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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reinhart Vult (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vult comes to the cage accompanied by War Machine by KISS. Reinhart Vult has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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207 cm
35
222 lbs
16 - 16 - 1 |
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185 cm
38
220 lbs
26 - 36 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reinhart Vult! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 36 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Jin Kim! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Vult. Reinhart Vult seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kim shoots in looking for a takedown. Vult tries to sprawl out of it but Kim keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vult manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kim keeps the fight on the outside. Kim shoots in for a takedown but Vult shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kim looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vult is fending him off so far but Kim persists. Nope, Vult circles away and we're back to standing. Reinhart Vult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim. Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Vult throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vult misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim walks into a left hand. A shot to the liver by Vult. Beautiful body shot. Vult gets a clinch. Vult breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Vult's head coaches at Nordic Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vult has Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vult has had enough of the clinch but Kim keeps him there for the moment. Vult stalling in the clinch.
Vult tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow. Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Vult pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Vult counters with a nice uppercut. Reinhart Vult is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kim tries to keep at a distance but Vult has taken the fight into the clinch. Kim blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Kim's face as he tries to break the clinch. Vult lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment. Vult struggles to land a body shot inside as Kim controls his hands.
Kim breaks the clinch.
Kim drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim throws a big right hand that misses. Kim missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kim controlling from the top position. Vult is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vult will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Kim with a flurry of punches that miss. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Kim wants to control from the top but Vult keeps moving. Kim trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Kim throwing strikes from guard but Vult blocks nicely. Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work. Vult is not content to let Kim control the position. Vult knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground. Kim advances to mount. Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kim lands a couple of good shots and Vult has given up his back, trying to escape the position! Kim lands a punch to the side of the head from the back. This has been an exciting period of action! Kim thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vult trying to get back to his feet but Kim is in full control for now. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kim struggling to land strikes to the head as Vult covers up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kim dominated that round. That's time! Vult's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vult tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vult tries to avoid it but Kim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vult to the ground. Vult escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Vult cracks Kim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Vult closes the distance looking to clinch and Kim counters by clinching up. Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vult after a bit of a struggle. Vult lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment. Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Vult manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Reinhart Vult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim. Vult stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
Vult tries to stall but Kim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim pulls guard. Vult wanted to stand there but Kim had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Kim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kim, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Reinhart Vult just wasn't active enough. Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vult.
Kim shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim wants to pass the guard but Vult is defending well. Vult kicks off Kim and gets to his feet. Kim shoots in for a takedown but Vult shows good takedown defense. Vult throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kim fails with the takedown. Kim dives in for a single leg takedown but Vult sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Vult really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Kim is trying to break the clinch but Vult has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Vult breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vult. Kim gets tackled into the cage by Vult. Vult maintains the clinch. Vult wants to break free but Kim has control.
Vult stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Vult shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Vult stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
Vult lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut. Vult trying to control the position but instead, Kim has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vult into the cage. A body shot lands from Vult.
Kim is breathing heavily. Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Vult manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Vult lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Vult's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Reinhart Vult is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Kim is looking to clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kim goes for a double leg but Vult avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vult continues to drive forward. Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Vult pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vult throws a right hand that Kim ducks under and follows up with a left that Kim also avoids with ease. Vult is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Vult feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kims jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Vult uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kim has time to react. Vult is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Vult manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Vult is looking to take this fight into the clinch. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Vult throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Vult throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhart Vult dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jin Kim's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vult closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Vult gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
Vult scores with a hook to the body. Vult stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
Vult slowing the pace effectively. Vult breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good exchange - Vult coming out on top. Vult connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Vult clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage. Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vult has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reinhart Vult has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Kim. Kim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Vult lands a damaging elbow. Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vult breaks from the clinch.
Kim looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Kim trying to control but Vult is working from the bottom. Kim controls from within his opponent's guard. Vult preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Vult on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vult tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kim throws a big right hand that misses. Kim looking to sit in guard and control but Vult gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Vult preventing the sweep. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Reinhart Vult. Kim fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Vult.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Vult closes the distance and lands a one-two. Vult digs a good body shot into Kim's ribs. Kim looks to land a left hand but Vult moved out of range nicely. Kim has a takedown stuffed. Vult moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action! Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vult pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vult gets caught napping as Kim dives in and scores a takedown. Vult manages to retain guard. Vult is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kim is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kim wants to pass the guard but Vult is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Reinhart Vult showed his dominance in that final round. I think Vult has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reinhart Vult! Reinhart Vult really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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energy
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hype
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