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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Maksim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu. Maksim has chosen RUSSIA ANTHEM as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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153 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hop Sing Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Maksim!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Maksim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Maksim is predictable there
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Maksim pushes Jung off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jung closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maksim's guard.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maksim keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maksim keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Maksim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Maksim is retaining full guard.
Maksim keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully.
Jung is pushing down on Maksim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maksim is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is keen to just control but Maksim is a slippery customer.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Maksim is defending well.
Maksim tries to kick Jung off but Jung keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Maksim is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Maksim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maksim is trying to stand.
Jung is thwarting Maksim's attempts to control the position.
Jung seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Maksim has recovered full guard.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maksim wants to stand and escape but Jung is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Maksim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maksim kicks off Jung and gets to his feet.
Maksim closes the distance but Jung moves to the side
and Jung counters with a single leg into guard. Maksim didn't expect that.
Jung trying to control but Maksim is working from the bottom.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Maksim can't keep his opponent in guard - Jung advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Maksim is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung is keen to just control but Maksim is a slippery customer.
Jung is looking to advance position but Maksim won't allow it.
Jung controlling the action here.
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maksim defends it well.
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jung passes to side control.
Jung goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maksim rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jung's guard! Nice work there by Maksim!
Maksim wants to get up but he can't break Jung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maksim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maksim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maksim wants to stand but Jung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've been informed that Maksim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jung is trying to keep Maksim in close.
Maksim won't allow Jung to sweep him here.
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 Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maksim moves out of range as Jung throws a body kick.
Jung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Hop Sing Jung has been cut.
Maksim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jung counters with a takedown into side control.
Jung is trying to get an arm triangle but Maksim is defending well.
Jung is trying to move to mount but Maksim reverses beautifully and ends up in Jung's guard.
Maksim tries to stand but Jung is controlling from the bottom.
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maksim passes into half guard.
Jung is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is pressing down on Maksim's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maksim tries to stand but Jung is controlling from the bottom.
Jung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jung tries to get out of the position.
Jung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maksim defends well.
Jung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Maksim's guard.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maksim is keeping the position for now.
Jung has gone for a leg lock! Maksim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jung's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maksim preventing the sweep.
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Maksim passes into side control.
Jung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maksim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jung is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hop Sing Jung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maksim tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jung.
Jung wants to sweep here but Maksim controlling him for the moment.
Jung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maksim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jung looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maksim tries to stand but Jung is controlling from the bottom.
Jung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maksim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jung is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Jung passes into half guard.
Jung trying to control from half guard but Maksim is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Maksim is defending the position.
Jung stops Maksim from getting back to his feet.
Jung seems to be looking for submissions.
Maksim is trying to stand up here but Jung is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Maksim!
Maksim tries to lock up and control but Jung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hop Sing Jung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Maksim throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Maksim misses
so Jung counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jung is pushing down on Maksim's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maksim is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jung wants to work for an arm triangle but Maksim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maksim is trying to stand up here but Jung is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jung works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung looking to secure an arm triangle but Maksim defends it well.
Jung jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Maksim is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Maksim and Jung has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jung swings around for an armbar but Maksim sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jung's guard.
Maksim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jung is proving hard to escape from.
Maksim preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maksim wants to get up but he can't break Jung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maksim defends well.
Jung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maksim defends it easily.
Maksim would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maksim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maksim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maksim won't allow Jung to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maksim wants to stand but Jung is controlling his posture from full guard.
Maksim stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Maksim swings widly with a right hand
and Jung counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jung passes to full mount!
Jung looking for a guillotine from mount but Maksim is having none of it.
Jung swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Maksim is now in Jung's guard. A big mistake from Jung there, giving up the dominant position!
Jung looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Maksim has picked Jung up and slammed him! Jung can't keep hold of the triangle and Maksim manages to pass to side control!
Maksim decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung checks a leg kick.
Maksim lands with a cross.
Maksim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jung drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maksim is keeping the position for now.
Jung is working hard here to advance position.
Maksim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jung pushes down on Maksim's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jung moves into full mount! Maksim won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hop Sing Jung clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
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.
Jung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jung trying to mount his opponent but Maksim defends it.
Maksim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maksim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung uses his free foot to push down on Maksim's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Maksim.
Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maksim can do to turn this around?
Jung tries to control but Maksim wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Maksim is on top in guard.
Maksim stands up and waves to Jung to follow him.
Maksim jabs Jung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Jung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jung shoots in and bounces Maksim off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jung drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maksim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jung has Maksim in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to hit a switch here but Maksim passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jung there!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jung drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Maksim dives on top into guard.
Maksim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jung is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Maksim tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jung advances to half guard.
Maksim is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Maksim is looking to escape.
Jung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maksim knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung content to control rather than advance.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maksim keeps working.
Jung is looking to advance position but Maksim won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Hop Sing Jung will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hop Sing Jung's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!
Maksim falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jung passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jung goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Maksim turns into him and now he's in Jung's guard.
Jung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maksim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maksim wants to stand but Jung has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maksim is one step ahead there.
Maksim trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom.
Jung looking for subs off his back but Maksim has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jung manages to get to full guard.
Jung working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Maksim has passed into half guard!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to roll over but Maksim keeps him under control.
Jung is refusing to be controlled, as Maksim sits in half guard.
Jung actively working from the bottom here.
Jung is looking to improve his position.
Maksim is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maksim has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jung is proving hard to escape from.
Maksim is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to sweep here but Maksim controlling him for the moment.
Maksim tries to stand but Jung is controlling from the bottom.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maksim is one step ahead there.
Jung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maksim manages to get himself to full guard.
Jung passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jung trying to control the action but Maksim is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung laying and praying for a moment but Maksim takes advantage and regains half guard.
Maksim is trying to stand up here but Jung is controlling him well.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Maksim is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is looking for submissions but instead, Maksim has regained full guard.
Ivan Maksim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung passes Maksim's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hop Sing Jung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 50:45
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hop Sing Jung!
Hop Sing Jung retains his featherweight title!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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