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Coming up we have a light heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between An Chol Hyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biggy Highway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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193 cm
26
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
21
215 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong
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World class MT
Granite chin
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, An Chol Hyon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Biggy Highway! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yuuki Gou and Shirou Masuda.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Highway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chol Hyon closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. Highway is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chol Hyon is defending well for now. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Chol Hyon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Highway tries to land knees in the clinch but Chol Hyon avoids the damage to the body. Chol Hyon is trying to maintain a safe position but Highway gets an underhook and turns Chol Hyon into the ropes. Chol Hyon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Highway unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chol Hyon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Chol Hyon is breathing heavily. Highway tries to land knees in the clinch but Chol Hyon avoids the damage to the body. Highway with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Highway tries a knee to the head but Chol Hyon blocks it.
Highway trying to land knees to the body.
Highway tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Highway looking to throw knees to the head but Chol Hyon is blocking nicely.
Highway lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chol Hyon managing to block the knees to the body from Highway.
Chol Hyon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chol Hyon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chol Hyon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Highway manages to avoid it. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highway, right into the meat.
Chol Hyon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Highway counters with a head kick. That will keep Chol Hyon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! A nice leg kick lands there from Highway. A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway. Highway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chol Hyon. Highway throws a quick inside leg kick. A nice leg kick lands there from Highway. Highway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chol Hyon scores with a nice right hand.
Chol Hyon takes a kick to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Highway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chol Hyon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Highway - the referee stops the clock and Chol Hyon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Highway. Chol Hyon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Chol Hyon looks to land a body kick but Highway moved away. Chol Hyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Highway feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chol Hyon's calf. A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Highway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Highway there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Highway connects with a high kick. An inside leg kick lands from Highway. Highway lands with a slapping head kick. Highway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Highway scores with a nice body kick.
Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks. Chol Hyon takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Highway lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chol Hyon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Highway feints and then cracks Chol Hyon's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chol Hyon down. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chol Hyon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Highway goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Chol Hyon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Highway can pounce on him.
Highway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggy Highway dominated that 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.
Highway throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chol Hyon. Chol Hyon misses with a two punch combination.
Highway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Highway lands with a nice body kick. Highway moves out of range of the body kick from Chol Hyon.
Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Chol Hyon attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Highway fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chol Hyon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Chol Hyon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. A lazy body kick from Chol Hyon and Highway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A head kick from Highway lands but Chol Hyon takes it in his stride. An Chol Hyon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick. A kick lands to the mid section there for Highway. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Highway delivers a nice body kick. Highway connects with an inside leg kick. That kick from Highway tenderised Chol Hyon's leg. Chol Hyon is trying to keep his angry face on. Chol Hyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Highway lands a front kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. An inside leg kick lands from Highway. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Chol Hyon will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Chol Hyon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Highway avoids the body shot from Chol Hyon.
Highway scores with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Highway - that will leave a mark!
An Chol Hyon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Highway throws a leg kick which misses Chol Hyon's front leg but catches the back leg as Chol Hyon tries to avoid it. Highway scores with a head kick. Chol Hyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Highway throws a head kick that half lands.
Highway scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Chol Hyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Chol Hyon closes the distance looking to clinch and Highway counters with an outside leg kick.
Highway plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Highway has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chol Hyon throws a front kick aimed at Highway's knee but Highway avoids it well. Highway only half commits to the counter leg kick. Highway thumps Chol Hyon with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. An inside leg kick lands from Highway. Biggy Highway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. An inside leg kick lands from Highway. Chol Hyon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Highway. Chol Hyon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Highway connects with a high kick. Biggy Highway seems to be getting the better of the standup. Highway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chol Hyon's sensitive parts. An inside leg kick lands from Highway. Highway connects with an inside leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Highway. Chol Hyon throws a leg kick that is checked and Highway counters with a nice kick to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Highway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chol Hyon's sensitive parts. Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks. Highway moves out of range of the body kick from Chol Hyon.
Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Biggy Highway showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Chol Hyon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chol Hyon 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. Highway scores with a head kick. Chol Hyon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Chol Hyon throws a lazy uppercut
and Highway counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Chol Hyon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Highway finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Highway goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Highway throws a nice inside leg kick. Highway throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chol Hyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Highway. Highway obviously looking to wear him down.
Highway chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action! Highway scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Highway finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Highway throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Highway scores with a leg kick.
Highway is looking to slow Chol Hyon down with leg kicks. Chol Hyon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Highway.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chol Hyon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Highway. That one must have hurt. Highway looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Highway.
Highway lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Highway throws a nice outside leg kick. Chol Hyon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Highway turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Highway throws a head kick that half lands.
Highway bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Highway scores with a kick to the midsection. A solid body kick from Highway. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Highway lands a head kick. Chol Hyon smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Highway scores with a head kick.
Highway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Chol Hyon tries to clinch up. Biggy Highway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Chol Hyon is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Highway moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chol Hyon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Highway - the referee stops the clock and Chol Hyon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Highway. Chol Hyon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Highway throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A thudding body kick lands there by Highway!
Highway lands with a kick to the temple. Chol Hyon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Ouch! a nice leg kick from Highway, right into the meat.
Chol Hyon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Highway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
An Chol Hyon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Highway lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chol Hyon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Highway. Chol Hyon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Highway. That one must have hurt. That kick from Highway tenderised Chol Hyon's leg. Chol Hyon is trying to keep his angry face on. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chol Hyon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Highway. A chopping leg kick lands by Highway. Highway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Highway. Chol Hyon shrugs it off though.
And that's the end of the fight! Biggy Highway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Highway has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30 Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biggy Highway! Biggy Highway looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'GET ON DEEZ NUTS KING!!!'. An Chol Hyon spoke after the fight, saying 'Forgiveness, preasuh.'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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