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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bong Ji Woo (ranked 810 p4p, 725 weight class) and Kendo Hirigushi (ranked 100 p4p, 91 weight class). Ji Woo comes to the cage accompanied by 나쁜 달 상승. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bong Ji Woo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kendo Hirigushi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo fails with the takedown.
Hirigushi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Hirigushi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hirigushi throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo dives in and grabs Hirigushi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hirigushi pushes down on Ji Woo's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Ji Woo.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hirigushi at a distance.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi looks to land a combination but Ji Woo avoids it well.
Hirigushi looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot
and Hirigushi counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hirigushi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Hirigushi moved away.
Ji Woo scores with a decent looking hook.
Hirigushi throws a nice looking combination but Ji Woo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hirigushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hirigushi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves into the clinch.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi lands with a right to the head.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Hirigushi gets tackled into the cage by Ji Woo. Ji Woo maintains the clinch.
Ji Woo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ji Woo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hirigushi stands up and waves to Ji Woo to follow him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ji Woo is defended easily by Hirigushi.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Hirigushi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Hirigushi ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ji Woo.
Hirigushi throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Hirigushi seems unphased.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Hirigushi is having none of it.
Hirigushi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ji Woo off the cage and back into range.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut.
Hirigushi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ji Woo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo scores with a takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Hirigushi wriggles free and stands up.
Hirigushi throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo clinches up with Hirigushi and pushes him back against the cage.
Ji Woo tightens his grip and picks Hirigushi up, before dumping him to the ground. Hirigushi manages to land in guard.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Ji Woo passes into half guard.
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!
Ji Woo is trying to work for a kimura but Hirigushi is defending well.
Ji Woo seems to be looking for submissions.
Hirigushi is trying to stand up here but Ji Woo is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirigushi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ji Woo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hirigushi is trying to stand up here but Ji Woo is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ji Woo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kendo Hirigushi will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hirigushi misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Hirigushi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo gets a double leg takedown into Hirigushi's guard.
Ji Woo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hirigushi wants to stand up but Ji Woo is controlling him.
Ji Woo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hirigushi pushes Ji Woo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Ji Woo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hirigushi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ji Woo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hirigushi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ji Woo thuds his right hand into Hirigushi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ji Woo shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kendo Hirigushi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ji Woo shoots in looking for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ji Woo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo walks into a stiff left hand from Hirigushi.
Hirigushi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ji Woo lands in his opponent's guard.
Ji Woo won't allow Hirigushi to get back to his feet.
Hirigushi controlling Ji Woo's posture.
Ji Woo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ji Woo stops Hirigushi from standing up.
Ji Woo wants to pass the guard but Hirigushi is keeping the position.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Hirigushi keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hirigushi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirigushi is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ji Woo throws an elbow but Hirigushi slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ji Woo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hirigushi, who protects the arm well.
Ji Woo tries to score with some ground and pound. Hirigushi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ji Woo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hirigushi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ji Woo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ji Woo tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ji Woo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hirigushi wants to get back to his feet but Ji Woo drags him back down.
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hirigushi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from escaping the position.
Hirigushi throws Ji Woo to one side and escapes!
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Hirigushi is just out of range.
Ji Woo throws a sloppy body shot
and Hirigushi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hirigushi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji Woo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ji Woo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hirigushi checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hirigushi missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Hirigushi moves forwards but Ji Woo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hirigushi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hirigushi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown but Hirigushi sprawls well.
Ji Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hirigushi swinging wildly here.
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 Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
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. And we move into the final round!
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Hirigushi moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a takedown
and Hirigushi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo has his takedown stuffed
and Hirigushi counters with a two punch combo.
Hirigushi misses with the combination.
Ji Woo shoots and misses
and Hirigushi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bong Ji Woo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hirigushi misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo feints and then cracks Hirigushi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirigushi down.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Hirigushi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hirigushi. Those never looked like landing.
Hirigushi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ji Woo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hirigushi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hirigushi manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo feints and as Hirigushi raises his hands in defense, Ji Woo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hirigushi is looking to stand up but Ji Woo isn't so interested in that idea.
Ji Woo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hirigushi manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hirigushi stands up and waves to Ji Woo to follow him.
Ji Woo looks for a takedown but Hirigushi sprawls well.
A combination from Hirigushi does no damage.
Hirigushi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hirigushi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hirigushi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hirigushi slaps away a takedown attempt from Ji Woo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ji Woo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ji Woo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hirigushi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ji Woo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ji Woo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ji Woo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ji Woo stops Hirigushi from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirigushi keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Hirigushi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hirigushi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ji Woo.
Hirigushi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a left hand.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji Woo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hirigushi throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Hirigushi.
Ji Woo prevents Hirigushi from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hirigushi - that landed with a thud.
Ji Woo tries for a takedown but Hirigushi manages to get underhooks.
Hirigushi lands a hook that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Hirigushi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo is working Hirigushi over against the cage.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Hirigushi digs a right hand into Ji Woo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ji Woo's gas tank.
Hirigushi misses with the head strike.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Hirigushi fails to land.
Hirigushi breaks the clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Kendo Hirigushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hirigushi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ji Woo backs up against the cage.
Hirigushi tries to sprawl but Ji Woo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hirigushi kicks off Ji Woo and gets to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kendo Hirigushi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hirigushi has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kendo Hirigushi!
Kendo Hirigushi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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