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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bin Bounin (ranked 4347 p4p, 3772 weight class) and Kyung Ho Kang (ranked 220 p4p, 0 weight class). Bounin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I need a Dollar. Kyung Ho Kang has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bin Bounin's chin.
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144
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 Rio de Janeiro, Bin Bounin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kyung Ho Kang!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bounin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bounin keeping full guard, as Kang tries to pass.
Bounin is working an open guard so Kang takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kyung Ho Kang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bounin looks to throw the jab but Kang is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang tries to clinch there but Bounin circles away.
Kang tries to clinch there but Bounin circles away.
As Kang looks to move away, Bounin throws a big counter combo but Kang just gets out of the way.
Kang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bounin defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bounin avoids the head kick by Kang.
Bounin throws a looping overhand right but Kang ducks down to avoid it.
Kang shoots in and drives through. Bounin sprawls well.
Bounin scores with a punch to the head.
Bounin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kang is just out of range.
Bounin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bounin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bounin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bounin is looking for a counter combo.
Bin Bounin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyung Ho Kang.
Bounin throws a push kick but Kang slaps the foot to one side.
Bounin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kang circles away quickly and effectively.
Kang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bounin as he avoids it easily.
A low kick from Bounin is predictable there
so Kang counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang passes Bounin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kang wants to free his trapped foot but Bounin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Bounin is trying to stand up here but Kang is controlling him well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kang decides to stand up.
Bounin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kang.
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 Bin Bounin 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.
Kang tries for a takedown but Bounin circles away easily
and Bounin counters with a straight right hand.
Kang tries to clinch but Bounin moves out of range.
Bounin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bounin stuffs the takedown attempt from Kang. Kang gets slowly back to his feet.
Kang tries for a takedown but Bounin circles away easily
and Bounin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bin Bounin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyung Ho Kang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang lands a jab-cross combination.
Kang doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bounin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bounin lands a head shot.
Bounin works the jab nicely.
Kang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bin Bounin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bounin scores with a leg kick.
No luck for Kang with that takedown attempt.
Bounin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kang can do to turn this around?
Kang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bounin.
Kang tries to clinch but Bounin moves out of range.
Kang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bounin throws a combination. Kang tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bounin cracks Kang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bounin cracks Kang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bounin pinned against the cage. Bounin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bounin wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kang is breathing heavily.
Bounin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kang counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kang tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bounin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bounin is looking to get back to full guard here but Kang has managed to pass to side control instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bounin trying to remain calm as Kang controls from the top position.
Kang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bounin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kang trying to control the action but Bounin is working from the bottom.
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.
Bounin struggling a bit here.
Kang controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kang tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bin Bounin dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bounin is fending him off so far but Kang persists. Nope, Bounin circles away and we're back to standing.
Kang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bounin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kang misses with a takedown attempt - Bounin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bin Bounin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyung Ho Kang.
Bounin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kang fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kang with a poor takedown
enabling Bounin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kang shoots in and gets a takedown into Bounin's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kang wants to control from the top but Bounin keeps moving.
Kang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bounin working a defensive guard here.
Kang is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bounin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kang is controlling him.
Kang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kang controlling the position.
Kang's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kang is working to tighten his grip on Bounin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bounin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kang is really squeezing tight and eventually Bounin passes out! Kang breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kyung Ho Kang!
Bin Bounin was interviewed post fight and said 'Well... that was, uh, not great. Guess I’ll just go home, eat my carrot.'.
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hype
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