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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yun Jung (ranked 4288 p4p, 4330 weight class) and William Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Steve will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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168 cm 18 134 1 - 0 - 0 |
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188 cm 23 135 1 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns Brawler Self confident |
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BJJ White Belt Decent boxing Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yun Jung! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, William Steve! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily. Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yun Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jung shoots in but no luck this time. A countering left hand to the body from Steve misses. Jung fails with the takedown and Steve counters with a left to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense. Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jung is breathing heavily. Jung shoots in for a double leg but Steve sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Steve is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jung with a poor takedown and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jung looks for a takedown but Steve sprawls well. Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet. Jung misses with a takedown and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking. Jung has his takedown stuffed and Steve counters with a left to the body. Jung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steve's waist but Steve gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jung off to one side. Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jung with a poor takedown and Steve counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung. Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Jung fails with a takedown attempt. Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jung with a body shot. Steve is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jung rather than just go for the knockout. Jung with a poor takedown and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes. Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jung shoots and misses and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jung fails with the takedown and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jung fails with the takedown and Steve counters with a left to the body. Jung misses with a takedown attempt and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jung with a poor takedown enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. Jung with a lazy takedown attempt and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jung shoots and misses and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking. Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Yun Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jung has a takedown stuffed. Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking. Jung has his takedown stuffed and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Steve as he avoids it easily. Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Jung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jung goes for a double leg but Steve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Steve continues to drive forward. Steve let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Steve gets underhooks to prevent Jung's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yun Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Steve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jung after a bit of a struggle. Jung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Steve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steve sprawls well. Steve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet. A nice side step and Steve releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Steve counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily and Steve counters with a left to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jung is defended easily by Steve. Jung with a lazy takedown attempt and Steve counters with a left to the body. Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking. Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jung misses with a takedown and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jung shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Steve slaps away a takedown attempt from Jung, before circling back to the center of the mat. Jung fails with the takedown and Steve counters with a right hand to the body. Jung with a poor takedown and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jung fails with the takedown and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Steve counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Steve stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steve wants it to stay on the feet. Steve counters with a body kick. Jung fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Jung has his takedown stuffed and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown and Steve counters with a nice body shot. Jung shoots and misses and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jung with a lazy takedown attempt and Steve counters with a straight right hand. Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily and Steve counters with a right hand to the body. Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown and Steve counters with a nice body shot. Jung shoots and misses and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Jung with a poor takedown and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jung shoots and misses and Steve counters with a left to the body. Jung has his takedown stuffed and Steve counters with a nice body shot. Nice sprawl there from Steve as Jung shoots in. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! Jung shoots and misses and Steve counters with a right hand to the body. Steve is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Jung shoots in looking for a takedown but Steve manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Jung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jung misses with a takedown and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yun Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jung has his takedown stuffed and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking. Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Steve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Jung misses with a takedown attempt and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. William Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jung shoots and misses and Steve counters with a left to the body. Jung fails with the takedown and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Yun Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Steve defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung. Steve appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Jung with a poor takedown and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jung fails with the takedown and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Jung backing up. Jung nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes. Jung misses with a takedown attempt and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jung shoots and misses and Steve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. William Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jung has his takedown stuffed and Steve counters with a left to the body. Jung with a lazy takedown attempt and Steve counters with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body. Jung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Steve tries to avoid it but Jung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Steve to the ground. Steve escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Jung with a poor takedown and Steve counters with a left to the body. Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jung has his takedown stuffed and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Jung shoots in for a takedown but Steve shows good takedown defense. Steve is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jung with a body shot. Jung shoots and misses and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Jung tries for a takedown but Steve circles away easily and Steve counters with a straight right hand. Steve stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet. Steve doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jung. Steve now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Jung with a poor takedown and Steve counters with a right hand to the body. Jung misses with a takedown attempt and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Jung is rocked! Jung misses with a takedown and Steve counters with a left right combination that sends Jung crashing to the mat - Steve wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Jung out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Steve! Our winner, William Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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