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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Guk (ranked 132 p4p, 24 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 1075 p4p, 138 weight class). Jong Guk comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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178 lbs
28 - 13 - 0 |
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184 lbs
21 - 15 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kim Jong Guk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rigano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Rigano closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Jong Guk tries to work over Rigano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk lunges at Rigano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rigano's hand.
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rigano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jong Guk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rigano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Rigano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off but Rigano dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk manages to get back to half guard.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up but Rigano is controlling him
Jong Guk is trying to maintain the position but Rigano is very close to passing his half guard.
Rigano prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Jong Guk wants to improve his position but Rigano is controlling well.
Rigano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rigano prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Rigano trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Jong Guk kicks off Rigano and gets to his feet.
Jong Guk walks into a left hand.
Rigano thuds his shin into the meat of Jong Guk's side.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk scores with the left hand. Rigano knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rigano.
Jong Guk throws Rigano to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
A nice side step and Rigano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Rigano's head back.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
Rigano blocks the body kick.
Rigano lands a body shot.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Rigano does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Rigano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Rigano moves out of range.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Rigano saw that one coming.
Rigano throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.
Jong Guk leaves Rigano with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk thumps Rigano with a low kick.
Rigano looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jong Guk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rigano is controlling him.
Jong Guk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rigano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Rigano keeps it at a distance.
Rigano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jong Guk defends well and Rigano ends up having to push Jong Guk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigano walks into a straight right hand from Jong Guk.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rigano shoots in and gets a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
Jong Guk manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jong Guk defends it nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rigano is defended easily by Jong Guk.
Rigano swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
That's time! Jong Guk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Rigano dives in and grabs Jong Guk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jong Guk pushes down on Rigano's head and hops out.
Rigano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jong Guk on his heels. He'll look to pass Jong Guk's guard now, I'm sure.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot that snaps Rigano's head back.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Rigano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick.
Rigano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rigano shoots in but Jong Guk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rigano misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rigano takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rigano.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Rigano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk tests Rigano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Jong Guk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riganos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rigano 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 Rigano off to one side.
Jong Guk jabs at Rigano's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rigano.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Rigano 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.
Jong Guk rushes Rigano and presses him up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Rigano is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano shoots in but no luck this time.
Rigano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rigano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk lands a front kick.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Rigano tries for a takedown but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rigano is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk drives through and clinches with Rigano against the cage.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rigano! But no joy.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk lands a lovely overhand right.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Rigano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigano down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Jong Guk.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Rigano.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Rigano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jong Guk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Rigano is rocked!
Rigano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rigano is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Rigano is avoiding it.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano feints and as Jong Guk raises his hands in defense, Rigano changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rigano seems to have recovered his senses.
Rigano trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Guk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Guk seems keen to control Rigano's posture.
Jong Guk wants to stand but Rigano is controlling the position.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rigano's head.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk has Rigano up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but Jong Guk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the side of Rigano's head.
Rigano blocks an uppercut.
Rigano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jong Guk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rigano backwards.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rigano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Jong Guk slams his shin into Rigano's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rigano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk cracks Rigano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk stuffs the takedown.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jong Guk stuffs the takedown.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk gets underhooks to prevent Rigano's takedown attempt.
Rigano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jong Guk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rigano's elbow.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Rigano is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jong Guk is defending well.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Rigano avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Rigano prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riganos head.
Rigano wants a takedown but no success here.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jong Guk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rigano.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Rigano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Rigano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigano down.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
Rigano doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jong Guk counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jong Guk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rigano, pushing him back against the cage.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rigano gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Rigano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rigano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Rigano avoids it.
Rigano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk drives through and clinches with Rigano against the cage.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Rigano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk thumps Rigano with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a head shot.
Jong Guk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk forces Rigano back against the cage and clinches.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Rigano goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jong Guk prevents it.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Guk is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jong Guk down to the mat. Jong Guk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Rigano dives in for a single leg takedown but Jong Guk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rigano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rigano looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rigano has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Rigano is having none of it.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Rigano down.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Rigano up against the cage.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rigano controls his hands.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Rigano shoots in and gets a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Rigano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jong Guk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body kick.
Rigano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jong Guk avoids it really well and circles away.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rigano's head backwards.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rigano doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Rigano fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rigano tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rigano 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.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Rigano pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk is looking to slow Rigano down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk cracks Rigano with a good jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Rigano avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk had his way with Cliff Rigano in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jong Guk misses with a right hand
and Rigano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Rigano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rigano will feel that in the morning.
Rigano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jong Guk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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 clinches up against the cage.
Rigano blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Rigano is trying to drag Jong Guk to the mat but Jong Guk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rigano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rigano goes for a takedown attempt but Jong Guk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rigano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Guk has Rigano pressed against the cage, preventing Rigano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rigano is working for takedown but Jong Guk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jong Guk is pressed up against the cage. Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jong Guk down to the mat. Jong Guk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rigano is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk moves into the clinch successfully.
Rigano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jong Guk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jong Guk as the two fighters clinch.
Rigano tries to score a body lock takedown but Jong Guk shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Rigano's body.
Rigano moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Rigano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rigano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. Rigano should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Rigano shakes it off.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rigano.
Jong Guk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rigano's calf.
Jong Guk scores with a jab.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rigano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rigano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jong Guk finds it's way round the side to connect with Rigano's head.
Rigano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rigano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk cracks Rigano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rigano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Rigano down.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rigano.
Rigano throws a right and a left that Jong Guk avoids nicely.
Jong Guk scores with the left hand. Rigano knows he should have avoided that one.
Rigano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Rigano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rigano or perhaps it was just good defense by Jong Guk, which made it look bad.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt
and Jong Guk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rigano doesn't seem phased though.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rigano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rigano manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jong Guk 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 50:41
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:41
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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