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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dorn Il Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Il Khan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Just One Fix. Dorn Il Khan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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189 cm
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209 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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150 cm
21
210 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
KO power |
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Good takedowns
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dorn Il Khan! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dylan Zimmerman! The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zimmerman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Il Khan pinned against the cage. Il Khan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Il Khan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Il Khan wants to pass to mount but Zimmerman is defending the position. Zimmerman tries to roll over but Il Khan keeps him under control. Zimmerman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Il Khan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Il Khan's back! Il Khan tries to roll but Zimmerman sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zimmerman is trying to stick to Il Khan's back but Il Khan is turning into Zimmerman. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Zimmerman's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Il Khan. Il Khan trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom. Zimmerman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Zimmerman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Il Khan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Il Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Il Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Il Khan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dorn Il Khan just wasn't active enough. Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Il Khan circles away easily and Il Khan counters with a shoot takedown. Zimmerman fights it but they end up in guard. Il Khan content to stall in guard here. Il Khan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Il Khan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zimmerman looking to control.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Il Khan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Il Khan is stalling in the full guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dorn Il Khan just wasn't active enough. Il Khan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zimmerman as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il Khan shoots in for a takedown but Zimmerman shows good takedown defense. Nice sprawl there from Zimmerman as Il Khan shoots in. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dorn Il Khan. That's going to take a lot out of him. Il Khan scores with a takedown into Zimmerman's guard. Zimmerman looking for subs off his back but Il Khan has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zimmerman wants to get back to full guard. Il Khan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Zimmerman wants to control but Il Khan is keeping busy and won't allow it. Il Khan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Il Khan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zimmerman still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zimmerman has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. You can see the frustration on Il Khan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorn Il Khan dominated that round. That's time! Il Khan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Il Khan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Il Khan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zimmerman sprawls well initially but Il Khan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Il Khan is looking for a kimura but Zimmerman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Il Khan to get the leverage. Zimmerman manages to get to full guard.
Zimmerman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round. Il Khan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zimmerman's head. Il Khan wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving. Il Khan wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is keeping the position. Zimmerman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Il Khan defends well. Il Khan wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving. Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Il Khan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Il Khan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Il Khan trying to control but Zimmerman is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Il Khan stands and throws Zimmerman's legs to the side, diving into side control. Zimmerman is looking to regain half guard here but Il Khan keeps moving and retains side control. Il Khan remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Il Khan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zimmerman has escaped the position, nice work there. Zimmerman being controlled for a moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zimmerman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Il Khan's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il Khan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Il Khan wants to pass the guard but Zimmerman is defending well. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Il Khan in particular looking to stall. Il Khan is looking for a kimura but Zimmerman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Il Khan to get the leverage. Il Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Il Khan is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Il Khan is looking for a kimura but Zimmerman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Il Khan to get the leverage. Il Khan thows a huge punch but Zimmerman dodges it nicely.
Zimmerman actively working from the bottom here. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Zimmerman has eaten all the pies! Il Khan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Il Khan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zimmerman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zimmerman and Il Khan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Zimmerman gets back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dorn Il Khan dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown but Il Khan circles away easily and Il Khan counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Il Khan sitting and controlling from the half guard. Il Khan works his way into full mount! Il Khan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Zimmerman is on top in guard.
Zimmerman looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Il Khan pulls Zimmerman in close to prevent any damage. Zimmerman drops back, looking for a kneebar! Il Khan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Il Khan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Il Khan! Il Khan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zimmerman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Dylan Zimmerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zimmerman sneaks back into half guard. Il Khan trying to control the pace. Il Khan is keen to just control but Zimmerman is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dorn Il Khan just wasn't active enough. Il Khan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Dorn Il Khan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Il Khan looking to control and managing it successfully. Il Khan forces the positional change into back control. Zimmerman trying to control the action but Il Khan just sinks the hooks in. Il Khan is riding his opponent, not letting Zimmerman buck him off. Zimmerman trying to control the action but Il Khan just sinks the hooks in. Il Khan is persistently looking for the submission but Zimmerman is defending it well.
Il Khan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Zimmerman doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zimmerman wants to escape the position.
Il Khan doesn't have the hooks in and Zimmerman manages to turn into his guard.
Il Khan tries to land a sweep but no joy. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Il Khan is pulling down on Zimmerman's head. It's preventing any offense from Zimmerman, at least for the moment. Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Il Khan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Il Khan in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Dorn Il Khan showed his dominance in that final round. Well Il Khan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Dorn Il Khan! Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dorn Il Khan! Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Dorn Il Khan!
Dorn Il Khan wins by unanimous decision! Post fight, Dorn Il Khan took to the microphone: 'Silence dog your only purpose is to die by my hand'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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