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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joon Sang Hun (ranked 2393 p4p, 4516 weight class) and Panfilo Acerbi (ranked 165 p4p, 269 weight class). Acerbi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boom Boom Boom Boom - Venga Boys. Joon Sang Hun could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Panfilo Acerbi's chin.
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143
3 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joon Sang Hun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Panfilo Acerbi!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acerbi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Panfilo Acerbi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sang Hun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Acerbi misses with a straight right.
Sang Hun just misses with a punch to the body.
Sang Hun throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Acerbi! But no joy.
Acerbi misses with a wild combination.
Sang Hun throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Acerbi. Those never looked like landing.
Sang Hun swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sang Hun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Acerbi takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Acerbi.
Sang Hun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Sang Hun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Acerbi tries a body shot but Sang Hun blocks it.
Sang Hun working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi lands a shot to the body.
Acerbi throws a punch but it's blocked by Sang Hun.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Acerbi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Sang Hun misses with some punches.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
A short left from Sang Hun.
Sang Hun can't find room to land a body shot as Acerbi controls the action.
Acerbi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Acerbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acerbi's gas tank.
Sang Hun scores with a shot to the side of Acerbi's head.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Acerbi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sang Hun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Acerbi misses with a punch on the inside.
Sang Hun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Acerbi misses with some punches.
Sang Hun has a couple of punches blocked by Acerbi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Acerbi working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sang Hun.
Sang Hun misses with a body punch.
Sang Hun pushes Acerbi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sang Hun presses Acerbi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Acerbi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sang Hun successfully pulls guard.
Sang Hun looking for a sweep. Not yet Sang Hun, not yet.
Acerbi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sang Hun is keeping the position for now.
Sang Hun controlling Acerbi's posture.
Sang Hun 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun seems keen to control Acerbi's posture.
Sang Hun looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Acerbi defends easily.
Sang Hun controls Acerbi momentarily but Acerbi frees himself.
Sang Hun wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Acerbi is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sang Hun is looking to control Acerbi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sang Hun avoid being mounted?
Sang Hun is defending against the submission attempts here by Acerbi.
Sang Hun controlling the position well.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Acerbi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acerbi rushes Sang Hun and presses him up against the cage.
Sang Hun jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Acerbi walks away with a smile on his face. Sang Hun gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Acerbi throws a body punch but Sang Hun moves out of range.
As Acerbi backs away, Sang Hun returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Acerbi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Acerbi tries to get set, Sang Hun tries to push him back and clinch up but Acerbi manages to avoid the attempt.
Sang Hun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sang Hun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi lands with a short shot to the head.
Sang Hun lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Acerbi decides to pull guard.
Sang Hun controlling from the top position.
Sang Hun looking to pass the guard.
Sang Hun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Acerbi can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sang Hun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sang Hun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sang Hun preventing the sweep.
Acerbi working for a triangle but Sang Hun defends it easily.
Acerbi can't keep his opponent in guard - Sang Hun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sang Hun controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sang Hun prevents Acerbi from improving his position.
Sang Hun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Acerbi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sang Hun is looking to advance position but Acerbi won't allow it.
Acerbi trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Sang Hun manages to pass to mount!
Sang Hun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acerbi is working to get back to half guard.
Sang Hun tries to control but Acerbi wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acerbi can't escape the position.
Sang Hun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Acerbi regains half guard.
Sang Hun is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sang Hun controlling from mount.
Sang Hun prevents Acerbi from getting the reversal.
Sang Hun controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun tries to control but Acerbi wriggling away.
Sang Hun controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sang Hun wants to control the pace but Acerbi is squirming around nicely.
Acerbi gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joon Sang Hun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Acerbi gets a clinch.
Sang Hun tries a body shot but Acerbi blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Sang Hun fails to land.
Acerbi lands a shoulder strike.
Sang Hun digs a right hand into Acerbi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Acerbi's gas tank.
Acerbi wants to get back to striking at distance but Sang Hun won't allow it.
Acerbi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sang Hun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Acerbi.
Sang Hun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Acerbi manages to avoid it.
Acerbi lands a lovely overhand right.
Sang Hun moves into range and clinches up with Acerbi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Acerbi is trying to push Sang Hun away but Sang Hun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sang Hun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Acerbi backwards.
Sang Hun tries to work over Acerbi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sang Hun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Acerbi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acerbi blocks an uppercut.
Sang Hun is working Acerbi over against the cage.
Sang Hun lands a nice shot to the body.
Acerbi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sang Hun lands a left hand.
Sang Hun scores with a hook to the body.
Sang Hun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Acerbis head.
A head punch on the inside from Acerbi fails to land.
Sang Hun pulls guard.
Sang Hun trying to keep a closed guard but Acerbi is proving a slippery customer.
Sang Hun seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sang Hun tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sang Hun is trying to keep Acerbi in close.
Sang Hun looking for a guillotine here but Acerbi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun wants to improve his position but instead Acerbi has moved into half guard.
Sang Hun trying to control but Acerbi postures up.
Acerbi is looking for a kimura here.
Acerbi wants to control but Sang Hun is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sang Hun trying to hold on to Acerbi's head to control him but Acerbi postures up.
Acerbi is keen to just control but Sang Hun is a slippery customer.
Joon Sang Hun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sang Hun wants to control but Acerbi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Acerbi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sang Hun has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Acerbi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sang Hun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Acerbi misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Acerbi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sang Hun darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Acerbi misses with a body shot
and Acerbi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sang Hun clinches with his opponent.
Acerbi blocks a body shot from Sang Hun.
Acerbi is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Acerbi.
Acerbi misses with the head strike.
Sang Hun swings wildly with an uppercut but Acerbi uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sang Hun lands a right hand.
Panfilo Acerbi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Acerbi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joon Sang Hun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sang Hun 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joon Sang Hun!
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energy
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