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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyun Suk Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Adams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hyun Suk Kim's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hyun Suk Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Adams!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suk Kim is looking to land body kicks.
Adams slips under a jab.
Suk Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Suk Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suk Kim misses with a wild body shot.
Suk Kim looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams tries to clinch but Suk Kim moves out of range.
Suk Kim with a jab.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Suk Kim is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Suk Kim circles away and we're back to standing.
Suk Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams tries to clinch there but Suk Kim circles away.
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Suk Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams keeps control of Suk Kim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suk Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adams prevents Suk Kim from breaking the clinch.
Adams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Suk Kim escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suk Kim - that will leave a mark!
Adams walks into a stiff left hand from Suk Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suk Kim throws a chopping leg kick but Adams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suk Kim misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Suk Kim as he avoids it easily.
Hyun Suk Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Adams.
Adams avoids the head kick by Suk Kim.
Suk Kim throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suk Kim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suk Kim darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hyun Suk Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suk Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Suk Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Suk Kim pinned against the cage. Suk Kim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams avoids the head kick by Suk Kim.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suk Kim.
Suk Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Suk Kim throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Suk Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suk Kim.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suk Kim.
Suk Kim tries to score with a low kick but Adams moves his leg out of the way.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suk Kim. Suk Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Suk Kim is breathing heavily.
Suk Kim pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suk Kim.
Suk Kim throws a leg kick that misses.
Suk Kim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suk Kim tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams landing knees to the body.
Adams jumps guard.
Adams is looking to stand up but Suk Kim isn't so interested in that idea.
Adams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suk Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Suk Kim stops Adams from standing up.
Suk Kim wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Suk Kim is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Suk Kim is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Adams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Suk Kim's back instead.
Adams has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Suk Kim has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four 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.
Suk Kim looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Adams looking for the choke but no joy.
Suk Kim tries to escape but Adams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Adams will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suk Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Suk Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Suk Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suk Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt - Suk Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adams has his takedown stuffed
and Suk Kim counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Good exchange - Suk Kim coming out on top.
Suk Kim throws a leg kick
and Adams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Adams.
Suk Kim has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Suk Kim is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Suk Kim avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Suk Kim misses with a body shot.
Suk Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suk Kim takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suk Kim throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hyun Suk Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Adams.
Suk Kim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suk Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Suk Kim.
Hyun Suk Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams tries to clinch but Suk Kim moves out of range.
Suk Kim waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suk Kim throws out the jab.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suk Kim.
Adams avoids the head kick by Suk Kim.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Suk Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suk Kim with a nice cross.
Hyun Suk Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suk Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Suk Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suk Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch up but Suk Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Suk Kim shows good takedown defense.
Suk Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suk Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Suk Kim managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Adams is trying to stall.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Adams pulls Suk Kim into guard.
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suk Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suk Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suk Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Suk Kim wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Suk Kim forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.
Suk Kim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Suk Kim is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Adams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Suk Kim's back instead.
Adams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Adams tightening his grip on Suk Kim, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Suk Kim throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Suk Kim throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suk Kim.
Adams rushes Suk Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Adams lands a knee to the body.
Suk Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A knee to the head by Adams.
Adams keeps control of Suk Kim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Suk Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Suk Kim tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams tries to pull guard but Suk Kim won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suk Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hyun Suk Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Adams.
Suk Kim tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Suk Kim just stands there and leans against the cage.
Suk Kim is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Suk Kim down to the mat. Suk Kim avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suk Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Suk Kim misses with a head kick.
Suk Kim throws a low kick, looking for Adams's leg but Adams calmly moves out of range.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Suk Kim shows good takedown defense.
Adams is looking to clinch but Suk Kim is avoiding it.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suk Kim counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suk Kim keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suk Kim lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Suk Kim throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a big head kick but Suk Kim shrugs it off.
Suk Kim is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Oh Suk Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suk Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suk Kim is looking to land body kicks.
A lazy left from Suk Kim finds it's target.
A head kick from Suk Kim lands but Adams takes it in his stride.
Suk Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
Suk Kim throws a head kick that Adams semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suk Kim throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Suk Kim throws a push kick but Adams slaps the foot to one side.
Adams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suk Kim.
Adams tries to clinch but Suk Kim is having none of it.
Suk Kim clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hyun Suk Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Suk Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams moves out of range as Suk Kim strikes.
Suk Kim wants to slow Adams down by chopping away at his legs.
Suk Kim throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
A leg kick checked by Suk Kim.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suk Kim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Suk Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Suk Kim does it's job there.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Suk Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suk Kim moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suk Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams wants to clinch up but Suk Kim keeps it at a distance.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Suk Kim pushes him off.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Suk Kim misses
and Adams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adams is leaning against Suk Kim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Suk Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Suk Kim is trying to break free.
Suk Kim is trying to stall.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
Suk Kim is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Suk Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Suk Kim.
Suk Kim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams jumps guard but Suk Kim stands there with Adams around his waist. Adams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Suk Kim wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Suk Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suk Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suk Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suk Kim wants to break free but Adams has control.
Suk Kim lands an uppercut.
Suk Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suk Kim throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Adams counters with a low kick, right behind Suk Kim 's knee.
Suk Kim lands a head shot.
Adams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suk Kim misses with a head kick.
Adams tries to clinch up but Suk Kim circles away and keeps his distance.
Suk Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suk Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suk Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
Suk Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Suk Kim scores with a leg kick.
Suk Kim throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Hyun Suk Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suk Kim can pounce on him.
Adams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Suk Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hyun Suk Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Adams!
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