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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Destruction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Sung il (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destruction comes to the cage accompanied by Earth Sized Microwave by Japanese Torture Comedy Hour. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 cm
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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172 cm
22
158 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Destruction! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kim Sung il! The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sung il looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sung il throws a front kick that sends Destruction stumbling back into the cage. Sung il attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Destruction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sung il.
Sung il stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Destruction. Sung il checks a leg kick. Sung il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Destruction misses the shot to the body. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Destruction.
Sung il shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Destruction defends it nicely. Sung il keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Destruction. Destruction wants to clinch. Destruction blocks a head kick by Sung il.
Destruction digs a good body shot into Sung il's ribs. Sung il clinches with his opponent.
Destruction tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sung il managing to block the knees to the body from Destruction.
Destruction gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sung il.
Sung il with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Destruction gets underhooks to prevent Sung il's takedown attempt.
Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Sung il. Destruction working Sung il over with knees to the body. Destruction tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sung il avoids it. Sung il blocks an elbow strike from Destruction.
Destruction tries to break free but Sung il pushes him back against the cage. Sung il takes a knee to the side of the body. Destruction crunches a lovely knee into Sung il's ribcage. Destruction escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destruction is looking to score with low kicks. Destruction throws a series of punches but Sung il avoids them all with ease. Destruction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Destruction scores with a one two! Sung il had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Destruction throws a sloppy head kick and Sung il moves out of range easily. Sung il blocks a head kick by Destruction.
Destruction circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destruction just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Sung il. Destruction throws a right and a left that Sung il avoids nicely. Destruction is looking to wear down Sung il with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Sung il looks for the body kick but Destruction saw that one coming. Destruction lands a front kick. Destruction dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sung il. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Destruction circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sung il pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sung il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sung il staying out of range there. Destruction scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sung il in his tracks. Destruction tries to close the distance and clinch but Sung il swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Sung il tries a head kick but it misses.
Destruction sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Destruction throws a head kick that misses and Sung il counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Sung il is looking for a kimura here.
Sung il looks gassed! Sung il is figuring out what he wants to do next. Destruction trying to hold on to Sung il's head to control him but Sung il postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sung il is trying to control. Destruction wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sung il looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sung il seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Destruction does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Sung il is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Sung il is trying to work for a kimura but Destruction is defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Destruction catches Sung il with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Destruction lands a head kick. Sung il smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Nice straight punches there by Destruction. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Destruction. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. A kick lands to the mid section there for Sung il. Destruction throws a right and a left that both miss. Destruction throws a body punch but Sung il moves out of range. Destruction fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sung il manages to avoid it. Destruction looks to throw a body kick and Sung il counters with a body kick that stops Destruction in his tracks momentarily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Sung il will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Destruction moves in looking to clinch but Sung il pushes him off. Sung il misses with a body kick. Sung il tries to land a front kick but Destruction steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Destruction scores with a nice strike. Sung il shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Destruction pinned against the cage. Destruction gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. A thudding body kick lands there by Sung il!
A shot to the body from Destruction misses and Sung il counters with a head kick. That will keep Destruction thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Sung il throws a body kick that misses. Sung il lands a front kick. Kim Sung il seems to be getting the better of the standup. Sung il clinches with his opponent.
Sung il tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Destruction fails to land. Destruction lands an elbow inside that Sung il shrugs off. Destruction working aggressively here.
Sung il tries to stall but Destruction uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Destruction tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Sung il blocks an elbow strike. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Sung il has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Destruction avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Dick Destruction has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Sung il. A short right hand to the side of the head by Destruction. Destruction trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sung il blocks the elbow strike.
Sung il has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Destruction avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Destruction will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Destruction manages to break the clinch.
Destruction misses with an uppercut. Sung il saw that one coming. Dick Destruction is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Sung il misses with a kick to the body.
Sung il avoids the head kick by Destruction.
Dick Destruction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sung il closes the distance and clinches. Sung il prevents Destruction from breaking the clinch. Destruction breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Sung il throws the kick towards the body but Destruction avoids it. Sung il moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Sung il misses with a body kick. Sung il throws a push kick but Destruction slaps the foot to one side. Sung il looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Destruction! Sung il trying to control but he's not successful this time. Sung il wants to take his opponent's back but Destruction doesn't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Destruction is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sung il looking for a guillotine from mount but Destruction is having none of it. Sung il throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Destruction because Sung il loaded up on that one. Destruction is trying desperately to improve position. Sung il is working for a guillotine from mount but Destruction frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sung il swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Destruction is now in Sung il's guard. A big mistake from Sung il there, giving up the dominant position! Sung il is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Destruction has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sung il not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Destruction's corner is telling him to maintain position. Sung il has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Destruction can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Destruction got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sung il has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Destruction has managed to get both his arms back between Sung il's legs - danger averted. Destruction trying to control the position from guard on top but Sung il is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Destruction wants to pass the guard but Sung il is keeping the position. Sung il is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Sung il takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Sung il goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Sung il showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Sung il changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Destruction looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Sung il wants to control but Destruction is keeping him busy. Sung il is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Destruction has escaped the position, nice work there. Destruction tries to get back to half guard but can't. Sung il trying to control the position but Destruction is working away. Sung il tries for a kimura but Destruction is defending well. Sung il takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Sung il looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Destruction is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Destruction prevents Sung il from improving position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Sung il takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two 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. Sung il motions for Destruction to come forward. Sung il throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Sung il throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Sung il attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Destruction pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Sung il gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Destruction. Destruction fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sung il, pushing him back against the cage. Sung il pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sung il is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Destruction wanted to stand there but Sung il had control of the position. Sung il is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Sung il escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Destruction gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Sung il working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Destruction doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Destruction manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Destruction stays in close to Sung il's body and controls the position. Destruction wants to control from the top but Sung il keeps moving. Sung il is trying to keep Destruction in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Destruction moves out of range of the body kick from Sung il.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Destruction scores with a jab. Sung il acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Sung il misses with a body kick. Destruction darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Destruction feints and then cracks Sung il's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sung il down. Sung il blocks a jab. Destruction moves out of range of the body kick from Sung il.
Dick Destruction has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Destruction throws a nice inside leg kick. Destruction throws a sloppy head kick and Sung il moves out of range easily. Sung il misses with a body kick. Sung il fails with a takedown attempt. Destruction misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sung il.
Kim Sung il is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Destruction throws the left hand but Sung il avoids the punch easily. A jab from Destruction finds it's way through Sung il's defenses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sung il is defended easily by Destruction. Destruction misses with a body shot.
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 Dick Destruction. I think Sung il 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Sung il!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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