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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gigantor Monster (ranked 6417 p4p, 267 weight class) and Seong Hyeon Lee (ranked 4775 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gigantor Monster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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165 cm
19
141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
26
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gigantor Monster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seong Hyeon Lee! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Monster falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. A big right from Lee misses. Monster is looking to counter punch. Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monster. Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Monster counters with a two punch combo. Monster looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy. Monster throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Monster throws a lazy uppercut
and Monster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Monster's head. Monster throws a shot to the body.
Monster throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monster throws an off balance right hand
and Monster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fighters circling - Monster throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jab from Lee. Monster looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. A swing and a miss from Lee. Monster swings and misses with a shot to the body letting Lee counter with a right hand. Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it. A telegraphed right hand from Monster misses the target. Lee throws a hook but Monster avoids it easily. It looked like Monster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Monster throws a right hand that misses
and Monster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monster defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. Monster fails to land with a series of punches.
Monster staying out of range there. Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Monster misses the target. Monster misses with a looping left. Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Monster moves into range and connects with a jab. Monster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Monster's head. Lee with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monster looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well. A jab from Lee finds it's way through Monster's defenses. Monster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. Monster looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well. It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lee misses with a right hand and Monster counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking. Monster moves out of range as Lee strikes. Lee throws a shot from downtown. Monster moves away and avoids it. Monster seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Monster feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Monster then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Lee misses with a looping right. A swing and a miss from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monster swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes. Monster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Monster misses with a looping right. Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Monster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lee is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Monster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Monster. Monster throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Monster thows a left - swing and a miss! Monster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seong Hyeon Lee will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Monster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it. It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Monster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee. Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Lee moves out of range of the strikes. Lee throws out a counter right but Monster avoids it with no problem. Monster swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand. Monster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Monster connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee. Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Monster counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monster scores with a jab to the jaw. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Monster was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Lee misses with a looping left. Monster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lee misses with a hook. Monster ducked under it nicely. A quick step to the side and Monster tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Gigantor Monster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Monster lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee misses with a hook. Monster ducked under it nicely. A decent looking cross lands there for Monster. Monster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monster missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lee misses with a looping left. Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Monster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Gigantor Monster is winning the standup battle so far. Monster misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Monster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy. Monster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee. Monster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Jab by Lee. Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Monster. Monster moves out of range of the strikes. Lee throws a lazy right hand but Monster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Monster went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monster's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monster scrambles back to his feet. Lee ducks under a wild hook from Monster. Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Monster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab. Monster takes one to the side of the head.
Lee slips under a jab from Monster. A swing and a miss from Monster. Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Monster misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee misses with a straight right. A counter left hand to the body from Monster misses its target. Lee misses with a looping right. Monster blocks a jab. A big left from Lee misses. Lee misses with a left hand and Monster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Monster jabbing away but nothing is landing. Monster just misses with a punch to the body.
Monster swings widly with a right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee throws a hook to the side of Monster's head but Monster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Monster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. 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 Gigantor Monster will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Monster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. Monster blocks a jab. Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Monster throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it. Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. No joy there for Monster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Monster 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. Lee misses with a right hand and Monster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Lee lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Monster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Lee lands with a cross. Lee misses with a right hand and Monster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Monster. Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Monster slips under a jab from Lee. Monster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Monster walks into a straight right hand from Lee. Monster misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Monster counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monster misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Monster throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot. Monster throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Monster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Monster scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Monster works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination. Monster looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range. Lee avoids the body shot from Monster.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Monster looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Lee misses with a looping right. Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lee misses with a looping left. Lee loads up on a big right hand but Monster slips the punch. Monster misses with a right hand enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab. Monster waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee. Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Monster swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab. Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Monster's shoulder, as Monster tries to avoid the shot. Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Monster doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monster. Monster ducks under a wild hook from Lee. Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Monster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Lee thows a left - swing and a miss! Monster moves into range and connects with a jab. Monster misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Monster's shoulder, as Monster tries to avoid the shot. Monster throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Seong Hyeon Lee. Well Lee 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seong Hyeon Lee!
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RATING
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