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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Pappalardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Kim Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong Kim Jung has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Derek Pappalardo's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Derek Pappalardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dong Kim Jung!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappalardo darts in and clinches Jung up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jung has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands with a light punch inside.
Jung wants a takedown but no success here.
Pappalardo lands a body punch.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Good body shot from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Jung tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jung jumps guard but Pappalardo stands there with Jung around his waist. Jung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Kim Jung.
Pappalardo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappalardo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Pappalardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
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!
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pappalardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short uppercut from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Pappalardo.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Pappalardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Jung has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pappalardo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo digs a right hand underneath Jung's ribcage. Jung let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jung goes for a takedown attempt but Pappalardo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jung looks winded!
Jung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappalardo misses the shot to the body.
Pappalardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pappalardo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Pappalardo coming out on top.
Pappalardo sizes up Jung with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Derek Pappalardo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappalardo rushes Jung and presses him up against the cage.
Jung fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pappalardo after a bit of a struggle.
Pappalardo cracks Jung with a nice body shot.
Pappalardo gets through Jung's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo has him pressed against the cage.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jung or not.
Jung tries to pull guard but Pappalardo won't allow it.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a shoulder strike.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo lands a body shot.
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
Pappalardo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Pappalardo has him pressed against the cage.
Pappalardo digs a right hand into Jung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jung's gas tank.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Pappalardo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the side of Jung's head.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Pappalardo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung backwards.
Pappalardo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pappalardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pappalardo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pappalardo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pappalardo lands a right hand.
Pappalardo lands a left hand.
Pappalardo pushes Jung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand.
Pappalardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pappalardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pappalardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pappalardo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jung is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappalardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jung on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Pappalardo. That snapped Jung's head back.
Pappalardo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Pappalardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pappalardo. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pappalardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pappalardo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pappalardo wants it to stay on the feet.
Pappalardo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dong Kim Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pappalardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pappalardo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the head.
Derek Pappalardo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pappalardo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo lands a nice looking body shot.
Pappalardo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pappalardo lands with an overhand left.
Jung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pappalardo but Pappalardo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Derek Pappalardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Kim Jung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jung at a distance.
Jung throws a sloppy head kick and Pappalardo moves out of range easily.
Jung doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pappalardo throws a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Pappalardo finds it's target.
Pappalardo moves in looking to clinch but Jung pushes him off.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pappalardo lands a slapping body shot.
Pappalardo lands with a shot to the body.
Pappalardo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jung in his tracks.
Jung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappalardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pappalardo scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pappalardo lands a nice hook to Jung's body. Jung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappalardo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Pappalardo scores with a shot to the body.
Pappalardo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jung.
Jung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pappalardo throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pappalardo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung walks into a straight right hand from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo tries to clinch up but Jung circles away and keeps his distance.
Jung feints the counter takedown.
Jung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pappalardo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jung scrambles back to his feet.
Jung tries for a takedown but Pappalardo circles away easily
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappalardo wants to clinch up but Jung keeps it at a distance.
Pappalardo lands a slapping body shot.
Pappalardo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo scores with a sloppy right hand. Jung should have avoided that one.
Pappalardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jung at a distance.
Nice shot by Pappalardo.
Jung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Derek Pappalardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pappalardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pappalardo scores with the left hand. Jung knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappalardo lands a two punch combo.
Jung is rocked!
Pappalardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pappalardo digs a good body shot into Jung's ribs.
Jung is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
It's a brutal combination of punches from Pappalardo! Jung is backing up but he can't get away as Pappalardo lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Jung and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derek Pappalardo!
A relieved looking Derek Pappalardo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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