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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Un kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Aegukka. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 cm
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207 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kim Jong Un! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Evans! The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jong Un gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans. A kick lands to the mid section there for Jong Un. Jong Un connects with a high kick. Evans misses with a leg kick and Jong Un counters with a low kick, right behind Evans 's knee. Jong Un throws the kick towards the body but Evans avoids it. Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Jong Un moves into the clinch. Evans wants to break free but Jong Un has control.
Evans scores with a shot to the side of Jong Un's head. Jong Un tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jong Un tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jong Un lands with a short shot to the head. Jong Un goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jong Un throws a head punch that misses. Jong Un swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Un misses with a short punch on the inside. Jong Un can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jong Un has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans trying to control the position but instead, Jong Un has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the cage. Evans is looking to break free of the clinch but Jong Un has double underhooks. Evans is pushing Jong Un up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Evans blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jong Un lands a nice uppercut. Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jong Un has him pressed against the cage. Jong Un swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Un. A hook to the body from Jong Un.
Jong Un lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Evans tries to pull guard but Jong Un won't allow it.
Jong Un lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Evans. Jong Un misses with some punches.
Jong Un lands a body punch in the clinch. Evans can't break the clinch.
Jong Un misses with a punch to the body.
Evans lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jong Un softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Evans wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Un. Evans is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Evans can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Un controls the action.
Jong Un misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jong Un lands with a short head shot on the inside. Jong Un swings wildly with an uppercut but Evans uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Jong Un scores with a nice short uppercut. Evans'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. Evans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jong Un lands a nice shot to the body. Jong Un misses with a short punch on the inside. Evans is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Jong Un lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Jong Un lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Evans has Jong Un pushed against the cage. Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Un moves away from the strike by Evans. The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jong Un catches Evans with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Evans throws a jab when Jong Un was well out of range. Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Un. Jong Un fires out a quick counter leg kick but Evans just manages to avoid it. Evans cracks Jong Un with an open hand slap. Jong Un tries to clinch there but Evans circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jong Un takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Decent striking displayed by Evans there. Evans takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Evans slips under a jab from Jong Un. Jong Un throws a hook but Evans avoids it easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jong Un avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Un can pounce on him.
Jong Un throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Jong Un misses with a wild body shot. Jong Un misses the shot to the body. Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Jong Un closes the distance and clinches. Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Un blocks a body shot from Evans. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Evans.
Jong Un misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Un makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Evans blocks a body shot from Jong Un. Jong Un misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jong Un struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans is trying to push Jong Un away but Jong Un has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Evans wants to stall.
Jong Un is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Evans can do to turn this around? Evans is trying to force a seperation but Jong Un has the dominant position. Jong Un misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Evans blocking some punches.
Jong Un pushes Evans back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Jong Un throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans. Jong Un misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Evans jumps guard but Jong Un turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Jong Un struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Evans tries to break free but Jong Un pushes him back against the cage. Jong Un misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Evans is pushing Jong Un up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Evans looking to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Evans fails to land. Evans working hard to break the clinch. Evans stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jong Un lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Un keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jong Un lands a body punch. Jong Un throws a punch but it's blocked by Evans. Evans stalling the fight.
Evans pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Evans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jong Un looking to pass the guard. Evans escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jong Un gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Jong Un not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Our spies down at at Zero Tolerance inform us that Evans has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Evans trying to control the position.
Jong Un is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Jong Un trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy. Evans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Evans misses with a kick to the body.
Evans lands with an overhand left. Jong Un misses with a body kick. Evans throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Un moves out of range as Evans throws a body kick.
Jong Un throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Jong Un misses the shot to the body. Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Jong Un takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Un connects with a solid leg kick. Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Jong Un sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Evans just misses with a punch to the body.
Evans throws a lazy uppercut
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Jong Un forces Evans back against the cage and clinches. Jong Un working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kim Jong Un has scored more points in the clinch so far. Jong Un throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Evanss head. Evans tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Jong Un avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage. Jong Un can't find room to land a body shot as Evans controls the action.
Jong Un lands with a left to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jong Un struggles to land a body shot inside as Evans controls his hands.
Jong Un tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Jong Un tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Evans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jong Un lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jong Un working some nice short punches in the clinch. Evans trying to stall but Jong Un improves his position.
Evans lands an uppercut. Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Jong Un misses with a straight left. Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Un counters with a nice leg kick. Evans attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Evans throws out a leg kick but Jong Un moves out of range and Evans only half commits. Jong Un tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center. A good leg kick by Jong Un. Jong Un swings widly with a right hand
enabling Evans to counter with a crisp jab. Evans throws a right hand that misses
and Jong Un counters with a nice uppercut. Evans lands a nice shot that snaps Jong Un's head back.
Donald Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jong Un scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! A big left from Jong Un misses. Jong Un steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans. Evans throws an off balance right hand
and Jong Un counters with a slapping leg kick. Evans throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Kim Jong Un is winning the standup battle so far. Jong Un tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Jong Un throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Jong Un slips a straight right by Evans. Jong Un lands with an overhand left. Evans throws a leg kick and Jong Un counters with a stiff right hand. Evans looks to land a right hand but Jong Un moved out of range. Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Un can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Jong Un throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Un counters with a nice leg kick. Nice defenses there by Jong Un.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jong Un connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Un throws a push kick but Evans slaps the foot to one side. Evans takes one to the chin there. A cross from Jong Un lands. Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Un counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Evans takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target. Jong Un checks a leg kick. Evans misses with a low kick. Jong Un closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Jong Un doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Un lands a shoulder strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Un. Evans prevents a body shot from Jong Un.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jong Un tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Jong Un lands a hook that snaps the head of Evans backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Evans blocks an uppercut.
Evans fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jong Un has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
Evans jumps guard but Jong Un stands there with Evans around his waist. Evans gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kim Jong Un has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Evans. Evans wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jong Un has him pressed against the cage. Evans blocks a body shot from Jong Un. Jong Un letting Evans take a breather here. Evans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Un pushes Evans back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Jong Un works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un clearly takes that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jong Un lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Un.
Jong Un on the wrong end of a nice hook. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Un, right into the meat.
Evans lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Evans crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jong Un - the referee stops the clock and Evans gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jong Un. Evans manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Evans's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. A slow jab from Evans misses its intended target. Jong Un scores with a kick to the midsection. Evans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Un connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. It looks like Jong Un has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Evans misses with an uppercut
and Jong Un makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. This has been an exciting period of action! Jong Un lands a nice leg kick that just misses Evans's sensitive parts. Jong Un connects with a body shot that sends Evans's belly button to the back. Jong Un throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Evans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Evans is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Un.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jong Un slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Jong Un moves into range and clinches up with Evans. Jong Un lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards. Jong Un prevents a body shot from Evans. You can see that Evans has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Evans blocking some punches.
Evans wants to break free but Jong Un has control.
Jong Un lands a right hand. Jong Un lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jong Un lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Evans blocks a body shot from Jong Un. Jong Un fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Un tries a body shot but Evans blocks it.
Jong Un misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Un lands a right hand. Jong Un tries to throw a body punch but Evans avoids it by throwing Jong Un back against the cage. A short left from Jong Un. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Jong Un lands with a left to the head. Evans is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Jong Un lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Jong Un lands on the inside with an uppercut. Evans misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Un fails to land. Jong Un prevents Evans from breaking the clinch. Jong Un tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Un. Jong Un working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jong Un misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jong Un as Evans tries to tie him up. Evans trying to control the position but instead, Jong Un has worked for underhooks and has pushed Evans into the cage. Jong Un lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Evans wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jong Un keeps control of Evans as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jong Un softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Jong Un digs a right hand underneath Evans's ribcage. Evans let out a lung full of air as it connected. Evans is trying to break the clinch but Jong Un has him pressed against the cage. Evans working aggressively here.
Evans tries a body shot but Jong Un blocks it.
Jong Un lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jong Un misses with a short punch on the inside. A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Un. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jong Un as Evans tries to tie him up. Evans swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Un uses good head movement to avoid it. Jong Un lands with a light punch inside. Jong Un doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Un fails to land. Jong Un lands a left hand.
Evans is trying to break the clinch but Jong Un has him pressed against the cage. Jong Un lands an uppercut.
Evans is rocked! Evans looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Evans is trying to break free. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Un had his way with Donald Evans in that round. 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!
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Un throws out the jab. Evans throws a shot to the body.
Evans takes one to the side of the head.
Evans is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Un finish him? Jong Un lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Evans seems to have recovered his senses. Evans fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Un is out of range. Jong Un lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Evans misses with a looping left. Jong Un swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Jong Un slips the punch. Jong Un throwing a counter right hand but Evans manages to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Evans misses with an uppercut
and Jong Un counters with a nice right hand that sends Evans toppling to the canvas! Evans scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jong Un finish him?! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Evans has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Un. Evans dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Un. That did some damage! Sloppy strikes from Evans. Those never looked like landing. Jong Un fires out a quick counter leg kick but Evans just manages to avoid it. Jong Un drops Evans with a huge uppercut! Evans drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Jong Un is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Un! Kim Jong Un retains his light heavyweight title! Kim Jong Un decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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