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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Won Yong Jung (ranked 523 p4p, 2677 weight class) and Cyril Cizek (ranked 48 p4p, 213 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Won Yong Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cyril Cizek!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cizek avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jung moves away from the strike by Cizek.
Jung drops his hands momentarily and Cizek takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jung tests Cizek's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cizek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Cizek.
Jung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cizek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cizek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cizek tests Jung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cizek tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Cizek is just out of range.
Cizek misses with a wild body shot.
Jung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cizek.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Jung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cizek doesn't seem phased though.
Cizek slaps away a takedown attempt from Jung, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Cizek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cizek in his tracks.
Cyril Cizek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cizek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jung stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
Cizek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cizek throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Jung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jung misses with a straight right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cizek.
Jung takes one on the button.
Won Yong Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cizek throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cizek has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jung lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung throwing strikes but missing.
Jung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cizek is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jung is controlling him.
Jung drops back looking for a leg! Cizek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cizek manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Cizek's guard.
Jung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jung throws a big right hand that misses.
Cizek wants to stand and escape but Jung is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing that Jung has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Cizek is keeping the position.
Jung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cizek avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jung won't allow Cizek to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to control from the top but Cizek keeps moving.
Cizek wants to stand and escape but Jung is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cizek takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jung keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jung misses with a straight left.
Cizek looks to land a right hand but Jung moved out of range.
Jung misses with a head kick.
Jung connects with the punch.
Cizek scores with a one two! Jung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cizek connects with a single shot there.
Cizek throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and moves out of range.
It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cizek lands with an uppercut that bounces Jung off the cage and back into range.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cizek blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cizek tries to circle away but Jung has him pinned against the cage.
Jung scores with a hook to the body.
Cizek blocks a body shot from Jung.
A shot in the inside from Jung.
A short left from Jung.
A frustrated look appears on Cizek's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cizek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cizek throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jung throws a right hand that Cizek ducks under and follows up with a left that Cizek also avoids with ease.
Jung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cizek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Cizek now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jung looking to score a takedown here. Cizek is defending well but Jung drives through and ends up in Cizek's guard.
Jung landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cizek digs a good hook to Jung's body.
Cizek throws a leg kick but Jung moved away.
Jung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cizek to the ground. Jung is now in Cizek's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cizek keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jung is stalling in the full guard.
Cizek keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Cizek manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung tries to work over Cizek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cizek or not.
Cizek wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung's corner calls for a 1-2. Jung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cizek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cizek tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jung staying out of range there.
Jung jabs Cizek right on the nose. Cizek blinks but takes it well.
Jung misses with a series of wild punches.
Cizek let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jung blocks a low kick nicely.
Jung misses with the combination.
Jung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jung cracks a nice hook into Cizek's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Cizek walks into a straight right hand from Jung.
Cizek cracks Jung with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cizek moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Jung 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cizek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jung is controlling him well.
Jung looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cizek is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jung is controlling him well.
Jung grinds an elbow into Cizek's temple.
Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cizek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cizek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jung lands some shots froms side control.
Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cizek can do to turn this around?
Cizek is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jung is working Cizek over with some ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jung working the head with strikes.
Cizek takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cizek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jung is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cizek is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jung prevents Cizek from escaping the position.
Jung is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cizek has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jung tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Won Yong Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jung landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cizek knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cizek is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jung asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jung throws out a powerful jab.
Jung shoots in looking for a takedown but Cizek manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.
Cizek doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jung scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Jung tries to clinch up but Cizek circles away and keeps his distance.
Cizek throws out a counter right but Jung avoids it with no problem.
Jung moves away from the strike by Cizek.
Cizek pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jung on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cizek on his heels. He'll look to pass Cizek's guard now, I'm sure.
Cizek pushes Jung off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Cizek throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it.
Cizek looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Cizek's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Cizek on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jung throws a hook but Cizek blocks it.
Jung tries to clinch up.
Cizek throws out a counter right but Jung avoids it with no problem.
Jung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jung slips a straight right by Cizek.
Nice sprawl there from Cizek as Jung shoots in.
Jung tries to bum rush Cizek with a series of wild strikes but Cizek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cizek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Cizek misses the target.
Jung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cizek circles away quickly and effectively.
Cizek is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jung with a body shot.
Jung instigates a clinch.
Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Jung has him pressed against the cage.
Cizek working hard to break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jung scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cizeks head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cizek tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cizek after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Won Yong Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Jung.
Jung just leaning against Cizek, taking a breather.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cizek struggles to land a body shot inside as Jung controls his hands.
Cizek gets underhooks to prevent Jung's takedown attempt.
Jung has picked Cizek up - he's going for a ride! Jung dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nice strikes from Jung there.
Jung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cizek tries to kick Jung off but Jung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cizek manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jung keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Cizek is trying to break the clinch but Jung has him pressed against the cage.
Jung pushes Cizek back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Won Yong Jung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cizek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cizek misses with an uppercut.
Cizek lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cyril Cizek seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cizek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Cizek is trying to stand.
Jung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cizek is trying to stand.
Cizek taking some punishment here, with Jung in his half guard.
Jung stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cizek looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jung slows the pace down in half guard.
Jung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cizek!
Jung controlling the pace for now.
Jung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Won Yong Jung.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Won Yong Jung!
Won Yong Jung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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