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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Buck Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Do Hoo Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown's entrance music is Cannibal Corpes - Hammer smashed face. A fine choice. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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188 cm
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198 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
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168 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buck Brown! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do Hoo Jung! The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Jung, before circling back to the center of the mat. It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown. Jung dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Jung's head and hops out. Jung takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses. Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Jung's shoulder, as Jung tries to avoid the shot. Jung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Brown! Jung controlling from side mount. Brown is not content to let Jung control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round. Jung is trying is best to control the position here. Brown is thwarting Jung's attempts to control the position. Brown lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Brown is looking for a kimura but Jung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brown to get the leverage. Brown lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Jung wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jung holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Jung is pressing down on Brown's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Jung wants to sweep but no luck. Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Jung wants to sweep but no luck. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Jung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Brown won't allow Jung to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown with a flurry of punches that miss. Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jung's guard. Jung is trying to get back to full guard. Brown tries to stand and escape but Jung is controlling the position. Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Brown is pressing down on Jung's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jung is holding on for now. Jung is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow. Jung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown is trying to break free.
Jung looking for the choke but no joy. Jung trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jung is trying to stick to Brown's back but Brown is turning into Jung. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jung's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brown. Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Brown wants to stand but Jung has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Jung has wrist control. Jung 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. Brown wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving. Brown working some strikes from top position. Brown throwing strikes but missing. Brown distracts Jung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Jung is retaining full guard. Jung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Jung controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jung controlling the position. Jung looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jung is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. Jung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Brown looking to pass the guard. Brown lands a couple of digs. Jung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jung sitting in guard, not really doing much. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Brown dominated that round. That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range. Brown throws a body punch but Jung moves out of range. Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jung. Brown takes a swing at Jung's ribcage but misses. Brown defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung. Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown looking to pass the guard. Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet. Brown trying to control but Jung is working from the bottom. Jung has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though. Jung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Jung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Brown drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brown jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Brown lands a couple of elbows. Brown stands up from Jung's guard - Brown perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Jung on the wrong end of a nice hook. Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Jung scores with a takedown into Brown's guard. Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Jung is proving a slippery customer.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully. Jung postures up.
Jung preventing the sweep. Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jung's guard.
Buck Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Jung. Brown wants to stand but Jung has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Jung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Jung wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position. Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown, not yet. Brown looking to control.
Jung slips nicely into half guard. Brown gets full guard. Jung trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. Jung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Brown wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Brown trying to control here.
Jung is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Jung seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around? Jung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brown is just riding it out for now. Jung eventually gives up the hold. Brown is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buck Brown will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jung throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it. Brown misses with a straight right. The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Brown misses the shot to the body. A jab from Brown finds it's way through Jung's defenses. A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet. Jung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side. Jung fails to land the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily. Buck Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Do Hoo Jung. Brown comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jung throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jung is in Brown's guard. Jung wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Jung wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. Brown looking for a guillotine here but Jung defends easily.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily. Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jung is one step ahead there. Jung sitting in guard, not really doing much. Brown trying to control the position.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jung is aware though and is defending well. Jung controlling from the top position. Brown has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jung looking to pass the guard. Jung pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard. Jung is working for a submission of some sort.
Jung trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away. Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jung is working away from the top position though. Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Jung is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. Brown is staying active underneath Jung, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Jung is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brown is looking for a triangle but Jung pushes his legs off easily.
Jung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Buck Brown did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. 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.
Nice takedown defense from Brown. No joy for Jung on that attempt. Jung slips under a jab. Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown cracks Jung with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Jung goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward. Brown misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming. Jung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown. Jung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Brown counters with a nice body shot. Buck Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Do Hoo Jung. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung fails to land the takedown. Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range. Jung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jung misses with an uppercut. Buck Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Jung shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Jung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Jung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Buck Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jung sees it coming and avoids it easily. Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Jung, before circling back to the center of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Jung does a little dance to reset his feet. Horrible takedown attempt by Jung or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad. Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jung. Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Brown as Jung shoots in. Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Jung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Jung staying out of range there. Brown throws a lazy right hand but Jung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Jung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown. Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jung fails to land the takedown. Jung shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Jung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Jung is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Brown is looking for a triangle here but Jung uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Ground and pound from Brown. Jung on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head. Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown. Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jung defends it well. Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Brown scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jung keeping hold of Brown's head, controlling as best he can. Jung trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up.
Brown missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow. Jung is holding on to half guard well. Jung tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Jung is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard. Brown trying to control from half guard but Jung is working away. Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Jung is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Brown had his way with Do Hoo Jung in that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Jung tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jung darts in looking for a takedown but Brown gets double underhooks and turns Jung into the cage. Jung shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but Jung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Jung takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt. Brown appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Buck Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Do Hoo Jung. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Brown is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Jung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brown's guard. Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jung passes into half guard. Brown moves into full guard.
Jung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Jung stopping the sweep attempt from Brown. Brown keeping moving, preventing Jung from controlling successfully. Brown trying to control the position.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jung's guard.
Buck Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Brown wants to control from the top but Jung keeps moving. Jung is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown passes Jung's left leg - he's now in half guard. Brown wants to take a breather but Jung is having none of it. Brown is really struggling to control Jung but he's trying to hold on to the position. Jung is trying to get back to full guard. Brown content to control rather than advance. Jung wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him! Brown trying to control but Jung is having none of it. Jung gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Brown controlling the pace. Jung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Jung is not content to let Brown control the position. Jung is looking to improve his position.
Jung keeps trying to improve his position. Jung actively working from the bottom here. Jung is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Brown controlling the action here. Jung tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
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. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Jung defends it. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jung is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jung avoid being mounted? Brown prevents Jung from improving his position. Jung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Brown slows the pace down in half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Jung is not content to let Brown control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Buck Brown showed his dominance in that final round. Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 50:45 Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 50:45 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Brown! Buck Brown retains his middleweight title! A relieved looking Buck Brown 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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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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