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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jik Chuyhn Jyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jik Chuyhn Jyu enters the cage!
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143 lbs
27 - 18 - 0 |
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177 cm
27
145 lbs
19 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guy Downs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downs closes the distance and clinches up with Jyu, looking for a takedown. Downs pushes Jyu against the cage but Jyu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jyu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downs tries to clinch up but Jyu circles away and keeps his distance.
Jyu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jyu scores with a nice body kick.
Downs tries to clinch but Jyu is having none of it.
Downs tries to clinch but Jyu is having none of it.
Jyu cracks a nice hook into Downs's ribs.
Jyu stuffs the takedown attempt from Downs. Downs gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jyu as he avoids it easily.
Downs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jyu lands a nice shot that snaps Downs's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jyu. That's going to slow Downs down.
Jyu keeps Downs at a distance using the push kick.
Jyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jyu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Downs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downs.
Jyu scores with a leg kick.
Downs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jyu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jyu swings for the body but Downs moves out of range.
Jyu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jyu throws a leg kick that misses.
Jyu lands a nice shot to the body.
Downs shoots for a double leg takedown but Jyu sprawls well. He's pushed Downs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jyu as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jyu lands a right hook to the body.
Downs has a takedown stuffed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downs tries to clinch but Jyu moves out of range.
Jyu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jyu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Downs jumps guard but Jyu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Downs tries for a takedown but Jyu manages to get underhooks.
Jyu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jyu lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Jyu.
A shot in the inside from Jyu.
Jyu lands a body shot.
Downs working aggressively here.
Jyu slowing the pace effectively.
Jyu receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Downs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jyu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jyu.
Jyu digs a right hand into Downs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downs's gas tank.
Jyu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Downs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jyu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downs is trying to break the clinch but Jyu has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu digs a right hand into Downs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downs's gas tank.
Downs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Downs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jyu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jyu tries to work over Downs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Downs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jyu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jyu stalling in the clinch.
Jyu works on Downs's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of stalling here from Jyu.
Jyu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jyu gets underhooks to prevent Downs's takedown attempt.
Jyu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jyu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Jyu scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jyu fails to land.
Jyu gets underhooks to prevent Downs's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Jyu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Downs gets tackled into the cage by Jyu. Jyu maintains the clinch.
Jyu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jyu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Downs blocking some punches.
Jyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jyu just leaning against Downs, taking a breather.
Jyu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jyu lands an uppercut.
Jyu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jyu just leaning against Downs, taking a breather.
Downs prevents a body shot from Jyu.
Jyu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Jyu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jyu misses with a knee strike.
Downs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Jyu.
Jyu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jyu.
Jyu scores with a shot to the side of Downs's head.
Jyu scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Jyu.
Downs tries to pull guard but Jyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Downs backwards.
Jyu is pushing Downs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Downs tries to pull guard but Jyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jyu is defending well.
A short right from Jyu on the inside.
Jyu gets through Downs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jyu on the inside.
Jyu slows down the pace here.
Jyu tries to work over Downs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Downs blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jyu lands a hook that snaps the head of Downs backwards.
Jyu lands an uppercut.
Jyu lands with a left to the head.
Jyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Downs managing to block the knees to the body from Jyu.
Jyu throws a head punch that misses.
Jyu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jyu working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Jyu.
Jyu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Downss head.
Jyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jyu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Downs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs tries for a takedown but Jyu manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Downs's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jyu lands with a right to the head.
Jyu throws a punch but it's blocked by Downs.
Downs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jyu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Downs wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The referee calls for Jyu to work.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jyu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee calls for Jyu to work.
Jyu lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Downs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jyu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Downs rather than just go for the knockout.
Jyu keeps the fight on the outside.
Downs misses with a takedown attempt - Jyu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jyu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jyu wants it to stay on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jyu.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jyu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downs.
Jyu lands a leg kick that knocks Downs off balance momentarily.
Jyu throws a low kick but Downs moves out of range easily.
Downs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Downs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jyu can pounce on him.
Downs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jyu's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs passes Jyu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Downs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jyu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downs moves nicely into side control.
Downs swings around for an armbar but Jyu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Downs's guard.
Downs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jyu controls the pace.
Jyu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jyu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jyu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jyu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jyu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Downs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jyu has managed to get both his arms back between Downs's legs - danger averted.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downs looking for a guillotine here but Jyu defends easily.
Jyu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jik Chuyhn Jyu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jyu takes the fight into the clinch.
Downs tries to pull guard but Jyu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Downs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jyu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Downs wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jyu has him pressed against the cage.
Downs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jyu walks away with a smile on his face. Downs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Downs on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jyu. Jyu obviously looking to wear him down.
Jyu cracks Downs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Downs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Downs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jyu is fending him off so far but Downs persists. Nope, Jyu circles away and we're back to standing.
Downs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jyu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Downs stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Jyu shows good takedown defense.
Jyu throws a shot to the body.
Jyu is looking to slow Downs down with leg kicks.
Jyu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jyu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Downs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jyu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Downs momentarily.
Guy Downs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downs fails with the takedown.
Nice shot by Jyu.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jik Chuyhn Jyu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jyu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
A victorious Jik Chuyhn Jyu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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