikes.
Kwon checks a leg kick.
Kwon scores with a push kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kwon. Pope shrugs it off though.
Pope will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kwon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kwon avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Kwon.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pope.
Kwon keeps Pope at a distance using the push kick.
Pope throws a right and a left that Kwon avoids nicely.
Kwon throws a head kick that Pope semi-blocks.
Kwon throws a head kick that Pope semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Pope.
Kwon connects with an inside leg kick.
Pope takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kwon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pope.
Both fighters circling a little - Kwon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kwon thuds his shin into the meat of Pope's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pope crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kwon - the referee stops the clock and Pope gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kwon. Pope manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kwon throws a head kick that misses.
Pope takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hang Kwon is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters circling a little - Kwon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Edison Pope is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice body kick from Kwon.
Kwon throws a head kick that misses.
Kwon throws a head kick that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kwon here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pope misses with a double jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Kwon finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kwon throws a sloppy head kick and Pope moves out of range easily.
Pope moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crunch! Kwon slams his shin into Pope's torso.
Pope shoots for a takedown but Kwon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kwon scores with a head kick. Pope tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hang Kwon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edison Pope's cut.
That's time! Kwon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kwon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pope blocks a head kick by Kwon.
Good leg kick by Kwon there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pope missing with a left hand there. Kwon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pope throws a right hand that Kwon ducks under and follows up with a left that Kwon also avoids with ease.
Pope swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kwon counters with a nice leg kick.
Pope throws a body punch but Kwon moves out of range.
Kwon lands a leg kick that knocks Pope off balance momentarily.
Pope takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pope takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwon slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pope is defended easily by Kwon.
Pope misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kwon.
Kwon scores with a spinning back kick!
Kwon lands with a kick to the temple. Pope shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Kwon tenderised Pope's leg. Pope is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick from Kwon lands but Pope takes it in his stride.
Kwon connects with a high kick.
Pope throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pope takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kwon moves out of range of the strikes.
Kwon throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pope throws a leg kick but Kwon checks it.
A solid body kick from Kwon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwon looks for the body kick but Pope saw that one coming.
Kwon tries a head kick but it misses.
Pope jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pope throws a hook to the side of Kwon's head but Kwon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pope ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwon moves away.
Kwon throws a nice head kick!
Kwon misses with a kick to the body.
Pope avoids the head kick by Kwon.
Pope looks to score with a jab to the body but Kwon is just out of range.
Kwon swats away the attempt to clinch by Pope.
Pope falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kwon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice body kick there by Kwon.
Kwon lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Pope misses
and Kwon counters with an outside leg kick.
Kwon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pope takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kwon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kwon blocks a low kick nicely.
Pope swings for the body but Kwon moves out of range.
Kwon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kwon lands with a nice body kick.
Kwon fakes the leg kick and cracks Pope in the body.
Kwon lands a head kick!
Kwon connects with a high kick.
Pope clinches up with Kwon and pushes him back against the cage.
Kwon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pope just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwon jumps guard but Pope stands there with Kwon around his waist. Kwon gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pope pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kwon tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pope's head.
Edison Pope has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pope checks a leg kick.
Kwon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pope misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kwon.
Pope avoids the head kick by Kwon.
Pope throws a leg kick that misses.
Pope throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kwon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hang Kwon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kwon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hang Kwon!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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