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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Hubble (ranked 1393 p4p, 3428 weight class) and Joon Sang Hun (ranked 123 p4p, 299 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 cm 22 145 6 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm 22 150 3 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler Lethal high kicks 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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edwin Hubble! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun! The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sang Hun avoids the body shot from Hubble.
Sang Hun looks like he wants to counter punch here. Hubble misses with a low kick as Sang Hun jumps back. Hubble throws a chopping leg kick but Sang Hun manages to avoid taking any serious damage. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sang Hun! But no joy. A jab from Sang Hun does it's job there.
It looks like Edwin Hubble has been cut. Sang Hun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hubble scores with a jab to the body. Hubble closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sang Hun did well to prevent Hubble getting side control. Hubble tries to pass to full mount but Sang Hun defends it. Hubble trying to control the pace. Hubble definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Sang Hun tries to roll over but Hubble keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice strikes from Hubble there. Sang Hun won't allow Hubble to pass to mount. Sang Hun trying to hold on to Hubble's head to control him but Hubble postures up.
Hubble working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Sang Hun's thigh. Sang Hun counters though and makes it back to full guard. Hubble controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hubble trying to control the position from guard on top but Sang Hun is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Our spies down at at League of Shadows MMA inform us that Sang Hun has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Hubble content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Sang Hun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sang Hun trying to control the position.
Hubble throwing strikes from guard but Sang Hun blocks nicely. Sang Hun controls Hubble momentarily but Hubble frees himself. Hubble with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hubble throws a strike but Sang Hun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hubble wants to sweep but no luck. Hubble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Hubble loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hubble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sang Hun has Hubble pulled in close to control his posture. Hubble looking to pass the guard. Sang Hun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sang Hun keeping moving, preventing Hubble from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hubble pushes down on Sang Hun's leg and manages to get into half guard. Hubble thows a huge punch but Sang Hun dodges it nicely.
Sang Hun is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hubble scores with a couple of nice shots. Hubble trying to mount his opponent but Sang Hun defends it. Hubble throwing shots but Sang Hun is blocking nicely. Sang Hun blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hubble. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hubble drops an elbow to the side of Sang Hun's head. Hubble is looking to take a break and control but Sang Hun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hubble looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that round. The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Sang Hun tests Hubble's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hubble shoots in and bounces Sang Hun off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Sang Hun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hubble. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hubble throws a strike but Sang Hun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hubble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hubble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hubble connects with a couple of short punches. Hubble working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hubble looking to pass the guard. Hubble working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Sang Hun has Hubble pulled in close to control his posture. Hubble trying to control but Sang Hun is working from the bottom. Hubble is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sang Hun is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hubble scoring with punches to the head and body. Sang Hun is pulling down on Hubble's head. It's preventing any offense from Hubble, at least for the moment. Sang Hun keeping full guard, as Hubble tries to pass. Hubble throwing strikes but missing. Hubble lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Sang Hun controls Hubble momentarily but Hubble frees himself. Sang Hun keeping moving, preventing Hubble from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hubble throws a big elbow that misses. Hubble tries to free his leg and advance position but Sang Hun is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Hubble scores with a body shot.
Hubble takes one to the chin there. Decent striking displayed by Hubble there. A shot to the liver by Hubble. Beautiful body shot. Hubble drops his hands momentarily and Sang Hun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hubble fails to land the takedown. Joon Sang Hun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hubble wants to slow Sang Hun down by chopping away at his legs. Excellent takedown into side control there by Hubble. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hubble working away. Sang Hun is not content to let Hubble control the position. Hubble controls the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Sang Hun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hubble wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Hubble in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edwin Hubble dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Edwin Hubble's cut. That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! Hubble misses with a body shot.
Sang Hun is looking for the big counter here. Edwin Hubble seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sang Hun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hubble.
Hubble just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwin Hubble is winning the standup battle so far. A low kick from Hubble misses and Sang Hun counters with a left and a right that stings Hubble. Hubble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sang Hun listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Hubble fails with the takedown and Sang Hun makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sang Hun stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sang Hun wants it to stay on the feet. Hubble throws a leg kick and Sang Hun counters with a crisp one two that drops Hubble! Sang Hun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hubble to his feet! Hubble is in big trouble!
Hubble is rocked! Hubble moves out of range as Sang Hun strikes. Sang Hun throws a big shot that misses. Hubble throws a right hand that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a crisp one two that drops Hubble! Sang Hun thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hubble to his feet! Hubble is in big trouble! Oh Hubble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sang Hun doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hubble seems to have got his legs back now. Sang Hun lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Sang Hun throws a leg kick and Hubble counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Hubble is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hubble is looking to work some ground and pound but Sang Hun has wrist control. Hubble wants to pass the guard but Sang Hun is keeping the position. Sang Hun has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Hubble is looking to pass into half guard but Sang Hun pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sang Hun is in guard. Sang Hun stopping the sweep attempt from Hubble.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sang Hun trying to control but Hubble is working from the bottom. Hubble has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sang Hun has passed into side control.
Hubble is looking for a sweep. You can see the frustration on Hubble's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Sang Hun wants to stand but Hubble has his arm trapped. Hubble struggling a bit here. Edwin Hubble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sang Hun trying to control the action but Hubble is working from the bottom. Hubble has one of Sang Hun's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight! Joon Sang Hun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hubble 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edwin Hubble! Our winner, Edwin Hubble, 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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