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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yo Hwan Lim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaice Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Yo Hwan Lim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kaice Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Gunn.
Gunn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gunn lands in his opponent's guard.
Lim scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Lim throws an overhand right that lands on Gunn's shoulder, as Gunn tries to avoid the shot.
Lim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gunn to the ground. Lim is now in Gunn's guard.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Lim from controlling successfully.
Lim tries to free his leg and advance position but Gunn is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn has a closed guard, preventing Lim from standing up.
Lim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lim defends well.
Gunn 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lim can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lim trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Lim content to stall in guard here.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lim is one step ahead there.
Lim trying to control but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Lim sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gunn's guard.
That's two 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.
Lim is nestled in close to Gunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gunn controlling the position for now.
Lim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunn defends it well.
Gunn is looking to improve his position.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back.
Lim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunn defends it well.
Lim is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim tries to pass to full mount but Gunn defends it.
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Lim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Kaice Gunn has been cut.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Lim uses good head movement to avoid it.
No luck for Lim with that takedown attempt.
Lim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gunn.
Lim goes for a double leg but Gunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gunn continues to drive forward.
Lim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yo Hwan Lim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lim's sensitive parts.
Gunn lands a nice shot to the body.
Lim shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lim was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gunn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lim's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gunn tries to roll over but Lim keeps him under control.
Gunn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lim pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lim is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lim trying to mount his opponent but Gunn defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yo Hwan Lim will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Lim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
Lim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunn avoids it really well and circles away.
Lim throws a series of strikes that have Gunn backpedaling.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lim.
Lim shoots for a takedown but Gunn saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yo Hwan Lim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim misses with a takedown attempt - Gunn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gunn misses with a lunging right hand
and Lim counters with a three punch combo that has Gunn backing up. Gunn nods at Lim to acknowledge the strikes.
Lim goes for a double leg but Gunn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gunn continues to drive forward.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gunn or perhaps it was just good defense by Lim, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lim takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yo Hwan Lim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunn drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lim can't do much from the bottom here.
Gunn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gunn cracks Lim with a big right hand but Lim just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gunn lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lim can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lim is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Lim's face as Gunn controls the position.
Gunn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lim is trying to control Gunn's posture but Gunn avoids it.
Lim is looking to regain half guard here but Gunn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lim sneaks back into half guard.
Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
Gunn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Lim is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lim has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunn is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lim landing a few short strikes.
Gunn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lim is refusing to be controlled, as Gunn sits in half guard.
My spies in Sydney Fight Team inform me that Gunn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lim looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunn wants to pass to mount but Lim is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunn pulls his head out easily.
Gunn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gunn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lim is controlling Gunn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gunn prevents Lim from standing back up.
Gunn working the head and body with strikes.
Gunn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lim keeps working.
Gunn looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gunn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lim is just riding it out for now. Gunn eventually gives up the hold.
Lim looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaice Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaice Gunn's cut.
That's time! Lim's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lim shoots for a double leg takedown but Gunn sprawls well. He's pushed Lim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lim gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gunn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lim throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gunn landing with the ground and pound.
Lim working a defensive guard here.
Lim wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gunn defends well.
Lim trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Lim trying to keep a closed guard but Gunn is proving a slippery customer.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Lim keeps moving.
Lim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gunn lands a couple of elbows.
Lim keeping moving, preventing Gunn from controlling successfully.
Lim throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lim working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gunn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lim working for a triangle but Gunn defends it easily.
Gunn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gunn has managed to get both his arms back between Lim's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gunn wants to control from the top but Lim keeps moving.
Lim keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Lim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lim fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunn avoids it really well and circles away.
Lim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gunn sprawls well. Gunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lim gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yo Hwan Lim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Lim. Lim gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunn throws a big counter head kick but Lim avoids it with no problem.
Gunn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lim.
Lim tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunn darts in looking for a takedown but Lim gets double underhooks and turns Gunn into the cage.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body. Lim takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gunn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Gunn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lim looking for a guillotine here but Gunn defends easily.
Gunn postures up.
Lim looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Gunn has picked Lim up and slammed him! Lim can't keep hold of the triangle and Gunn manages to pass to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunn working the body and head with strikes.
Gunn lands an elbow.
Lim takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaice Gunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunn 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaice Gunn!
Kaice Gunn tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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