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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Kim (ranked 24849 p4p, 2597 weight class) and Hyu Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Head has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 cm 27 265 10 - 35 - 0 |
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198 cm 26 265 10 - 34 - 1 |
Dangerous GnP Counter fighter Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt Basic striking Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 10 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jesse Kim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 10 - 34 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hyu Head! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head scores with a takedown into Kim's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Head can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Head slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim working for submissions but it's allowed Head to get to half guard.
Head is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well. Head working over Kim with some ground and pound. Kim looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Head trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it. Kim could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kim looking for subs from the bottom but Head mounts him! Head content just to control the position here. Kim sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Head works his foot free and advances to mount. Head tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Head is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kim can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Head lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kim is looking to get to half guard. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Head putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Kim working to try and regain half guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim is squirming around, avoiding Head's attempts to control the action.
Head looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Kim is in all sorts of trouble here.
Head looking for a guillotine from mount but Kim is having none of it. Head putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound! Head lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kim hang on? Head lands a couple of good shots and Kim has given up his back, trying to escape the position! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kim tries to roll but Head sticks to his back.
Kim preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Head.
Kim fending off the submission attempt from Head. Head looks winded! Head is trying to stick to Kim's back but Kim is turning into Head. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Head's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kim.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Head dives on top into guard.

Kim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Head doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Head manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Head defends well.
Kim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Head has passed into half guard!
Head is trying to work for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Head is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kim! Head controlling from mount. Head seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Kim is holding on tight.
Kim tries to improve his position but instead Head has taken his back! Kim is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Head is punishing Kim with strikes - can he finish him?!
Head is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Kim breaks Head's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kim trying to move into half guard but instead Head has managed to sweep!
Head stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position. Head works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim looking for a kimura from the bottom but Head passes into side control! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hyu Head dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet. Kim changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Head closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Head pulls his head out easily. Head trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Head is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Head to get the leverage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim actively working from the bottom here.
Kim looking for submissions from an awkward position here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Head uses his free foot to push down on Kim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kim.
Head looking to secure an arm triangle but Kim defends it well. Head dominating with strikes here. Kim is trying desperately to improve position.
Head looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Head wants to take his opponent's back but Kim doesn't allow it. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Head cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kim tries to reverse the position but Head maintains control.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim regains half guard.
Head is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Head. Head really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim looking for submissions off his back. Kim is in trouble now - Head has advanced to mount! Head controlling his opponent. Kim gets back to half guard.
Kim has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Head escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Head!
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kim is looking to reverse the position. Kim looking for a sweep but Head has passed into full mount! Oh no! Kim tries to reverse the position but Head maintains control. Kim is in a horrible position here. Head smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kim has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Head controlling the positon. Kim is really stuck here.
Hyu Head has got the better of the ground game so far.
Head working for a choke but Kim is defending well.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Head is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kim has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Head has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kim taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Head doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hyu Head! Hyu Head was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
48% |
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