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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Il Sung comes to the cage accompanied by Death in Vegas- Dirt. Hawk has chosen Deadwood as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kim Il Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Il Sung tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it.
Il Sung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Il Sung swings for the body but Hawk moves out of range.
Il Sung tries for a takedown but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Il Sung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hawk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Il Sung.
It seemed like Hawk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hawk delivers a nice body kick.
Il Sung lands a jab to the head.
Il Sung connects with a body shot that sends Hawk's belly button to the back.
Il Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Il Sung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Hawk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hawk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hawk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Il Sung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Il Sung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Il Sung lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung misses with a wild body shot.
Il Sung tries to score with a low kick but Hawk moves his leg out of the way.
Il Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk tries a quick counter leg kick but Il Sung is wise to it.
Il Sung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hawk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hawk missing with a left hand there. Il Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hawk looks to land a left hand but Il Sung moved out of range nicely.
Il Sung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hook to the body lands for Il Sung.
Il Sung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hawk or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hawk.
Hawk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung misses the shot to the body.
Il Sung shoots for a double leg takedown but Hawk sprawls well. He's pushed Il Sung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Il Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Il Sung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hawk's waist but Hawk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Il Sung off to one side.
Hawk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Il Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hawk.
Hawk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Il Sung.
Hawk misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Hawk as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Il Sung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Il Sung blocks a jab.
Il Sung has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Il Sung there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hawk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hawk swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Hawk lands a front kick.
A leg kick checked by Hawk.
Il Sung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk throws a hook but Il Sung avoids it easily.
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hawk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Il Sung.
Il Sung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but Il Sung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hawk throws out a powerful jab.
Hawk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Il Sung scores with a shot to the body.
Il Sung ducks under a wild hook from Hawk.
Il Sung attempts a counter takedown but Hawk avoids it well and moves away.
Il Sung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Il Sung clinches up against the cage.
Il Sung blocking some punches.
Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Hawk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawk prevents a body shot from Il Sung.
Il Sung tries a body shot but Hawk blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Il Sung.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Il Sung.
Hawk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Il Sung struggles to land a body shot inside as Hawk controls his hands.
Il Sung lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Il Sung tries to circle away but Hawk has him pinned against the cage.
Hawk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hawk lands with a light punch inside.
Il Sung trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hawk fails to land.
Il Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Il Sung can't find room to land a body shot as Hawk controls the action.
Good body shot from Hawk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Hawk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Il Sung missing with a left hand there. Hawk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Il Sung connects with a body shot.
Hawk avoids the body shot from Il Sung.
Il Sung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hawk misses with a hook. Il Sung ducked under it nicely.
Il Sung is looking to score with low kicks.
Hawk scores with a hook to the body. Il Sung takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hawk tests Il Sung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hawk takes one to the side of the head.
Thomas Hawk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hawk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Il Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawk.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Il Sung's shoulder, as Il Sung tries to avoid the shot.
Il Sung takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Kim Il Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Hawk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Hawk throws a head kick that misses.
Il Sung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Il Sung fakes the leg kick and cracks Hawk in the body.
Il Sung lands with a cross.
Il Sung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas Hawk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawk throws a big shot that misses.
Il Sung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Il Sung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawk.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Il Sung throws a wild body kick that Hawk sees coming a mile off.
Hawk tries to bum rush Il Sung with a series of wild strikes but Il Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Il Sung tries to counter with a takedown but Hawk is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawk looks to throw the jab but Il Sung is out of range.
Il Sung lands a leg kick that knocks Hawk off balance momentarily.
Il Sung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Il Sung showed some decent athleticism there.
Il Sung will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Il Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Hawk defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Il Sung 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hawk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Il Sung seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk moves into full guard.
Hawk 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.
Il Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Hawk is retaining full guard.
Il Sung is working hard here to advance position.
Hawk looking to control.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Il Sung controlling him for the moment.
Il Sung postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hawk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Il Sung, into his guard.
Hawk tries to free his leg and advance position but Il Sung is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Il Sung has his foot on Hawk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hawk works his way back into a safe position though.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from Il Sung.
Hawk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Il Sung is keeping the position for now.
Hawk is still trying to improve position.
Il Sung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hawk wants to stand and escape but Il Sung is having none of it.
Il Sung advances position into side control!
Il Sung is trying to get an arm triangle but Hawk is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Il Sung dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hawk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hawk looks to score with a jab to the body but Il Sung is just out of range.
Hawk misses with a wild body shot.
Hawk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Il Sung momentarily.
Hawk catches Il Sung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Il Sung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk tries to roll over but Il Sung keeps him under control.
Hawk is not content to let Il Sung control the position.
Hawk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Il Sung scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hawk gets back to full guard.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully.
Hawk wants to sweep here but Il Sung controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Il Sung 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.
Hawk advances to half guard.
Il Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hawk moves into full mount! Il Sung won't be happy about that!
Il Sung is desperately trying to improve his position but Hawk has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hawk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hawk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Il Sung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hawk scoring with strikes but Il Sung is staying in there.
Il Sung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hawk 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.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hawk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il Sung drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Il Sung jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawk is on top in guard.
Hawk is pushing down on Il Sung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Il Sung is fighting to maintain full guard but Hawk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hawk prevents Il Sung from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Hawk.
Hawk tries to pass to full mount but Il Sung defends it.
Hawk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Il Sung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hawk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hawk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Il Sung!
Hawk working the ground and pound effectively.
Il Sung is rocked!
Thomas Hawk has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Il Sung! Hawk sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Il Sung and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
Thomas Hawk very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Kim Il Sung spoke after the fight, saying 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'.
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