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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 4
Date: Jun 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jimmy Quick (ranked 7678 p4p, 598 weight class) and Chol-Hyon An (ranked 4684 p4p, 451 weight class). An is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aegukka (DPRK national anthem). Chol-Hyon An acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Jimmy Quick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chol-Hyon An!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
An stuffs the takedown.
Quick closes this distance looking for a takedown but An circles away.
An moves into the clinch.
An turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and An manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Quick (0) vs (4) An
An working away.
An thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
An is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
An is thwarting Quick's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quick is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! An is tapping! Great win for Quick!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jimmy Quick!
Chol-Hyon An spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'. |
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Event:
ORC 8: Liberation
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Patton tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by An.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patton avoids a kick to the body.
Patton throws a low kick but An avoids it.
Patton doesn't manage to clinch there - An circles away.
An lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Patton checks the leg kick.
An swats away the attempt to clinch by Patton.
An avoids the body shot from Patton.
An inside leg kick lands from Patton.
Patton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Chol-Hyon An has been cut.
Patton blocks a low kick nicely.
An is looking to score with low kicks.
Patton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Patton shapes to counter with a head kick.
An misses with an uppercut.
Patton throws a head kick but An moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Patton avoids the head kick by An.
#CL#
An closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
An breaks from the clinch.
Patton throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
An scores with a leg kick.
Patton moves out of range of the body kick.
Patton lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Patton.
An connects with an inside leg kick.
An dodges the punch combination from Patton.
Patton tries to work over An's front leg with a kick but An checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Patton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Patton.
An on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Patton scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
An gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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!
An working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Patton tries to work over An's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from An. #T2#
An misses with a hook from the clinch.
An struggles to land a body shot inside as Patton controls his hands.
#BC2#
Patton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patton tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Patton clinches up with An and pushes him back against the ropes.
An is leaning against Patton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Patton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patton checks a low kick from An.
An throws out a leg kick but Patton moves out of range and An only half commits.
An scores with a head kick. Patton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An misses with a head kick.
Patton tries to clinch but An moves out of range.
An throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patton checks a low kick from An.
Patton throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
An closes the distance and clinches.
An creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Patton's defenses.
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 Chol-Hyon An will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chol-Hyon An's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
An lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Patton has been cut.
Patton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Patton throws a lazy right hand but An sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
An closes the distance and clinches.
An misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
An escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patton tries to clinch but An moves out of range.
An fires out a quick counter leg kick but Patton just manages to avoid it.#CL#
An forces Patton back against the ropes and clinches.
An misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Patton clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Patton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An looks to score with a jab to the body but Patton is just out of range.
Good work by Patton as he checks the leg kick.
Patton throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
A punch combination from Patton misses.
An takes a swing at Patton's ribcage but misses.
Patton misses with a double jab.
As Patton backs away, An returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A punch combination from Patton misses.
Patton tries to land a leg kick but An saw it coming and moves away.
Patton fails to land with a series of punches.
Patton defending well as An loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
An moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Patton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
An drives through and clinches with Patton against the ropes.
An swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An scores with a shot to the side of Patton's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short right from An.
A right hook to the body lands for An.
Patton has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. An seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Patton can turn it around.#BC2#
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton tries to clinch but An moves out of range.
Mike Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chol-Hyon An is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An throws a counter high kick but Patton was just alert enough to avoid it.
Patton checks the leg kick.
Patton lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T2#
An throws a half hearted mid kick.
An listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
An looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Patton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Patton gets tackled into the ropes by An. An maintains the clinch.
An misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Patton manages to break the clinch.
Patton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patton closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
An fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Patton, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
An breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An throws a leg kick but Patton sees it coming and moves out of range.
An throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patton is out of range. #CL#
An moves into the clinch.
Chol-Hyon An has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
An escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An throws a low kick but Patton moves out of range easily.
Patton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and An has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chol-Hyon An will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Patton checks a leg kick.
An scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Patton blocks the body kick.
Patton walks into a jab.
An tries a head kick but it misses.
Patton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but An circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Patton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Patton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Patton throws a head kick but An moves out of range.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An thows a body kick. Patton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Patton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by Patton.
Patton slips a straight right by An.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
An instigates a clinch.
An misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
An lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An misses with a hook from the clinch.
An lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Patton breaks the clinch.
An throws out a leg kick but Patton moves out of range and An only half commits.
Patton throws a right and a left that An avoids nicely.
An checks a leg kick.
An throws a big counter combination but Patton scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Patton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from An - the referee stops the clock and Patton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says An. Patton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
An scores with a jab.
Patton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Patton misses with a double jab.
#CL#
An clinches with his opponent.
Patton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Patton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Patton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An scores with a shot to the side of Patton's head.
Patton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An working aggressively here.
#BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patton misses with a wild combination.
Patton throws a lazy right hand but An sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mike Patton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Patton.
An slips a jab and a cross from Patton.
Patton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Patton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
An clinches with his opponent.
An scores with a shot to the side of Patton's head.
An throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from An.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chol-Hyon An showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for An, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Chol-Hyon An wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Chol-Hyon An thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Mike Patton was interviewed post fight and said 'He cheated! Check his gloves, they've got chloroform on them!'.
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Event:
ORC 4: Burning
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Potamus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but An moves away.
An throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Potamus misses with an attempted mid kick.
An does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An throws a leg kick
and Potamus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
An scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potamus.
An is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An tries to clinch up.
An throws a head kick but Potamus moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An tries to land a body kick
and Potamus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick from An lands but Potamus takes it in his stride.
An throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by An. That's going to slow Potamus down.
An throws a sloppy head kick and Potamus moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Potamus.
#T1#
Potamus is looking to slow An down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Potamus.
Potamus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potamus misses with a wild body shot.
An lands a nice leg kick that just misses Potamus's sensitive parts.
Potamus is looking to score with low kicks.
An tries to clinch there but Potamus circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Potamus.
Potamus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An swings for the body but Potamus moves out of range.
Potamus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Potamus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from An misses.
Potamus counters with a body kick.
Potamus checks the leg kick.
Potamus appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An tries to clinch but Potamus is having none of it.
Potamus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An tries to clinch but Potamus is having none of it. #T2#
An tries to clinch but Potamus is having none of it.
Both fighters circling a little - Potamus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A low kick from An is predictable there
and Potamus counters with a body kick that stops An in his tracks momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by An.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potamus.
An walks into a stiff left hand from Potamus.
An throws a leg kick but Potamus sees it coming and moves out of range.
An turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Potamus. That's going to slow An down.
Hippo Potamus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An tries to land a body kick
and Potamus counters with a one-two to the body.
Potamus takes one to the side of the head.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potamus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potamus misses with a punch on the inside.
An using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potamus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hippo Potamus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
An tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Potamus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An tries to work over Potamus's front leg with a kick but Potamus checks it.
Chol-Hyon An is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Potamus lands a jab to the nose.
Potamus looks to land a body kick but An moved away.
An tries to clinch up but Potamus circles away and keeps his distance.
An throws a wild body kick that Potamus sees coming a mile off.
Potamus flicks out a counter leg kick but An steps away.
A low kick from An is predictable there
and Potamus counters with a stiff right hand.
An lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potamus lands a nice looking body kick.
An throws a leg kick
and Potamus counters with a nice leg kick.
Potamus throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and An counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by An.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potamus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Potamus throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Potamus breaks the clinch.
An takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
An has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for An to work.
An misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC#
An breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Potamus lands a head kick!
An is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Potamus.
An throws a body punch but Potamus moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Potamus.
Potamus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An misses with a low kick as Potamus jumps back.
Potamus scores with a jab to the jaw.
An tries to score with a low kick but Potamus moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
An moves into the clinch.
Potamus has An pressed against the ropes, preventing An from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An pushes off an throws an elbow but Potamus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Potamus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An closes the distance but Potamus moves to the side
and Potamus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Potamus throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
An forces Potamus back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Potamus gets through An's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Potamus pushes off an throws an elbow but An leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Potamus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
An scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Potamus tenderised An's leg. An is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Potamus.
An throws a low kick but Potamus avoids it.
An misses with an attempted mid kick.
Potamus throws out a counter right but An avoids it with no problem.
An fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Potamus checks it well.
Potamus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
An misses with a jab to the body
and Potamus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. An really felt that one!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
An gets a clinch.
Potamus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but An is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hippo Potamus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Potamus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chol-Hyon An has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A solid leg kick lands there for An.
An fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Potamus is out of range.
An chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potamus can pounce on him.
An throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potamus flicks out a counter leg kick but An steps away.
An wants to clinch up but Potamus keeps it at a distance.
Potamus avoids the head kick by An.
Potamus flicks out a counter leg kick but An steps away.
Potamus checks a leg kick.
An cracks a nice hook into Potamus's ribs.
An is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An throws a half hearted mid kick.
An looks to clinch
and Potamus counters with a nice body kick.
An looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body kick from An.
An is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
An throws a half hearted mid kick.
An fakes the leg kick and cracks Potamus in the body.
An throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An throws a leg kick
and Potamus counters with a stiff right hand.
An throws a predictable looking body shot
and Potamus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
An moves into the clinch.
An prevents a body shot from Potamus. #BC2#
Potamus manages to break the clinch.
An throws a sloppy head kick and Potamus moves out of range easily.
Potamus tries a quick counter leg kick but An is wise to it.
An throws a leg kick but Potamus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Potamus has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Potamus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from An.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An doesn't manage to clinch there - Potamus circles away.
Potamus only half commits to the counter leg kick.
An pivots, looking for a leg kick but Potamus is out of range and An settles back down.
Hippo Potamus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Potamus as he checks the leg kick.
Jab by Potamus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potamus scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
An stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Potamus.
Potamus scores with a jab to the body.
Potamus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from An is predictable there
and Potamus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Potamus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Potamus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Potamus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An throws a leg kick
and Potamus counters with a nice body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Potamus!
An has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Potamus.
Potamus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Potamus lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Potamus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Potamus scores with a hook.
An misses with a head kick.
Potamus scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hippo Potamus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Potamus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Hippo Potamus!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Hippo Potamus!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Hippo Potamus!
Hippo Potamus wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Hippo Potamus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Chol-Hyon An was interviewed post fight and said 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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Event:
ORC 1: The Beginning
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
An throws out a leg kick but Jackiewicz moves out of range and An only half commits.
Despite the aggression on Jackiewicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An throws a sloppy head kick and Jackiewicz moves out of range easily.
An throws a leg kick
and Jackiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
An throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
An moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#CL#
An closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
An breaks the clinch.
#CL#
An closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
An breaks the clinch.
Jackiewicz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
An is looking to chop away at Jackiewicz's legs.
Jackiewicz lands with a kick to the temple. An shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackiewicz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An avoids a punch combination nicely.
An fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackiewicz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackiewicz looks to land a right hand but An moved out of range.#CL#
An moves into range and clinches up with Jackiewicz.
An creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jackiewicz's defenses. #T1##BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks the clinch.
An wants to land a leg kick but Jackiewicz is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jackiewicz! But no joy.
Jackiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by An.
An feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jackiewicz checks the leg kick.#CL#
An rushes Jackiewicz and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Jackiewicz manages to break the clinch.
An throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jackiewicz fails in his attempt to clinch.
An looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
An wants to clinch up but Jackiewicz keeps it at a distance.
Jackiewicz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jackiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jackiewicz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
An misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackiewicz.
#CL2#
Jackiewicz clinches.
Jackiewicz blocks an uppercut.
An throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackiewicz. #BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackiewicz avoids the head kick by An.
#T2#
Crunch! An slams his shin into Jackiewicz's torso.
Jackiewicz lands with a straight right. An didn't see that one coming.#CL#
An moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An tries to clinch
and Jackiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackiewicz checks the leg kick.
An misses with a hook
and Jackiewicz counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from An is predictable there
and Jackiewicz counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jackiewicz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as An backs up against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackiewicz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jackiewicz.
An doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackiewicz circles away.
A head kick misses from Jackiewicz.
An misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Jackiewicz dominated that round.
That's time! An's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Jackiewicz scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Jackiewicz rushes An and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks from the clinch.
An fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackiewicz unleashes a big counter combination but An bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackiewicz throws a wild body kick that An sees coming a mile off.
Rafal Jackiewicz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackiewicz stalks An and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into An's face. An staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Chol-Hyon An has been cut.
An throws a good cross that connects.
An looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chol-Hyon An is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackiewicz scores with a four punch combination!
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackiewicz throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
An forces Jackiewicz back against the ropes and clinches.
An content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An misses with a short punch on the inside.
An throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackiewicz.
An lands a hook to the side of the head.
An throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Jackiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jackiewicz walks forward, straight into a front kick from An.
Jackiewicz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Jackiewicz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An moves to clinch but Jackiewicz breaks away
and Jackiewicz counters with a left and a right that stings An.
Jackiewicz misses with a body kick.
Jackiewicz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackiewicz misses with a two punch combination.
An tries to land a front kick but Jackiewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from An, right into the meat.
#CL#
An has closed the distance and engaged Jackiewicz in a clinch.
Nice elbow from An.
An wants to stall.
#BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackiewicz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An wants to clinch up but Jackiewicz keeps it at a distance.
Jackiewicz circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Jackiewicz counter with a right hand. #T2#
Jackiewicz scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An misses with a right hand
and Jackiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from An.
An displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackiewicz throws out the jab.
An throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Jackiewicz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackiewicz lands a head kick!
An tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackiewicz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An tries to work over Jackiewicz's front leg with a kick but Jackiewicz checks it.
Jackiewicz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackiewicz lands a leg kick that knocks An off balance momentarily.
Jackiewicz throws a sloppy head kick and An moves out of range easily. #CL#
An pushes Jackiewicz up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
An drives through and clinches with Jackiewicz against the ropes.
An lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackiewicz counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafal Jackiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chol-Hyon An's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by An.
Chol-Hyon An has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackiewicz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An throws a leg kick
and Jackiewicz counters with a nice uppercut.
An circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackiewicz throws a nice inside leg kick.
An darts in trying to clinch
and Jackiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackiewicz scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
An moves to clinch but Jackiewicz breaks away
and Jackiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackiewicz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackiewicz throws a head kick that misses.
An takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jackiewicz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
An wants to clinch
and Jackiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rafal Jackiewicz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
An thows a leg kick but Jackiewicz checks it
and Jackiewicz counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackiewicz takes one on the button.
An misses with the body kick
and Jackiewicz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#KD2#
Jackiewicz lands a head kick that bluckles An and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jackiewicz no doubt looking to push for a finish!
An tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackiewicz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackiewicz is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
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!
Jackiewicz with a jab.
A big left from An misses.
An swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jackiewicz. #CL2#
Jackiewicz instigates a clinch.
An misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Jackiewicz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Jackiewicz rushes An and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Jackiewicz manages to break the clinch.
An throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackiewicz as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackiewicz. #T2##CL2#
Jackiewicz gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Jackiewicz breaks the clinch.
Jackiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
An throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackiewicz.
An throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackiewicz.
An misses with a leg kick
and Jackiewicz counters with a three punch combo that has An backing up. An nods at Jackiewicz to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackiewicz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC2#
An is rocked!#KD2#
Jackiewicz lands a head kick that bluckles An and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Jackiewicz no doubt looking to push for a finish!
Oh An is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackiewicz scores with a kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackiewicz. An shrugs it off though.
An seems to have got his legs back now.
A head kick from Jackiewicz lands but An takes it in his stride.
Jackiewicz's jab looks to have found its range, popping An under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackiewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. An looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
An tries a low kick but Jackiewicz avoids it.
An blocks a head kick by Jackiewicz.
Rafal Jackiewicz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An throws a leg kick
and Jackiewicz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafal Jackiewicz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackiewicz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight for Rafal Jackiewicz!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Rafal Jackiewicz!
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight for Rafal Jackiewicz!
Rafal Jackiewicz wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Rafal Jackiewicz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Chol-Hyon An stepped up to the mic, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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Event:
TAOC #4
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Dux Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. An sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An with the counter takedown but Dux Jr avoids it easily.#CL2#
An moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right hand to the side of the head by An.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Dux Jr has been cut.
A short right from An on the inside.
Dux Jr blocks a body shot from An.
An scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dux Jr pushes off an throws an elbow but An leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dux Jr missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from An.
An lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from An on the inside.
Dux Jr tries to land a knee to the head but An blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dux Jr misses with a knee to the head.
An lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Dux Jr is rocked!#CUT2#
Frank Dux Jr's cut is getting worse.
Dux Jr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An avoiding damage as Dux Jr throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
An breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
An closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An managing to block the knees to the body from Dux Jr.
An gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1##BC2#
An escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
An drives through and clinches with Dux Jr against the cage.
An blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An throws an elbow that misses.
Dux Jr working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from An.
Dux Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Dux Jr is breathing heavily.#BC2#
An breaks from the clinch.
An connects with a solid leg kick.
An lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
An closes the distance and pushes Dux Jr back into the cage.#BC2#
An breaks from the clinch.
Dux Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
An forces Dux Jr back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
An breaks the clinch.
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!
Dux Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Frank Dux Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL2#
An rushes Dux Jr and presses him up against the cage.
An lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Dux Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An slowing the pace effectively.
A short right hand to the side of the head by An.#T2#
Dux Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from An.
A shot in the inside from An. #CUT2#
Jeez, Frank Dux Jr's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
An throws a big uppercut that drops Dux Jr! More strikes from An and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dux Jr lies dazed against the cage as An celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chol-Hyon An!
A relieved looking Chol-Hyon An thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
COLISEU 7.02
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
An gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Szymuszowski is trying to pull guard but An has him pressed against the cage.
Szymuszowski fails to pull guard.
Come on An - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Szymuszowski jumps guard but An stands there with Szymuszowski around his waist. Szymuszowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chol-Hyon An has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Szymuszowski.#BC#
An pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with An but An pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An feinted there with a counter leg kick.
An fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Szymuszowski.#CL#
An drives through and clinches with Szymuszowski against the cage.
#TD2#
Szymuszowski pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
An 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.
An slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
An sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Szymuszowski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T1#
Szymuszowski is not content to let An control the position. #SUB#
An wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Szymuszowski, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Szymuszowski can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
An tries for a kimura but Szymuszowski is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Szymuszowski is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
An tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An wants to lay and pray for a moment but Szymuszowski keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Szymuszowski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
An tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Szymuszowski throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
An with the ground and pound but Szymuszowski regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
An is trying to control. Szymuszowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Szymuszowski tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Szymuszowski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3##SUB#
An seems to be looking for submissions.
Szymuszowski is staying active underneath An, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Szymuszowski missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
An takes the fight into the clinch.
Szymuszowski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Szymuszowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. An just stands there and leans against the cage.
Szymuszowski fails to pull guard.
Szymuszowski's coach down at Forge Characters MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Szymuszowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Szymuszowski tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. An just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from An on the inside.
An lands with a left to the head.
An lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szymuszowski jumps guard but An stands there with Szymuszowski around his waist. Szymuszowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4##BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
An moves into range and clinches up with Szymuszowski.
An lands with a left to the head.
An is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Szymuszowski is defending well for now.#BC2#
Szymuszowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
An lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
An clinches up with Szymuszowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Szymuszowski looking for a takedown.
Szymuszowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chol-Hyon An dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Szymuszowski tries to keep at a distance but An has taken the fight into the clinch.
Szymuszowski is trying to pull guard but An has him pressed against the cage.
An scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from An.
An is working Szymuszowski over against the cage.#TD#
An tightens his grip and picks Szymuszowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Szymuszowski manages to land in guard.
An has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
An pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Szymuszowski is keeping the position for now.
Szymuszowski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB#
An 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An won't allow Szymuszowski to get back to his feet. #T1#
Szymuszowski keeping full guard, as An tries to pass.
An is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szymuszowski can do to turn this around?
An is working hard here to advance position.
Szymuszowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
An looking to pass the guard.
Szymuszowski lands with a heel strike from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
An has gone for a leg lock! Szymuszowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into An's guard.#REVB#
Szymuszowski with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Szymuszowski cracks An with a solid left hand.
An tries to strike from the bottom.
An throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
An wants to sweep but no luck.
An knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Szymuszowski on the ground.
Szymuszowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Szymuszowski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
An has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szymuszowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Szymuszowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting An here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Szymuszowski trying to control the position from guard on top but An is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Szymuszowski stands up over An, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
An is trying to control the position but Szymuszowski postures up. #T3##SUB#
An has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Szymuszowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
An is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Szymuszowski defends well.
Szymuszowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Szymuszowski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Szymuszowski trying to control but An is working from the bottom.
Szymuszowski won't allow An to sweep him here.
Szymuszowski landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Szymuszowski stopping the sweep attempt from An.#SUB#
An is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Szymuszowski is aware though and is defending well.
An keeping moving, preventing Szymuszowski from controlling successfully.
An is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Szymuszowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB#
An looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Szymuszowski lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Szymuszowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
An tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chol-Hyon An will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Szymuszowski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by An. An obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Szymuszowski.
Szymuszowski shoots in but An avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
An drives through and clinches with Szymuszowski against the cage.
Szymuszowski tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. An smiles and moves away.
Chol-Hyon An has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bartlomiej Szymuszowski.
An connects with a solid leg kick.
Szymuszowski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has An pinned against the cage. An gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An lands a high kick!
No luck for Szymuszowski with that takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
An pushes Szymuszowski up against the cage in a clinch.
An lands a left hand that snaps the head of Szymuszowski backwards.
An lands a nice uppercut.
Szymuszowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szymuszowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
An escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szymuszowski shoots in for a double leg but An sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An throws a nice outside leg kick.
Szymuszowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
An gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An lands a right hand that snaps the head of Szymuszowski backwards. #BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Szymuszowski or perhaps it was just good defense by An, which made it look bad. #CL#
An fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Szymuszowski, pushing him back against the cage.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An is pushing Szymuszowski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An avoiding damage.
An lands with a right to the head.
Szymuszowski jumps guard but An stands there with Szymuszowski around his waist. Szymuszowski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Szymuszowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables An to keep the fight standing.
Szymuszowski tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#TD#
An has picked Szymuszowski up - he's going for a ride! An dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
An thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szymuszowski's head.
An frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
An working for a guillotine from mount but Szymuszowski is in no mood to give up. #T3#
An lands with some strikes.
An tries to control but Szymuszowski wriggling away. #SUB#
An working for a guillotine from mount but Szymuszowski is in no mood to give up. #SU#
An gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD#
An closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Szymuszowski did well to prevent An getting side control.
An looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Szymuszowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from An.
An not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
An scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
An is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
An tries to pass the half guard into mount. Szymuszowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chol-Hyon An is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szymuszowski punching from the bottom.
An missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
An is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Szymuszowski sees it coming and defends easily.
An looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chol-Hyon An showed his dominance in that final round.
Well An has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Chol-Hyon An!
Chol-Hyon An wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Chol-Hyon An thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Vale Tudo GP: 265+ Opening Rd.
Date: Jan 19, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
An takes the fight into the clinch.
An can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as An controls his hands.
An throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by An.
An throws a head punch that misses.
An working aggressively here.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An misses with an elbow strike.
Murhaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for An.
Murhaa digs a right hand underneath An's ribcage. An let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Murhaa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa.
Murhaa tries to work over An's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An lands a shoulder strike.
Murhaa blocking some punches.
Murhaa lands a hook that snaps the head of An backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by An.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but An avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
An blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from An.
An stalling the fight.
A frustrated look appears on An's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murhaa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by An.
Murhaa working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
An is trying to drag Murhaa to the mat but Murhaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murhaa tries a body shot but An blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
An misses with a hook from the clinch.
An throws an elbow that misses.
An lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An has Murhaa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murhaa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chol-Hyon An. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Murhaa.
An is breathing heavily.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but An avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
An tries to work over Murhaa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murhaa. #T3#
Murhaa lands a left hand that snaps the head of An backwards.
Murhaa lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
An pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
An closes the distance and clinches.
An lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa lands a right hand.
Murhaa digs a right hand into An's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on An's gas tank.
An tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Murhaa - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murhaa works on An's body with a couple of short punches.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as An controls his hands.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt An or not. #T4#
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as An controls his hands.
An misses with some punches.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a right hand that snaps the head of An backwards.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for An.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
An blocking some punches.
An is trying to drag Murhaa to the mat but Murhaa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
Murhaa pushes An back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
An misses with the head strike.
Murhaa lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
An moves into range and clinches up with Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with An's elbow.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murhaa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
An lands a nice uppercut.
An blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An misses with an elbow over the top.
Murhaa gets through An's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Murhaa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by An.
An can't find room to land a body shot as Murhaa controls the action.
An lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murhaa backwards.
A short uppercut from An.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with An's elbow.
Murhaa blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
An wants to break free but Murhaa has control.
An tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down An.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with An's elbow.
Murhaa lands a body punch.
Murhaa misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
An manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Murhaa has An up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Murhaa.
An wants to get back to striking at distance but Murhaa won't allow it.
Murhaa lands a left hand.
Murhaa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. An seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Murhaa can turn it around.
An tries to throw a body punch but Murhaa avoids it by throwing An back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by An.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as An controls his hands.
Murhaa is working An over against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
An can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Murhaa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murhaa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite An's efforts to push away.
An is trying to maintain a safe position but Murhaa gets an underhook and turns An into the cage.
Murhaa pushes An back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murhaa can't find room to land a body shot as An controls the action.
An blocks a body shot from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Murhaa fails to land.
Mike Murhaa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from An.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as An controls his hands.
Murhaa blocks a body shot from An.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from An. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Murhaa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murhaa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murhaa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of An backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for An.
Murhaa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
An is rocked!
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Oh An is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by An.
An seems to have got his legs back now.
Murhaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murhaa has a couple of punches blocked by An.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but An avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage. #BC#
An breaks the clinch.
Murhaa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by An.
Murhaa scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
An tries to keep at a distance but Murhaa has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
An wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as An controls his hands.
An tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murhaa is working An over against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murhaa tries to work over An's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murhaa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Murhaa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
A hook to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murhaa throws a punch but it's blocked by An.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Murhaa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Murhaa has closed the distance and engaged An in a clinch.
Murhaa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa tries to work over An's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An stalling against the cage.
An blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murhaa.
A nice left hand lands by Murhaa.
A short right from Murhaa on the inside.
Murhaa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down An.
An looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
#T1#
Murhaa tries to throw a body punch but An avoids it by throwing Murhaa back against the cage.
Murhaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands with a short shot to the head.
Murhaa scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Murhaa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Murhaa.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with An's elbow.
Murhaa misses with some punches.
Murhaa misses with a body punch.
An takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from An fails to land.
Murhaa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Murhaa.
A shot in the inside from Murhaa.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chol-Hyon An has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short body shot lands from Murhaa as the two fighters clinch.
Murhaa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Murhaa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Murhaa drops An onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! An is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Murhaa creates a bit of distance for himself, with An pressed up against the cage and cracks An with a massive uppercut! An goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Murhaa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Murhaa!
Chol-Hyon An was interviewed post fight and said 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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Event:
New Year in Paradise 2017
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
An tries for a takedown but Baha circles away easily
and Baha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Baha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Baha lands.
An fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baha scores with a nice right hand.
An tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
An tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An misses with a takedown attempt - Baha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
An keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dynasty K-1 Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Baha tests An's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An wants to clinch.
Baha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baha misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
An looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chol-Hyon An. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baha misses with a series of wild punches.
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
An tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Badou Baha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it.
Baha scores with a body shot.
Baha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baha scores with a nice strike.
An tries to clinch up.
Baha misses with an uppercut. An saw that one coming.
An tries to clinch there but Baha circles away.
Baha moves out of range as An strikes.
Baha lands a nice looking body shot.
An tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baha swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2#
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!
Baha cracks An with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
An gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Baha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baha throws a hook but An avoids it easily.
Baha throws out a loose jab but An uses good head movement to avoid it.
An moves in looking to clinch but Baha pushes him off.
An gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baha if he has to take too many more of those.
Baha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Chol-Hyon An has been cut.
Baha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An tries to clinch but Baha moves out of range.
Baha keeps the fight on the outside.
An tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it.
An swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
An is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Baha.
An ducks under a wild hook from Baha.
Baha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck An on the side of the head.
An uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baha.
An tries to clinch but Baha is having none of it.
An tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
An moves into range and clinches up with Baha.
An misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Baha manages to break the clinch.
An throws a leg kick but Baha moved away.
An keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An throws a hook to the side of Baha's head but Baha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! An had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Baha stuns An with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
An takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Baha manages to break the clinch.
An tries to clinch up.
Baha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jab, jab by Baha - just one landing.
Nice uppercut there from Baha.
A jab from Baha does it's job there.#ROC2#
An is rocked!
An doesn't manage to clinch there - Baha circles away.
Oh An is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
An fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baha sprawls well initially but An persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
An seems to have got his legs back now.
Baha is positioning himself well to prevent An advancing to mount.
Baha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5##SUB#
An is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baha is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Baha is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
An wants to free his trapped foot but Baha is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Baha is doing well to control the position and prevent An from advancing to side control.#T6#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Baha is pressing down on An's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
An wants to pass the guard but Baha is keeping the position.
Baha wants to stand but An is controlling the position.
An has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Baha trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baha lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
An has managed to clinch.
An misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Baha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T7#
Baha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from An.
Baha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An tries to clinch up.
An tries to clinch but Baha moves away
and Baha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An slips a jab from Baha.
An with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baha misses with a body shot.
An lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by An.
Baha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before An can pounce on him.
Baha misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An is looking to clinch.
Baha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Baha.#TD#
An closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baha did well to prevent An getting side control.#SUB#
Baha is defending against the submission attempts here by An.
An is breathing heavily.#T8#
Baha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
An is looking to work some ground and pound but Baha has wrist control.
Baha wants to stand and escape but An is having none of it.
Baha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T9##SU2#
Baha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Baha jabs at An's body.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Baha has knocked An down with a huge combo! Baha steps away and waves a wobbly An back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Baha misses with the combination.
Baha scores with a jab. An acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An moves out of range of the strikes.
An wants to clinch but Baha slips to the side#KD2#
and Baha counters with a crisp one two that drops An! Baha thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves An to his feet! An is in big trouble!
An tries to clinch
and Baha counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! An has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Badou Baha!
Badou Baha is the new light heavyweight champion!
Badou Baha really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Chol-Hyon An spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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Event:
TAOC #1 - Chonus X An 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Chonus.
Chonus dips to his left and cracks An with an uppercut!
The fight stays on the outside here - An looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An tries to close the distance and clinch but Chonus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
An drives through with a takedown into Chonus's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
An stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chonus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chonus has his hands on An's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Chonus is looking for a triangle but An pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chonus with a nice head shot there.
An is looking to sweep but instead, Chonus has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Chonus.
An wants to get back to his feet.
An missing with punches from the bottom.
Chonus scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
An actively working from the bottom here.
An trying to control here.
Chonus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
An is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chonus scores with a couple of nice shots.
An is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
An is trying to control but Chonus passes into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chonus scoring with punches from side control.
Chonus trying to control the position but An is working away.
You can see the frustration on An's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chonus wants to control but An is keeping him busy. #T3#
An is looking for a sweep.
Chonus working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Chonus cracks An with a big elbow.
Chonus connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused An some visible discomfort.
An is looking to regain half guard here but Chonus keeps moving and retains side control.
Chonus looks up at the clock and then as An takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chonus smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
An tries to improve position but can't.
An is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chonus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Chonus working away.#T4#
Chonus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Chonus just content to control the position.
An wants to control but Chonus postures up.
An is looking to reverse the position.
Chonus lands a nice forearm strike.
An tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chonus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if An can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chonus landing a few strikes.
An is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Chonus working away.
An tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chonus is putting a hurting on An here, landing some big shots from side control.
An is looking to regain half guard here but Chonus keeps moving and retains side control.
An really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chonus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T6#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chonus working An over with strikes. #SUB2#
An actively working from the bottom here.
An is trying to maintain the position but Chonus is very close to passing his half guard.
An is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chonus scores with a couple of nice shots.
An tries to roll over but Chonus keeps him under control.
Chonus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
An looking for submissions off his back.#T7#
Chonus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for An!
An tries to hold on but Chonus pushes him away.
Chonus scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish An?
An tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An keeps trying to improve his position.
Chonus tries to control but An wriggling away.
Chonus lands a couple of good shots and An has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T8#
An grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Chonus wants to control but An is keeping busy.
Chonus is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften An up.
An is trying to break free.
An is trying to remain composed but Chonus is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Chonus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chonus punishes An with strikes from the back mount.
Chonus has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for An.
An rolls, trying to escape but Chonus keeps control of the position.
Chonus connects with a big shot to the side of An's head.
#SUB#
Chonus has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, An has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chonus lands punches and elbows. #T9#
An is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chonus is working the ground and pound. Can An escape?
An is really stuck here.
Chonus lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can An hold on?!
#SUB#
An preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Chonus.
You can see the frustration on An's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Chonus avoiding An 's attempts to control his hands.
Chonus lands with a hammerfist to the side of An's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus dominated that round.
That's time! Chonus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R2#
An tries to clinch but Chonus moves out of range.
Chonus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Paynuss Chonus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chonus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chonus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chonus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chonus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from An.
An tries to clinch but Chonus moves out of range.
Chonus throws a right hand that An ducks under and follows up with a left that An also avoids with ease.
Chonus misses with a wild combination.
An steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
An moves in looking to clinch but Chonus pushes him off.
Chonus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chonus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
An closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
An gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chonus regains guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chonus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Chonus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
An wants to control but Chonus passes into side.
An takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Chonus scores with a couple of short elbows.
An taking a bit of punishment here - Chonus scoring with strikes.
An struggling a bit here.
An tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chonus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chonus connects with a decent elbow. #T2#
Chonus lands a decent elbow from side control.
An tries to buck Chonus off but Chonus is having none of it.
Chonus works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chonus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An tries to get back to half guard but can't.
An is breathing heavily.
Chonus grinds an elbow into An's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chonus landing a few strikes.
An is looking to regain half guard here but Chonus keeps moving and retains side control.
Chonus landing strikes. #T3#
An tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chonus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Paynuss Chonus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
An takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An is being controlled here.
An is looking for a sweep.
Chonus cracks An with a big right hand but An just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
An tries to bench press Chonus off him but Chonus keeps the position.
An takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
An tries to bench press Chonus off him but Chonus keeps the position.
Check out the look on Chonus's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Chonus working the ground and pound. #T4#
An throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
An is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chonus connects with a decent elbow.
Chonus cracks An with a big right hand but An just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chonus cracks An with a big elbow.
Chonus cracks An with a big elbow. #SUB#
Chonus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by An, who protects the arm well.
Chonus cracks An with a big right hand but An just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Chonus working the head with strikes. #ROC#
An is rocked!
An gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chonus working the head and body with strikes.
Chonus working the head and body with strikes.
Chonus works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chonus landing shots from mount.
An is still in real trouble! Can Chonus finish him?
An squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
An seems to have recovered his senses.
Chonus is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T6#
Chonus looking to control but An is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
An is working to get back to half guard.
Chonus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. An looks a forlorn figure.
You get the feeling that An really doesn't like being in this position too much.
An keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chol-Hyon An has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paynuss Chonus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T7#
Chonus content just to control the position here.
Chonus continues to stall.
An tries to hold on but Chonus pushes him away. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chonus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
An is trying desperately to improve position.
Chonus takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
More hug and hope from Chonus.#T9#
An tries to hold on but Chonus pushes him away.
An regains half guard.#SUB2#
An has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Chonus. Oh but An has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Chonus goes limp - he's gone! An jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chol-Hyon An!
Chol-Hyon An is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Chol-Hyon An thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 15
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Doukas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doukas jabs at An's body.
An walks into a jab.
An moves in looking to clinch but Doukas pushes him off.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
I was talking to An's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Doukas digs a right hand underneath An's ribcage. An let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Doukas.
An misses with a punch on the inside.
Doukas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Doukas can't find room to land a body shot as An controls the action.
An prevents a body shot from Doukas.
Doukas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doukas gets through An's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doukas misses with a punch on the inside.
Doukas lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from An.
Doukas lands a shot to the body.
An takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
Doukas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Doukas - that landed with a thud.
Doukas struggles to land a body shot inside as An controls his hands.
Doukas digs a right hand into An's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on An's gas tank.
An is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from An fails to land.
Doukas tries to work over An's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doukas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Doukas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Doukas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Doukas tries a body shot but An blocks it.
Doukas tries a body shot but An blocks it.
Doukas lands a nice uppercut.
Doukas has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. An seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Doukas can turn it around.
Doukas gets through An's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Doukas.
Doukas tries to work over An's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doukas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Doukas lands a shoulder strike.
Doukas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Doukas keeps control of An as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Doukas lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Chol-Hyon An has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Doukas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for An.
A nice left hand lands by Doukas.
A hook to the body from Doukas.
Doukas lands a body shot.
A short right from Doukas on the inside.
Doukas tries a body shot but An blocks it.
Doukas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Doukas can't find room to land a body shot as An controls the action.
Doukas is leaning against An and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An wants to get back to striking at distance but Doukas won't allow it.
Doukas is trying to maintain a safe position but An gets an underhook and turns Doukas into the ropes.
Doukas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doukas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Doukas.
A right handed body shot lands from Doukas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Doukas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chol-Hyon An's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Doukas.
An stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Doukas.
Doukas works An's body with a nice hook.
Doukas scores with a jab to the body.
An takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doukas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doukas thuds a left hand into An's body.
Doukas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down An rather than just go for the knockout.
An tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doukas counters with an inside leg kick.
An throws a head kick that misses.
An takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An darts in trying to clinch
and Doukas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chol-Hyon An is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Doukas, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doukas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doukas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Doukas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Achilles Doukas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Doukas cracks the inside of An's front leg.
Doukas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on An. That did some damage!
Doukas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed An momentarily.
An swings widly with a right hand
and Doukas counters with a good low kick that An was not able to check.
An chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Doukas can pounce on him.
Doukas thuds a left hand into An's body.
An tries to clinch up.
An wants to clinch
and Doukas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doukas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt An.
An inside leg kick lands from Doukas.
An on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Doukas. Doukas obviously looking to wear him down.
An moves to clinch but Doukas breaks away
and Doukas counters with a left to the body.
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!
Doukas throws a leg kick which misses An's front leg but catches the back leg as An tries to avoid it.
Doukas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doukas connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Doukas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doukas lands a head shot.
Doukas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An tries to clinch
and Doukas counters with a thumping low kick.
An takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doukas lands with a thumping leg kick.
A left and a right from Doukas both land. Nice combination.
An swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doukas cracks a nice hook into An's ribs.
Doukas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Doukas digs a good hook to An's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doukas connects with a body shot.
Doukas scores with a nice body kick.
An is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doukas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and An has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doukas lands a nice leg kick that just misses An's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Achilles Doukas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chol-Hyon An's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
An wants to clinch.
Chol-Hyon An has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An tries to clinch there but Doukas circles away.
Doukas feints a jab promting An to slip. Doukas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. An slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
An takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
An on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Doukas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping An at a distance.
An misses with a shot to the body
and Doukas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Doukas scoring well with a low kick there.
An wants to clinch
and Doukas counters with a nice body kick.
An has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doukas.
Doukas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Doukas lands a jab to An's midsection.
An looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick lands there from Doukas.
Doukas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Doukas stuns An with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Doukas.
Doukas lands with a slapping head kick.
Doukas bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps An's head backwards.
Doukas lands a right hook to the body.
An has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Doukas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doukas cracks the inside of An's front leg.
Doukas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doukas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doukas lands with a straight right. An didn't see that one coming.
Doukas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doukas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doukas lands a leg kick that knocks An off balance momentarily.#T2#
Doukas lands a nice leg kick that just misses An's sensitive parts.
Doukas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
An pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Doukas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Doukas digs a good body shot into An's ribs.
An takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doukas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doukas scores with a nice strike.
Doukas scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An tries to clinch but Doukas is having none of it.
Doukas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from An.
Achilles Doukas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An takes one to the chin there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Achilles Doukas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Doukas 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Achilles Doukas!
Achilles Doukas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Chol-Hyon An was interviewed post fight and said 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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Event:
Dynasty 15
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Samuals smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Samuals lands with a straight right. An didn't see that one coming.#CL#
An clinches.
Samuals lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An avoiding damage as Samuals throws knees to the body.
Samuals is trying to stall.
A bit of stalling here from Samuals.
Samuals lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An is trying to break free.
An pushes Samuals back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Samuals effectively controlling the action here.
An tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samuals tries to stall but An uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Our sources have told us that An has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Samuals is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An is trying to maintain a safe position but Samuals gets an underhook and turns An into the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Samuals is pushing An up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Samuals scores with a shot to the side of An's head. #T1#
Samuals scores with a shot to the side of An's head.
Samuals taking a breather.
An landing some nice looking knees to the body.
An tries to stall but Samuals uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Samuals creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through An's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Chol-Hyon An has been cut.
An swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samuals.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samuals.
Knees to the body from Samuals.
An is breathing heavily.
Samuals using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Samuals pushes An back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Samuals.
Samuals working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Samuals on the inside.
Samuals lands a right hand.
Samuals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of An backwards. #T2#
Samuals is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Samuals lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of An backwards.
Samuals pushes An back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Samuals scores with a shot to the side of An's head.
An misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samuals.
Samuals lands a good knee to the midsection. An won't want to take too many of those.
An takes an elbow to the forehead.
Samuals lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of An backwards.
Samuals crunches a lovely knee into An's ribcage.
Samuals creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through An's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Samuals.
Samuals scores with a hook to the body.
An takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samuals cracks An with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Samuals.
Samuals lands an elbow inside.
Samuals manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Samuals on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincon Samuals dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chol-Hyon An's cut.
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.
#R2##CL2#
Samuals has An up against the ropes in a clinch.
Samuals unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Samuals looking to slow down the pace here.
An takes a knee right on the jaw!
Samuals lands with a left to the head.
Samuals taking a breather.
Samuals with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Samuals lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Samuals leaning against his opponent.
An can't find room to land a body shot as Samuals controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An taking a breather.
Samuals digs a right hand underneath An's ribcage. An let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Samuals tries to stall but An uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Samuals scores with a shoulder strike.
An's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samuals has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samuals stalling in the clinch but An improves position. #T1#
Samuals working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An is trying to maintain a safe position but Samuals gets an underhook and turns An into the ropes.
Samuals lands a damaging elbow.
Samuals is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but An is keeping busy.
Samuals tries to stall but An uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Samuals with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lincon Samuals.
Samuals bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of An's head.
Samuals avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Samuals throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Samuals throws a nice outside leg kick.
Samuals has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as An is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Samuals changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Samuals connects with a body shot.
Samuals thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on An if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Samuals doesn't manage to clinch there - An circles away.
An throws a big counter combination but Samuals scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samuals thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on An if he has to take too many more of those.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuals fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A right-left combo lands from Samuals.
Samuals doesn't manage to clinch there - An circles away.
Samuals tries to clinch but An is having none of it.
Samuals lands with a hook. An tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Samuals connects with an inside leg kick.
Samuals moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
An closes the distance and clinches.
An stalling in the clinch but Samuals improves position.
Samuals working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samuals.
A short left from Samuals. #ROC2#
An is rocked!
Samuals scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincon Samuals showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chol-Hyon An's cut.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
An on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chol-Hyon An has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuals connects with a right hand. An shakes it off.
Oh An is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samuals doesn't manage to clinch there - An circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from An misses its target.
Samuals throws an overhand right that has An reeling! Samuals follows up with more punches and An is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lincon Samuals!
Chol-Hyon An spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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Event:
Dynasty Fight Night 7
Date: Sep 13, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An looking to slow down the pace here.
An avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the ropes.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by An.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as An tries to tie him up.
An is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.#BC#
An escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jones blocks the body kick.
An on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An scores with a kick to the body.
An looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
An throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Jones.#CL#
An fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Jones.
An throws an elbow but it misses.
An throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
An misses with the head strike.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.
An is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones lands an uppercut.
An struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands an uppercut.
An holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
An can't break the clinch.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through An's defenses.
An takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Chol-Hyon An has been cut.
Jones prevents An from breaking the clinch.
An tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed An momentarily.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with An, pushing him back against the ropes.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chol-Hyon An's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
An throws a big shot that misses.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. An looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from An misses.
An has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with An's head.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of An 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones lands a jab.
An looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Jones is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones scores with the left hand. An knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
An is rocked!
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oh An is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
An seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones digs a good body shot into An's ribs.
An on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
#T1#
Jones throws a shot to the body.
An takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones tests An's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones catches An with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#KD2#
Jones clips An with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give An a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck An on the side of the head. #CL2#
Jones clinches up with An and pushes him back against the ropes.
An stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones lands a nice hook to An's body. An takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD2#
An walks into a big right hand from Jones and goes down! The referee sends Jones to a neutral corner as An gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#T2#
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. An doesn't seem bothered though.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones with a jab.
An doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Jones there.
An on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones closes the distance and catches An with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! An is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and An is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! An is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Jones takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jon Jones!
Chol-Hyon An spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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Event:
Dynasty 8
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
McKinnen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An misses with an uppercut
and McKinnen counters with a right hand to the body.
An waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKinnen.
McKinnen misses with a jab, cross combination.
McKinnen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
An forces McKinnen back against the ropes and clinches.
McKinnen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An pressing his opponent against the ropes.
McKinnen is trying to push An away but An has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen tries to break the clinch but An is controlling the position.
An manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
McKinnen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but An has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
McKinnen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
An pushes McKinnen up against the ropes in a clinch.
An is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKinnen is defending well for now.
An leaning his opponent against the ropes.
An scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An stalling.
An is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with An for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
McKinnen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An darts in trying to clinch
and McKinnen counters with a straight right hand.
An lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chol-Hyon An seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An thumps McKinnen with a low kick.#CL#
An has closed the distance and engaged McKinnen in a clinch.
An connects with a nasty looking knee right to McKinnen's face.
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!
An is pushing McKinnen up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McKinnen is trying to force a seperation but An has the dominant position.
An definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
An stalling against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chol-Hyon An dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
An avoids the body shot from McKinnen.
#CL#
An has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKinnen is trying to push An away but An has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
McKinnen working hard to break the clinch.
An's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McKinnen has had enough of the clinch but An keeps him there for the moment.
McKinnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chol-Hyon An.#CL#
An moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1##BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKinnen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from An. That one must have hurt.
McKinnen swings for the body but An moves out of range.
#CL#
An has taken the fight to the clinch.
McKinnen is trying to push An away but An has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McKinnen is breathing heavily.
An just leaning against McKinnen, taking a breather.
Chol-Hyon An has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An stalling the fight.
An keeps control of McKinnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from An on the inside.
McKinnen is trying to push An away but An has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
An stalling in the clinch.
An creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McKinnen's defenses. #BC#
An escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An misses with a leg kick.
McKinnen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from An.#CL#
McKinnen gets tackled into the ropes by An. An maintains the clinch.
An keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McKinnen's efforts to push away.
Good body shot from An.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McKinnen letting An take a breather here.
An is stalling here.
An gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chol-Hyon An dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McKinnen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McKinnen being controlled against the ropes.
An lands a hook to the side of the head.
An stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An just leaning against McKinnen, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKinnen takes a shot to the head.
An lands a left hand that snaps the head of McKinnen backwards.
McKinnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
An is leaning against McKinnen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McKinnen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
An lands a shoulder strike.
McKinnen tries to break the clinch but An is controlling the position.
An throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McKinnens head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An avoiding damage.
An slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chol-Hyon An.#CL#
An has McKinnen up against the ropes in a clinch.
McKinnen takes a shot to the head.
Phil McKinnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#ROC#
McKinnen is rocked!#T2#
A body shot lands from An.
An lands a shoulder strike.
McKinnen is still on wobbly legs! Can An finish him?
An stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
An's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
An darts in and clinches McKinnen up against the ropes.
McKinnen seems to have recovered his senses.
McKinnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An keeps control of McKinnen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chol-Hyon An is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls for An to work.
An prevents McKinnen from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from An.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
An breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks McKinnen with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! McKinnen looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. McKinnen get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
An fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKinnen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An thuds his shin into the meat of McKinnen's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chol-Hyon An showed his dominance in that final round.
Well An has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:25
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chol-Hyon An!
During a confident post fight interview, Chol-Hyon An thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Dynasty 3
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
Chol Hyon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Highway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chol Hyon is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chol Hyon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Highway tries to land knees in the clinch but Chol Hyon avoids the damage to the body.
Chol Hyon is trying to maintain a safe position but Highway gets an underhook and turns Chol Hyon into the ropes.
Chol Hyon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chol Hyon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chol Hyon is breathing heavily.
Highway tries to land knees in the clinch but Chol Hyon avoids the damage to the body.
Highway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Highway tries a knee to the head but Chol Hyon blocks it.
Highway trying to land knees to the body.
Highway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Highway looking to throw knees to the head but Chol Hyon is blocking nicely.
Highway lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chol Hyon managing to block the knees to the body from Highway.
Chol Hyon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC#
Chol Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Chol Hyon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Highway manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highway, right into the meat.
Chol Hyon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Highway counters with a head kick. That will keep Chol Hyon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A nice leg kick lands there from Highway.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway.
Highway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chol Hyon.
Highway throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Highway.
Highway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chol Hyon scores with a nice right hand.
Chol Hyon takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chol Hyon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Highway - the referee stops the clock and Chol Hyon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Highway. Chol Hyon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chol Hyon looks to land a body kick but Highway moved away.
Chol Hyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chol Hyon's calf.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway.#T2#
Highway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Highway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Highway connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Highway lands with a slapping head kick.
Highway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Highway scores with a nice body kick.
Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks.
Chol Hyon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Highway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chol Hyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Highway feints and then cracks Chol Hyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chol Hyon down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chol Hyon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Highway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chol Hyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Highway can pounce on him.
Highway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggy Highway 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.
#R2#
Highway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon misses with a two punch combination.
Highway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Highway lands with a nice body kick.
Highway moves out of range of the body kick from Chol Hyon.
Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chol Hyon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Highway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chol Hyon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chol Hyon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A lazy body kick from Chol Hyon
and Highway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick from Highway lands but Chol Hyon takes it in his stride.
An Chol Hyon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highway delivers a nice body kick.
Highway connects with an inside leg kick.
That kick from Highway tenderised Chol Hyon's leg. Chol Hyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chol Hyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highway lands a front kick.#T1#
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chol Hyon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chol Hyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Highway avoids the body shot from Chol Hyon.
Highway scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Highway - that will leave a mark!
An Chol Hyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Highway throws a leg kick which misses Chol Hyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Chol Hyon tries to avoid it.
Highway scores with a head kick. Chol Hyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Highway throws a head kick that half lands.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chol Hyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chol Hyon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Highway counters with an outside leg kick.
Highway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Highway has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chol Hyon throws a front kick aimed at Highway's knee but Highway avoids it well.
Highway only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Highway thumps Chol Hyon with a low kick.#T2#
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Biggy Highway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Chol Hyon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Highway.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Highway connects with a high kick.
Biggy Highway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Highway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chol Hyon's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Highway connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Highway.
Chol Hyon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Highway counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chol Hyon's sensitive parts.
Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks.
Highway moves out of range of the body kick from Chol Hyon.
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggy Highway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chol Hyon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chol Hyon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Highway scores with a head kick. Chol Hyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chol Hyon throws a lazy uppercut
and Highway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Chol Hyon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Highway goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Highway throws a nice inside leg kick.
Highway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chol Hyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
Highway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Highway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Highway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Highway scores with a leg kick.
Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks.
Chol Hyon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Highway.#T1#
Chol Hyon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Highway. That one must have hurt.
Highway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Highway throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chol Hyon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Highway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Highway throws a head kick that half lands.
Highway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Highway scores with a kick to the midsection.
A solid body kick from Highway.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Highway scores with a head kick.
Highway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch up.
Biggy Highway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chol Hyon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Highway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chol Hyon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Highway - the referee stops the clock and Chol Hyon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Highway. Chol Hyon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Highway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A thudding body kick lands there by Highway!
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Chol Hyon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highway, right into the meat.
Chol Hyon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Highway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An Chol Hyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chol Hyon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Highway.
Chol Hyon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Highway. That one must have hurt.
That kick from Highway tenderised Chol Hyon's leg. Chol Hyon is trying to keep his angry face on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chol Hyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Highway.
A chopping leg kick lands by Highway.
Highway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Highway. Chol Hyon shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Biggy Highway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Highway 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggy Highway!
Biggy Highway looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'GET ON DEEZ NUTS KING!!!'.
An Chol Hyon spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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Event:
SupaJab
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Chol Hyon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pokrajac to score with a decent uppercut.
Pokrajac blocks the body kick.
Chol Hyon throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A cross from Pokrajac lands.
Chol Hyon staying out of range there.
Pokrajac clobbers Chol Hyon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Chol Hyon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Chol Hyon closes the distance and pushes Pokrajac back into the ropes.
Pokrajac tries to break free but Chol Hyon pushes him back against the ropes.
Pokrajac is trying to force a seperation but Chol Hyon has the dominant position.
Pokrajac is trying to break the clinch but Chol Hyon is controlling him.
Pokrajac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chol Hyon has him pressed against the ropes.
Chol Hyon lands an elbow just above Pokrajac 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Igor Pokrajac has been cut.
Chol Hyon looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Chol Hyon.
Pokrajac wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pokrajac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Chol Hyon lands a shot to the body.
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!
Chol Hyon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pokrajac working hard to break the clinch.
Chol Hyon looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Pokrajac tries to circle away but Chol Hyon has him pinned against the ropes.
Chol Hyon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pokrajac is trying to break the clinch but Chol Hyon is controlling him.
Pokrajac can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Pokrajac tries to break free but Chol Hyon pushes him back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Pokrajac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pokrajac getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Pokrajac misses.
Chol Hyon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pokrajac.
Chol Hyon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Chol Hyon!
Pokrajac pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chol Hyon tries to counter by clinching up but Pokrajac breaks away and moves out of range.
Chol Hyon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#KD#
Chol Hyon catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Pokrajac stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Pokrajac walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#CUT#
That has opened up Igor Pokrajac's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chol Hyon plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Pokrajac swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Pokrajac face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). An Chol Hyon!
A relieved looking An Chol Hyon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Ring Side II
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Chol Hyon throws a hook but Chonus avoids it easily.
Chonus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chol Hyon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chol Hyon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chol Hyon doesn't manage to clinch there - Chonus circles away.
Chonus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chol Hyon misses with a double jab
and Chonus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chol Hyon closes the distance but Chonus moves to the side
and Chonus makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chonus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An Chol Hyon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but Chonus is having none of it.
Chonus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chol Hyon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chonus counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Chol Hyon moves to clinch but Chonus breaks away
and Chonus counters with a straight right hand.
Chonus throws a head kick but Chol Hyon moves out of range.
Chol Hyon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch
and Chonus counters with a nice uppercut.
Chonus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chol Hyon throws out the jab.
Chonus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chol Hyon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Chonus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chonus throws a counter high kick but Chol Hyon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chol Hyon moves in looking to clinch but Chonus pushes him off.
Chol Hyon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chonus is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#T2#
Chol Hyon misses with a looping right.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chol Hyon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chol Hyon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chonus counters with a stiff right hand.
Chol Hyon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chol Hyon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chol Hyon moves in looking to clinch but Chonus pushes him off.
Chonus throws a big counter combination but Chol Hyon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chol Hyon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chonus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch up but Chonus circles away and keeps his distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Chonus misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chol Hyon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chonus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chonus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chonus counters with a series of strikes. Chol Hyon will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus dominated that round.
That's time! Chonus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Chol Hyon wants to clinch
enabling Chonus to counter with a crisp jab.
Chol Hyon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chonus.
Chol Hyon misses with a double jab.
Chol Hyon wants to clinch.
Chonus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but Chonus moves out of range.
Chol Hyon closes the distance but Chonus moves to the side
and Chonus counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol Hyon darts in trying to clinch
and Chonus counters with a stiff right hand.
Chol Hyon wants to slow Chonus down by chopping away at his legs.
Chonus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chol Hyon can do to turn this around?#T1#
Chonus keeps the fight on the outside.
Chol Hyon looks to clinch
and Chonus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chonus checks a low kick from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the liver by Chonus. Beautiful body shot.
Chonus throws a leg kick which misses Chol Hyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Chol Hyon tries to avoid it.
Chol Hyon throws a poor cross that misses
and Chonus counters with a stiff right hand.
Chol Hyon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chol Hyon looks to clinch
letting Chonus counter with a right hand.
Chol Hyon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chonus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chol Hyon doesn't manage to clinch there - Chonus circles away.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch up but Chonus circles away and keeps his distance.
Chonus throws a big counter combination but Chol Hyon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chol Hyon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Chol Hyon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chonus counters with a left to the body.
Chonus misses with a leg kick.
Chonus sets himself, and Chol Hyon steps forward looking for the clinch! Chonus avoids it this time.
Chol Hyon wants to clinch
enabling Chonus to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chol Hyon closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chonus counters with a stiff right hand.
Chonus avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick from Chol Hyon is predictable there
and Chonus counters with a head kick. That will keep Chol Hyon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chonus throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Chol Hyon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chonus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chol Hyon throws a right hand that Chonus ducks under and follows up with a left that Chonus also avoids with ease.
Chol Hyon wants to clinch
and Chonus counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2#
Chol Hyon clinches up against the ropes.
Chonus lands an uppercut.
Chonus trying to control the position but instead, Chol Hyon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chonus into the ropes.
Chonus lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chonus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol Hyon trying to stall but Chonus improves his position.
Chonus has Chol Hyon pushed against the ropes.
Chonus lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Chonus scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Chonus as the two fighters clinch.
Chol Hyon throws a punch but it's blocked by Chonus.
Chonus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonus scores with a shot to the side of Chol Hyon's head.
Chonus slowing the pace effectively.
A short left from Chonus.
Chol Hyon missing with knees to the body.
Chonus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chol Hyon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chonus scores with a hook to the body.
Chonus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chol Hyon.
A short left from Chonus.
Chonus holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Chonus lands an uppercut.
Chol Hyon misses with a punch on the inside.
Chol Hyon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chonus is working Chol Hyon over against the ropes.
Chonus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chonus.
Chonus lands with a right to the head.
Chonus gets through Chol Hyon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chonus lands a body punch.
A short right from Chonus.
Chonus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chol Hyon backwards.
Chonus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Chonus.
Chonus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chonus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chonus wants to stall.
Chonus lands a nice shot to the body.
Paynuss Chonus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chonus lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chonus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chonus lands a hook that snaps the head of Chol Hyon backwards.
Chol Hyon letting Chonus take a breather here.
Chonus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Chol Hyon throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chol Hyon moves to clinch but Chonus breaks away
and Chonus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chonus works Chol Hyon's body with a nice hook.
Chol Hyon moves out of range of the body kick.
Chol Hyon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chonus.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but Chonus moves away
and Chonus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chol Hyon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chonus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chol Hyon moves out of range of the leg kick from Chonus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol Hyon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chol Hyon is looking to clinch but Chonus is avoiding it.
Chol Hyon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chonus throws a head kick but Chol Hyon moves out of range.
Chonus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chol Hyon.#T1#
Chol Hyon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chonus circles away quickly and effectively.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch
and Chonus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Chol Hyon does no damage.
Chol Hyon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Chol Hyon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chonus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
An Chol Hyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Chonus.
Chonus circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chonus counters with a stiff right hand.
Chonus throws a head kick that misses.
Chol Hyon is looking to score with low kicks.
Chol Hyon cracks Chonus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but Chonus moves away
and Chonus counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Chonus tries to score with a low kick but Chol Hyon moves his leg out of the way.
Chonus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chonus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chol Hyon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chol Hyon throws a head kick that misses.
Chol Hyon just misses with a punch to the body.
Chonus throws a counter high kick but Chol Hyon was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chol Hyon blocks a head kick by Chonus.
A punch combination from Chol Hyon misses.
Chonus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chonus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chol Hyon is looking to clinch.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chonus counters with a two punch combo.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but Chonus moves out of range.
Chol Hyon moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paynuss Chonus had his way with An Chol Hyon in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Chonus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Paynuss Chonus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chol Hyon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chonus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paynuss Chonus is winning the standup battle so far.
Chonus avoids the body shot from Chol Hyon.
#CL2#
Chol Hyon forces Chonus back against the ropes and clinches.
Chol Hyon swings wildly with an uppercut but Chonus uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Chonus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chol Hyon moves to clinch but Chonus breaks away
and Chonus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol Hyon closes the distance but Chonus moves to the side
and Chonus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chol Hyon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chonus throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chonus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chonus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chol Hyon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chonus counters with a three punch combo that has Chol Hyon backing up. Chol Hyon nods at Chonus to acknowledge the strikes.
Chol Hyon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chonus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chol Hyon misses with the combination.
Chonus checks the leg kick.
Chol Hyon throws a leg kick
and Chonus counters with a nice body kick.
Chol Hyon is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Chol Hyon misses with a two punch combination.
Chonus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Chol Hyon blocks the low kick.
Chol Hyon avoids the head kick by Chonus.
Chol Hyon throws a poor cross that misses
and Chonus counters with a nice body shot.
Chol Hyon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chol Hyon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chonus tries a head kick but it misses.
Chol Hyon throws a poor cross that misses
and Chonus counters with a series of strikes. Chol Hyon will be more careful next time no doubt.
An Chol Hyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chol Hyon misses with a left hand
and Chonus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chol Hyon thows a leg kick but Chonus checks it
and Chonus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Chol Hyon blocks the body kick.
Chonus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Chol Hyon.
Chonus throws a quick counter head kick but Chol Hyon was just out of range.
Chol Hyon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chol Hyon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paynuss Chonus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chonus has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paynuss Chonus!
Paynuss Chonus is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Paynuss Chonus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
An Chol Hyon was interviewed post fight and said '아 예. 한국 최초의 킥복싱 챔피언으로 역사에 남을 수있게되어서 고맙습니다. 한국 넘버 1! &'.
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Event:
Contest
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Chol Hyon takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chol Hyon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chol Hyon works on Smith's body with a couple of short punches.
Chol Hyon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chol Hyon has him pressed against the ropes.
Chol Hyon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Chol Hyon rushes Smith and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chol Hyon tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
#T1#
Smith can't break the clinch.
Chol Hyon trying to land knees to the body.
Chol Hyon trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Chol Hyon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Smith seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chol Hyon can turn it around.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Chol Hyon won't allow it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Chol Hyon has double underhooks.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon trying to land knees to the body.
Chol Hyon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith taking a breather. #T2#
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Chol Hyon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Chol Hyon gets an underhook and turns Smith into the ropes.
Chol Hyon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Chol Hyon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Chol Hyon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chol Hyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Chol Hyon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Chol Hyon won't allow it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chol Hyon avoids it.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
An Chol Hyon dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chol Hyon avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
Chol Hyon clinches with his opponent.
Chol Hyon lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Chol Hyon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chol Hyon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is trying to break free.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Smith avoiding damage as Chol Hyon throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Chol Hyon breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Chol Hyon closes the distance and clinches.
Chol Hyon is trying to stall.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1##BC2#
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Chol Hyon pushes Smith up against the ropes in a clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chol Hyon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon slows down the pace here.
Smith looking to stall.
An Chol Hyon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chol Hyon is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Chol Hyon has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Chol Hyon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Chol Hyon taking a breather.
Smith avoiding damage as Chol Hyon throws knees to the body.
Smith avoiding damage as Chol Hyon throws knees to the body.
Chol Hyon looking to stall.
Chol Hyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith avoiding damage as Chol Hyon throws knees to the body.
Chol Hyon keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith is looking to control Chol Hyon's arms but Chol Hyon gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
An Chol Hyon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Smith clinches up with Chol Hyon and pushes him back against the ropes.
Chol Hyon has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chol Hyon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chol Hyon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon lands a right hand. #BC2#
Chol Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chol Hyon effectively controlling the action here.
Come on Chol Hyon - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Smith lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Chol Hyon moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chol Hyon's elbow.
Chol Hyon tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Chol Hyon misses with a knee strike.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Chol Hyon.
#BC2#
Chol Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chol Hyon missing with knees to the body.
Chol Hyon trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chol Hyon as Smith tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Chol Hyon breaks the clinch.
An Chol Hyon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Chol Hyon breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Chol Hyon rushes Smith and presses him up against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An Chol Hyon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith tries to circle away but Chol Hyon has him pinned against the ropes.
Chol Hyon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chol Hyon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alex Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chol Hyon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Chol Hyon has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
An Chol Hyon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chol Hyon 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... An Chol Hyon!
Post fight, an emotional An Chol Hyon said 'Korea Number 1!
Supreme Leader Kim Number 1!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Chol Hyon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Burgess has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Chol Hyon is on him like a limpet, forcing Burgess back against the cage.#TD2#
Chol Hyon has picked Burgess up - he's going for a ride! Chol Hyon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Burgess manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Chol Hyon keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Burgess pulls Chol Hyon into guard.
Burgess wants to stand but Chol Hyon is controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Burgess trying to control the position.
Burgess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SU#
Burgess stands up and beckons Chol Hyon to join him on the feet. #TD2#
Chol Hyon gets a takedown into half guard.
Chol Hyon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burgess defending well though. #T1#
Burgess won't allow Chol Hyon to pass to mount.
Chol Hyon thows a huge punch but Burgess dodges it nicely.
Chol Hyon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burgess gets back to full guard.
Chol Hyon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgess swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgess lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SU#
Chol Hyon is working an open guard so Burgess takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Chol Hyon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Burgess makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burgess shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chol Hyon as he jumps to the side.
Burgess is breathing heavily.#T2##TD2#
Chol Hyon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burgess looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Chol Hyon trying to control the action but Burgess is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Burgess is trying to get back to his feet.
Chol Hyon postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chol Hyon trying to control the action but Burgess is working from the bottom.
Chol Hyon looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Burgess is avoiding damage well.
Chol Hyon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Burgess is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Burgess struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgess takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Burgess managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burgess regains half guard, as Chol Hyon was trying to land strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chol Hyon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Chol Hyon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burgess knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chol Hyon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chol Hyon is trying to control. Burgess wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chol Hyon stops Burgess from getting back to his feet.
Burgess manages to get to full guard.
Burgess is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chol Hyon is controlling him. #T4#
Burgess keeping full guard, as Chol Hyon tries to pass.
Chol Hyon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burgess. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burgess bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chol Hyon's guard. #REVR#
Chol Hyon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burgess has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Burgess is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chol Hyon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Burgess working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Burgess dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Burgess gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burgess is trying to keep Chol Hyon in close.
Burgess wants to get back to his feet but Chol Hyon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chol Hyon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chol Hyon wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving.
Burgess wants to get back to his feet but Chol Hyon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burgess controlling the position.
Chol Hyon wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving.
Chol Hyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard. #T1#
Chol Hyon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burgess has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Chol Hyon moves into range and clinches up with Burgess.
Chol Hyon is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #TD2#
Chol Hyon gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Chol Hyon postures up in Burgess's guard and throws a big left but Burgess blocks it.
Chol Hyon wants to control from the top but Burgess keeps moving.
Chol Hyon tries to free his leg and advance position but Burgess is retaining full guard.
Burgess seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #ES#
Burgess scrambles and gets back to his feet.
An Chol Hyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD2#
Chol Hyon closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burgess quickly recovers to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chol Hyon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chol Hyon thows a huge punch but Burgess dodges it nicely.
Burgess is refusing to be controlled, as Chol Hyon sits in half guard. #SU2#
Chol Hyon stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Burgess to get to his feet. #TD2#
Chol Hyon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Burgess to the mat! Burgess manages to get full guard.
Chol Hyon looking to sit in guard and control but Burgess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Burgess in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3##SU#
Burgess gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Burgess shoots in but Chol Hyon avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Chol Hyon looking to score a takedown here. Burgess is defending well but Chol Hyon drives through and ends up in Burgess's guard.
Chol Hyon connects with a couple of short punches.
Chol Hyon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Burgess looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chol Hyon passes into side control.
Burgess tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chol Hyon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Burgess sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Burgess parries the strikes from Chol Hyon easily there. Chol Hyon is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Burgess to escape.
#T4#
Burgess dodges the ground and pound from Chol Hyon.
An elbow from Chol Hyon crashes against the mat.
Burgess is trying to improve his position.
Burgess on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Brendan Burgess overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Burgess avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chol Hyon. #SU2#
Chol Hyon decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL2#
Chol Hyon drives through and clinches with Burgess against the cage.
#TD2#
Chol Hyon has picked Burgess up - he's going for a ride! Chol Hyon dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Burgess is concentrating on defense, preventing Chol Hyon from advancing position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chol Hyon wants to take a breather but Burgess is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
An Chol Hyon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Chol Hyon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Burgess tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chol Hyon is in Burgess's guard.
Chol Hyon looking to sit in guard and control but Burgess gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Burgess loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chol Hyon is pulling down on Burgess's head to control his posture.
Chol Hyon has momentary wrist control but Burgess slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Chol Hyon is working an open guard so Burgess takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1##CL2#
Chol Hyon moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Chol Hyon lands a takedown into guard.
Chol Hyon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chol Hyon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burgess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Burgess wants to stand and escape but Chol Hyon is having none of it.
Burgess throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burgess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chol Hyon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Burgess distracts Chol Hyon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chol Hyon wants to control the position but Burgess says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chol Hyon is trying to maintain the position but Burgess is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Chol Hyon is controlling Burgess's trapped leg to prevent Burgess from advancing to side control.
Chol Hyon tries to kick Burgess off but Burgess keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burgess is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#SU#
Burgess decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Chol Hyon shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Burgess is trying to defend but Chol Hyon finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Burgess makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T3##CL2#
Chol Hyon has closed the distance and engaged Burgess in a clinch.
Chol Hyon struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgess controls his hands.
#TD2#
Chol Hyon wants the takedown. Burgess is fighting it off but Chol Hyon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Burgess's guard against the cage.#SUB#
Burgess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Burgess manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chol Hyon manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Chol Hyon working a defensive guard but Burgess passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Burgess stands up out of the half guard. #T4##TD2#
Chol Hyon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Burgess is defending against the submission attempts here by Chol Hyon.
Chol Hyon prevents Burgess from standing back up.
Chol Hyon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Burgess works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Chol Hyon drops back looking for a leg! Burgess is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burgess manages to kick Chol Hyon off! Chol Hyon jumps back into Burgess's guard. #SUB#
Burgess escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chol Hyon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brendan Burgess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burgess 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Burgess!
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