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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lito Harrison (ranked 1912 p4p, 1503 weight class) and Yasol Kim (ranked 197 p4p, 158 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lito Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 43 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yasol Kim!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim rushes Harrison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harrison definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Kim stalling in the clinch.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harrison lands with a light punch inside.
Harrison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrison lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Harrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim misses with some punches.
Harrison scores with a shoulder strike.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Harrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kim avoids a wild elbow strike from Harrison.
Harrison lands a body shot in the clinch.
Harrison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrisons head.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Kim.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Harrison stalling against the cage.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Kim.
Harrison throws a head punch that misses.
Harrison tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kim dodges an elbow strike from Harrison.
Harrison lands with a right to the head.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison stalling the fight.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harrison lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Kim.
Kim prevents a body shot from Harrison.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Harrison misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison fails to pull guard.
Harrison tries a body shot but Kim blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Harrison controls the action.
Kim lands a shoulder strike.
Kim letting Harrison take a breather here.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harrison working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kim lands a shot to the body.
Harrison jumps guard.
Harrison is looking for a triangle here but Kim uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Harrison struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim controlling from side mount.
Harrison tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison can't do much from the bottom here.
Harrison parries the strikes from Kim easily there. Kim is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harrison to escape.
Harrison struggling a bit here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to control but Kim manages to take his back.
Harrison tries to escape the position.
Harrison wants to control his opponent's hands but Kim gets his hands free.
Harrison just looking to survive in the bad position.
Harrison tries to break free.
Kim is not going to allow Harrison to sit and survive in this position.
Kim missing with strikes from the back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kim missing with strikes.
Kim not allowing Harrison to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Harrison just trying to survive but Kim is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kim struggling to land strikes to the head as Harrison covers up.
Harrison is really stuck here.
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and Harrison manages to turn into his guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harrison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrison is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harrison pushes down on Kim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kim is looking to control Harrison's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kim avoid being mounted?
Harrison not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kim avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harrison.
Harrison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kim holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Harrison is keen to just control but Kim is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kim blocks a head kick by Harrison.
A countering left hand to the body from Kim misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Harrison finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kim avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Yasol Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrison lands a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Harrison.
Harrison throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Harrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kim thinking.
Donk. Kim catches Harrison right on the button with a cross.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Harrison lands a jab to the head.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harrison seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lito Harrison dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kim throws out a loose jab but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim tries to move into range but Harrison moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Yasol Kim has been cut.
Kim with a nice calf kick.
Kim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Harrison counters with a nice leg kick.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim lunges at Harrison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harrison's hand.
Kim lands with a shot to the body.
Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harrison misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kim is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
It appears Harrison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harrison, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Harrison lands a body shot.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Harrison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harrison jumps guard but Kim stands there with Harrison around his waist. Harrison gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Harrison on the inside.
Harrison scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
A short right from Harrison.
Lito Harrison has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Harrison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harrison seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kim can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Harrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Harrison lands an uppercut.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harrison misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Kim.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim misses with the head strike.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lito Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Kim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Kim.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harrison presses Kim against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harrison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harrison is stalling here.
Kim works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harrison decides to pull guard.
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harrison wants to control the position but Kim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison controlling the position for now.
Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kim in particular looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking for submissions off his back.
Harrison trying to control here.
Harrison actively working from the bottom here.
Harrison trying to control here.
That's six 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.
Harrison is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kim.
Harrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim moves into the clinch successfully.
Harrison misses with a punch to the body.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harrisons head.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harrison.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Harrison scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harrison successfully pulls guard.
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Kim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harrison looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harrison throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kim escapes and throws Harrison's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Kim trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
Harrison is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harrison's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Harrison is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yasol Kim will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Yasol Kim's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kim punishes Harrison's body with a nice straight punch.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harrison bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Harrison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim tries to clinch there but Harrison circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Kim
and Harrison counters with a good, hard body kick but Kim shrugs it off.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.
Kim moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison blocks an uppercut.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Harrison.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harrison lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Harrison.
Harrison tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harrison's elbow.
Harrison blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harrison pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kim is pressing down on Harrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrison is holding on for now.
Harrison is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrison avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Harrison is defending well.
Harrison is looking to improve his position.
Harrison is looking to control Kim's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Harrison avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Kim wants to take a breather but Harrison is having none of it.
Harrison has his hands clasped together around Kim's back. He's all about the action.
Harrison is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yasol Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harrison is concentrating on defense, preventing Kim from advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
That kick from Kim tenderised Harrison's leg. Harrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim lands with a nice body punch.
Harrison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim throws a body punch but Harrison moves out of range.
Harrison works Kim's body with a nice hook.
Harrison throws a body kick that misses.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Kim scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Harrison doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim clobbers Harrison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Harrison lands an overhand right.
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harrison misses with the head strike.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Kim tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Harrison pulls Kim into guard.
Harrison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Harrison wants to control the position but Kim says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Harrison actively working from the bottom here.
Harrison trying to control here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Harrison looking for subs from the bottom but Kim mounts him!
Kim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Harrison holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harrison tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harrison working to try and regain half guard.
Harrison tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harrison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harrison tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim prevents Harrison from getting the reversal.
Harrison holds on to Kim around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Harrison working to try and regain half guard.
Harrison tries to hold on but Kim postures up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kim content just to control the position here.
Harrison is looking to improve his position but Kim isn't that keen on the idea.
Kim avoids the attempt from Harrison to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harrison avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kim.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Yasol Kim.
I think Kim has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yasol Kim!
Yasol Kim 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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hype
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RATING
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