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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Guk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim Jong Guk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan thuds his right hand into Jong Guk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sullivan misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Sullivan's front leg but catches the back leg as Sullivan tries to avoid it.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sullivan.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sullivan shoots in but Jong Guk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sullivan feinted with a counter takedown.
Sullivan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Sullivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan attempts a counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it well and moves away.
Sullivan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jong Guk, pushing him back against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Sullivan tries to pull guard but Jong Guk won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sullivan.
Sullivan lands a left hand.
Jong Guk has had enough of the clinch but Sullivan keeps him there for the moment.
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Sullivan's front leg.
Jong Guk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jong Guk wants it to stay on the feet.
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch.
Sullivan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sullivan prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Sullivan lands with a punch from half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sullivan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Sullivan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sullivan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jong Guk wants to improve his position but Sullivan is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan wants to pass to mount but Jong Guk is defending the position.
Jong Guk pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
Sullivan tries to clinch up.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jong Guk has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Nice takedown defense from Jong Guk. No joy for Sullivan on that attempt.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Sullivan pushes him away.
Sullivan forces Jong Guk back against the cage and clinches.
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Jong Guk, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Jong Guk against the cage but Jong Guk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk lands an overhand right.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sullivan, as that shot connected.
Sullivan shoots in but Jong Guk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Jong Guk had a free shot at his head there.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Sullivan's shoulder, as Sullivan tries to avoid the shot.
Sullivan darts in looking for a takedown but Jong Guk gets double underhooks and turns Sullivan into the cage.
Jong Guk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Sullivan walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sullivan at a distance.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Sullivan defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Sullivan moved out of range.
Jong Guk cracks Sullivan with an open hand slap.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it.
Sullivan walks into a straight right hand from Jong Guk.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Sullivan down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
and Sullivan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jong Guk's guard.
Sullivan scoring with some ground and pound.
Sullivan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Guk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Sullivan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk throws a shot to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Sullivan feinted with a counter takedown.
Sullivan moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sullivan manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
Sullivan takes one to the chin there.
Jong Guk works Sullivan's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sullivan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jong Guk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sullivan misses the jab.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Jong Guk circles away easily
and Jong Guk counters with a nice body shot.
Jong Guk lands a glancing blow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Jong Guk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sullivan attempts a counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it well and moves away.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
Sullivan shoots in and drives through. Jong Guk sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Sullivan's body.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Sullivan's body.
Jong Guk with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Jong Guk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jeremy Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A lazy left from Jong Guk finds it's target.
Sullivan misses with a hook.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Sullivan and move into the clinch position.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jong Guk scores with a spinning back kick!
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sullivan in his tracks.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sullivan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sullivan darts in and clinches Jong Guk up against the cage.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sullivan.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sullivan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jong Guk but Jong Guk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sullivan checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sullivan.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sullivan's calf.
Sullivan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
and Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control.
Jong Guk throws Sullivan to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jong Guk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sullivan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Sullivan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sullivan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jong Guk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sullivan scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sullivan down.
Jong Guk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jong Guk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sullivan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jong Guk keeps Sullivan at a distance using the push kick.
Jong Guk lands a head shot.
Sullivan wants to clinch.
Sullivan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Sullivan ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk's corner calls for a 1-2. Jong Guk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Sullivan's leg. Sullivan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Jong Guk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sullivan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sullivan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sullivan scores with a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
Jong Guk seems keen to control Sullivan's posture.
Jong Guk pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sullivan.
Sullivan swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but Jong Guk shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Sullivan's front leg.
Sullivan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jong Guk's waist but Jong Guk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sullivan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeremy Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. Sullivan should have avoided that one.
Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Sullivan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sullivan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jong Guk clobbers Sullivan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sullivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Sullivan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sullivan tries to clinch up but Jong Guk circles away and keeps his distance.
Sullivan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sullivan lands with an uppercut that bounces Jong Guk off the cage and back into range.
Jong Guk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sullivan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jong Guk with a hook.
Sullivan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Sullivan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan drops his hands momentarily and Jong Guk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sullivan looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
Sullivan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jong Guk to score with a decent uppercut.
Jeremy Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sullivan's hands.
Jong Guk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sullivan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk cracks Sullivan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Sullivan moved away.
Jong Guk catches Sullivan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sullivan or perhaps it was just good defense by Jong Guk, which made it look bad.
Sullivan takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jong Guk winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
An out of breath Kim Jong Guk thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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