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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chul Gun Joon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glados Crixus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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187 cm
25
173 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chul Gun Joon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glados Crixus!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crixus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crixus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Joon, pushing him back against the ropes.
Crixus is trying to drag Joon to the mat but Joon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Crixus's coach down at Parko Ludos was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Crixus's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Joon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Glados Crixus has been cut.
Joon has had enough of the clinch but Crixus keeps him there for the moment.
Joon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Joon misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crixus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joon misses with a body punch.
Joon misses with an elbow strike.
Joon misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Crixus blocks a body shot from Joon.
Joon scores with a hook to the body.
Crixus looking for a takedown.
Joon gets underhooks to prevent Crixus's takedown attempt.
Chul Gun Joon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glados Crixus.
Joon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joon just leaning against Crixus, taking a breather.
Joon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crixus.
Crixus is working for takedown but Joon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joon swings wildly with an uppercut but Crixus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon working aggressively here.
Joon just leaning against Crixus, taking a breather.
Crixus has Joon pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Joon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crixus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joon misses with the head strike.
Joon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Joon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Joon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crixuss head.
Joon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joon tries a body shot but Crixus blocks it.
Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crixus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Joon.
Joon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Joon lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crixus's elbow.
Joon lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crixus prevents a body shot from Joon.
Joon is stalling here.
Joon misses with a punch to the body.
Joon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Joon fails to land.
Joon misses with a body punch.
Crixus being controlled against the ropes.
Joon can't find room to land a body shot as Crixus controls the action.
Joon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crixus.
Joon working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Crixus is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Joon stops a takedown attempt from Crixus.
Joon prevents the takedown attempt.
Crixus looks winded!
Crixus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Joon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joon wants to stall.
Joon lands an uppercut.
Crixus avoids the elbow strike from Joon, against the ropes.
Joon tries to break free but Crixus pushes him back against the ropes.
Joon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crixus prevents a body shot from Joon.
Joon lands a body shot.
Joon digs a right hand into Crixus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Crixus's gas tank.
Joon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Gun Joon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot lands for Joon.
Joon throws a right hand that Crixus ducks under and follows up with a left that Crixus also avoids with ease.
Joon throws a right hand that Crixus ducks under and follows up with a left that Crixus also avoids with ease.
Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well.
Joon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chul Gun Joon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crixus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Joon.
Crixus throws a hook to the side of Joon's head but Joon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crixus.
Joon throws a hook but Crixus blocks it.
Crixus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crixuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Joon fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crixus checks it well.
Crixus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jab from Joon.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Crixus moved out of range nicely.
Crixus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon takes a swing at Crixus's ribcage but misses.
Joon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Crixus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Joon!
Joon takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Crixus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Joon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Crixus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crixus cracks Joon with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Joon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Crixus can do to turn this around?
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joon is not content to let Crixus control the position.
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Crixus is trying to get an arm triangle but Joon is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Joon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixus landing strikes.
Crixus has control of an arm but Joon manages to advance to Crixus's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joon looking to hold on to the position here but Crixus rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Crixus keeping moving, preventing Joon from controlling successfully.
Joon is looking to work some ground and pound but Crixus has wrist control.
Joon preventing the sweep.
Joon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crixus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Joon has passed into side control.
The strikes coming from Joon are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon in side control, throwing shots but Crixus defends.
Glados Crixus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Crixus regains half guard, as Joon was trying to land strikes.
Crixus trying to control from the bottom.
Crixus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joon is looking to work some ground and pound but Crixus has wrist control.
Joon cracks Crixus with a solid left hand.
Joon might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joon working some strikes from top position.
Crixus is breathing heavily.
Joon scoring with some ground and pound.
Joon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joon is working Crixus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Crixus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joon throwing strikes but missing.
Joon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Joon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Crixus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Joon throws a big right hand that misses.
Joon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Joon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crixus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Gun Joon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice takedown defense from Joon. No joy for Crixus on that attempt.
Joon throws an overhand right that lands on Crixus's shoulder, as Crixus tries to avoid the shot.
Crixus blocks a jab.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crixus moves out of range as Joon strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Joon moves out of range as Crixus strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Joon as he connects with a hook.
Crixus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Joon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crixus doesn't seem phased though.
Joon swings widly with a right hand
and Crixus counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Crixus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crixus blocks the strikes from Joon.
Joon is not content to let Crixus control the position.
Joon gets full guard.
Joon is pulling down on Crixus's head to control his posture.
Crixus throws a big elbow that misses.
Crixus trying to control but Joon is working from the bottom.
Joon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixus stopping the sweep attempt from Joon.
Joon is working hard here to advance position.
Crixus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Joon gets caught flat footed, as Crixus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Joon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Joon working a defensive guard here.
Crixus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crixus with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joon throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Joon keeping moving, preventing Crixus from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crixus passes Joon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Joon taking some punishment here, with Crixus in his half guard.
Joon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crixus on the ground.
Ground and pound from Crixus.
Crixus works his way into full mount!
Crixus avoids the attempt from Joon to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joon is in a horrible position here. Crixus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Crixus is landing with some decent strikes but Joon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Joon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Joon wants to hold on but Crixus pushes him away.
Joon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joon tries to get out of the position.
Crixus lands a nice shot to the head.
Joon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Crixus connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Joon tries to hold on but Crixus postures up.
Crixus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glados Crixus really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut.
That's time! Joon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crixus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crixus moves away.
Joon scores with a nice head shot.
Crixus throws a right hand that misses
and Joon counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joon. Crixus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crixus throws out a loose jab but Joon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joon throws a body punch but Crixus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chul Gun Joon is winning the standup battle so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Crixus as he connects with a hook.
Crixus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joon misses with a looping left.
Crixus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A swing and a miss from Joon.
Joon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crixus on the side of the head.
Crixus misses with a straight right.
Joon tries to clinch up but Crixus circles away and keeps his distance.
Joon scores with a shot to the body.
Joon misses with a hook. Crixus ducked under it nicely.
Crixus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Joon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joon throws a series of strikes that have Crixus backpedaling.
Joon throws a body shot but no joy.
Joon clobbers Crixus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crixus scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crixus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Joon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crixus in his tracks.
Joon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crixus moves away.
Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well.
Crixus slips under a jab from Joon.
Joon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joon scores with a nice head shot.
Crixus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Crixus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joon misses with a looping left.
Crixus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joon misses with a body shot.
Joon misses the shot to the body.
Joon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Joon.
Joon connects with a nice looking jab.
Joon lands a glancing blow to the side of Crixus's head.
Chul Gun Joon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Joon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
Joon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crixus on the side of the head.
Crixus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joon counters with a nice uppercut.
Crixus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Joon looks to land a combination but Crixus avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crixus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joon throws out the jab.
Joon throws a solid leg kick but Crixus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Joon.
Joon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crixus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crixus defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Crixus closes the distance and clinches up with Joon, looking for a takedown. Crixus pushes Joon against the ropes but Joon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chul Gun Joon had his way with Glados Crixus in that round.
The cut man is working on Glados Crixus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Crixus avoids the body shot from Joon.
Joon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crixus shoots in but no luck this time.
Joon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Crixus.
The fighters circle momentarily. Joon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Crixus ducks under a wild hook from Joon.
Crixus blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Crixus misses.
Joon misses with a hook. Crixus ducked under it nicely.
Crixus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Joon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crixus throws a right hand that misses
and Joon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crixus scores with a nice head shot.
Joon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Joon looks to land a left hand but Crixus moved out of range nicely.
Crixus feints the counter takedown.
Joon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crixus.
Crixus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
Joon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Joon lands a slapping body shot.
Joon misses with an uppercut. Crixus saw that one coming.
Joon with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crixus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crixus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Crixus throws a lazy uppercut
and Joon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joon slaps away a takedown attempt from Crixus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joon throws a leg kick that misses.
Crixus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A cross from Joon lands.
Joon throws a lazy right hand but Crixus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Crixus tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Crixus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joon looks to score with a jab to the body but Crixus is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Crixus misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crixus defending well as Joon loads up on a big left hand.
Joon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Joon misses its intended target.
Crixus feints the counter takedown.
Joon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crixus.
Joon lands a body shot.
Crixus is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crixus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joon loads up on a big right hand but Crixus slips the punch.
Joon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crixus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joon.
Crixus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joon defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crixus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joon circles away.
Joon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chul Gun Joon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glados Crixus.
Joon throws a shot to the body.
Joon misses with an uppercut.
And Crixus tries to counter it with a takedown but Joon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joon scores with a body shot.
The crowd cheers as Joon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Crixus doesn't seem phased though.
Jab by Joon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crixus slips under a jab.
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Crixus ducks down to avoid it.
Crixus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crixus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joon.
Crixus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chul Gun Joon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice takedown defense from Joon. No joy for Crixus on that attempt.
Glados Crixus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joon throws a looping overhand right but Crixus ducks down to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chul Gun Joon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Joon 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 49:45
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 49:45
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chul Gun Joon!
Chul Gun Joon is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chul Gun Joon thanked ON TAP 160Q Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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