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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kimchi Master (ranked 4191 p4p, 3835 weight class) and Koda Southam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimchi Master has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimchi Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koda Southam!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurstrm, Anni Minnemki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Master has managed to clinch.
Southam pulls Master into guard.
Master has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Southam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Master's guard.
Southam sitting in guard here, content to control.
Southam sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Master's guard.
Master avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southam.
Master avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southam.
Southam moves nicely into side control.
Southam advances nicely into full mount.
Southam controlling from mount.
You get the feeling that Master really doesn't like being in this position too much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southam content just to control the position here.
Southam sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Southam cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Master is trying to stand.
Master really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Southam throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Master tries to buck Southam off but he can't manage it.
Southam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Southam stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Southam has Master up against the cage in a clinch.
Master lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Southam wants a takedown.
Master swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Master misses with the head strike.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Master lands an uppercut.
Southam wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Master has him pressed against the cage.
Master working aggressively here.
Southam blocks an uppercut.
Master lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Southam breaks from the clinch.
Southam closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southam blocking some punches.
Southam pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southam shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Master as he avoids it easily.
Master throws a nice looking combination but Southam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Southam rushes Master and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Master escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Master tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Southam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Southam has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southam.
Southam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Master managing to block the knees to the body from Southam.
Master fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Master scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southam is trying to drag Master to the mat but Master just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kimchi Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Southam.
Master lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Master.
Master breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Southam swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Kimchi Master seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Master closes the distance and pushes Southam back into the cage.
Southam jumps guard and drags Master to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Southam pulls Master in to control the position.
Southam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Master manages to get himself to full guard.
Master avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Master is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Southam thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Master is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Southam is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Master wants to stand and escape but Southam is having none of it.
Southam controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Southam gets to his feet. Master looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Master scores with a crisp jab that stopped Southam in his tracks.
Master pushes Southam up against the cage in a clinch.
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southam misses with a takedown
and Master connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Southam looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master lands a glancing blow to the side of Southam's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimchi Master 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.
Master clinches.
A short right from Master on the inside.
Southam jumps guard but Master turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Master lands a left hand that snaps the head of Southam backwards.
Southam drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Master gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Southam jumps guard but Master stands there with Southam around his waist. Southam gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kimchi Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Southam.
Southam has Master pushed against the cage.
Master misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Master.
Master misses with the head strike.
Southam is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Master to keep the fight standing.
Master blocks a body shot from Southam.
Southam blocks a body shot from Master.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southam has had enough of the clinch but Master keeps him there for the moment.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Southam tries to pull guard but Master won't allow it.
Southam is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Master pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Master is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southam can do to turn this around?
Southam is breathing heavily.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Master gets through Southam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Southam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Master manages to break the clinch.
Master wants to clinch up but Southam keeps it at a distance.
Southam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Master was well out of range. Poor timing from Southam.
Master fails in his attempt to clinch.
Master rushes Southam and presses him up against the cage.
Master tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Southam blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Master lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Master lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southam working hard to break the clinch.
Southam has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Southam throws a lazy head kick
and Southam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Master closes the distance and clinches.
Kimchi Master has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Southam takes a shot to the head.
Master lands with a left to the head.
Master scores with a nice hook to the head.
Master has a couple of punches blocked by Southam.
A nice right hand lands inside from Master.
Master breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Southam jumps guard and drags Master to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Southam looking to control.
Southam wants to sweep here but Master controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master trying to stand up but can't free himself from Southam's guard.
Master got a little sloppy there for a moment and Southam has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Master has managed to get both his arms back between Southam's legs - danger averted.
Master wanted to stand there but Southam had control of the position.
Master trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kimchi Master is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Southam has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Master finds it's way round the side to connect with Southam's head.
Master is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four 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.
Master closes the distance and pushes Southam back into the cage.
Southam pulls guard.
Master wants to stand but Southam is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Master knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Southam on the ground.
Southam seems keen to control Master's posture.
Master would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimchi Master dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Southam swats away the attempt to clinch by Master.
Master wants to clinch.
Master swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Master is looking to clinch.
Koda Southam is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Southam wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Southam.
Master appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Southam feints and then cracks Master's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Master down.
Master stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Southam tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimchi Master is winning the standup battle so far.
Southam swings for the body but Master moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southam tries to close the distance and clinch but Master swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Master scores with a punch to the head.
Master avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Southam.
Southam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Southam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Master is looking to clinch.
Southam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kimchi Master has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koda Southam.
Master thuds his right hand into Southam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Master cracks Southam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Master closes the distance and pushes Southam back into the cage.
Master lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Southam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southam backwards.
Master lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Master misses with a short punch on the inside.
Southam drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Southam takes a shot to the head.
Master lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Master lands a shoulder strike.
Master lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Master.
Master lands a hook that snaps the head of Southam backwards.
Master gets through Southam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Master makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master lands a right hand.
Master lands a left hand that snaps the head of Southam backwards.
Master pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Master connects with a right hand. Southam shakes it off.
Southam is rocked!
Master weaves into range and cracks Southam right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Southam goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Master is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimchi Master!
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RATING
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