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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Sun Hyeok (ranked 4120 p4p, 4142 weight class) and Johnny Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Sun Hyeok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Holloway!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Shimada and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway throws a leg kick but Hyeok sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hyeok tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Holloway defends well and Hyeok ends up having to push Holloway into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hyeok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holloway takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hyeok tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hyeok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyeok stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holloway tries to work over Hyeok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hyeok is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Holloway pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sun Hyeok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyeok content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Holloway being controlled against the cage.
Hyeok working Holloway over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyeok effectively controlling the action here.
Hyeok slows down the pace here.
Hyeok jumps guard but Holloway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Holloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from Hyeok.
Hyeok landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hyeok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holloway.
Hyeok throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hyeok lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Holloway tries to throw a body punch but Hyeok avoids it by throwing Holloway back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyeok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holloway tries a body shot but Hyeok blocks it.
Holloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hyeok pulls guard successfully.
Hyeok working for a triangle but Holloway defends it easily.
Hyeok striking off his back but it's not causing Holloway any problems.
Hyeok pulls Holloway in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway wants to get up but he can't break Hyeok's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Holloway got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hyeok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holloway has managed to get both his arms back between Hyeok's legs - danger averted.
Hyeok trying to control the position here.
Holloway is looking to stand up but Hyeok won't let him.
Hyeok is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Holloway trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hyeok's guard.
Holloway is fighting to break Hyeok's control of his arms but Hyeok is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hyeok is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holloway defends well.
Hyeok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyeok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Sun Hyeok dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holloway motions for Hyeok to come forward. Holloway throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hyeok wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hyeok throws a shot to the body.
Hyeok shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holloway pinned against the cage. Holloway gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hyeok closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyeok working Holloway over with knees to the body.
Hyeok using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hyeok displaying some good clinch control by pressing Holloway up against the cage.
Hyeok is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyeok wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sun Hyeok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hyeok lands a nice knee to the body.
Hyeok goes for a takedown attempt but Holloway pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hyeok misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Hyeok moves away and avoids it.
Hyeok fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holloway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hyeok shoots for a double leg takedown but Holloway sprawls well. He's pushed Hyeok's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holloway misses with a hook. Hyeok ducked under it nicely.
Johnny Holloway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holloway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holloway lands with a right hand.
It looks like Lee Sun Hyeok has been cut.
Hyeok clinches up with Holloway and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyeok's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hyeok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holloway can do to turn this around?
Holloway throws a lazy right hand but Hyeok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Holloway fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hyeok is out of range.
Holloway slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyeok, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Holloway.
Hyeok shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holloway sprawls well. Holloway wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hyeok gets slowly back to his feet.
Hyeok fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Hyeok misses its target.
Hyeok dodges the punch combination from Holloway.
Hyeok shoots in for a double leg but Holloway sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holloway throws a counter combo.
Hyeok shoots in for a takedown but Holloway shows good takedown defense.
Holloway missing with a left hand there. Hyeok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyeok is looking for a counter combo.
Good work by Hyeok as he checks the leg kick.
Holloway blocks the body kick.
Holloway missing with a left hand there. Hyeok was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyeok seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holloway.
Hyeok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hyeok tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hyeok holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hyeok is looking for a takedown.
Holloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyeok.
Hyeok drops down looking for an ankle pick but Holloway pulls his leg out and moves away.
Holloway thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Holloway misses.
Holloway throws a nice looking combination but Hyeok bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hyeok looks for a takedown but Holloway sprawls well.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holloway looks to land a left hand but Hyeok moved out of range nicely.
Hyeok changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Holloway tries to avoid it but Hyeok manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Holloway to the ground. Holloway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hyeok moves out of range of the strikes.
Hyeok is looking to counter the offense by Holloway and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Holloway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lee Sun Hyeok's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Holloway looks to land a body kick but Hyeok moved away.
Holloway looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hyeok slips a straight right by Holloway.
Hyeok shoots in looking for a takedown. Holloway tries to sprawl out of it but Hyeok keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Holloway manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyeok takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holloway taking a breather.
Holloway wants to break free but Hyeok has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hyeok's elbow.
Hyeok wants a takedown but no success here.
Hyeok lands a good knee to the midsection. Holloway won't want to take too many of those.
Holloway is trying to stall.
Holloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyeok breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holloway keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Holloway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Sun Hyeok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holloway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hyeok avoids the body shot from Holloway.
Lee Sun Hyeok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyeok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holloway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holloway throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holloway stuffs the takedown attempt from Hyeok. Hyeok gets slowly back to his feet.
Holloway throws a jab when Hyeok was well out of range.
Hyeok wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Holloway throws a big shot that misses.
Hyeok shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Holloway as he jumps to the side.
Holloway follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Holloway throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holloway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyeok moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holloway takes a swing at Hyeok's ribcage but misses.
Hyeok shoots in looking for a takedown but Holloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hyeok's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Holloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Holloway throws a leg kick but Hyeok sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hyeok is defended easily by Holloway.
Johnny Holloway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Holloway misses the target.
Holloway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Hyeok.
Hyeok blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holloway misses with a hook. Hyeok ducked under it nicely.
A clash of legs there as Hyeok blocks the low kick.
Holloway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hyeok.
As Holloway looks to move away, Hyeok throws a big counter combo but Holloway just gets out of the way.
Holloway throws a shot from downtown. Hyeok moves away and avoids it.
Hyeok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holloway throws a hook but Hyeok avoids it easily.
Holloway misses with a looping right.
Hyeok wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hyeok fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Holloway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Holloway 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Holloway!
In defeat, Lee Sun Hyeok stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be executed for this'.
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