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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yordan Andonov (ranked 4026 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Bo Kim (ranked 3251 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 cm
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176 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
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182 cm
27
173 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yordan Andonov! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kong Bo Kim! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Andonov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Andonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Andonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bo Kim, as that shot connected.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bo Kim. Bo Kim throws a series of punches but Andonov avoids them all with ease. Bo Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Andonov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Bo Kim thuds a left hand into Andonov's body. Andonov walks into a stiff left hand from Bo Kim. Andonov has a takedown stuffed. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Andonov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bo Kim circles away. Decent striking displayed by Bo Kim there. Bo Kim stuffs the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bo Kim throws a series of strikes that have Andonov backpedaling.
It looks like Yordan Andonov has been cut. Bo Kim connects with a jab. Bo Kim scores with a jab.
Andonov is rocked! Andonov shoots in looking for a takedown but Bo Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andonov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Kong Bo Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round. Andonov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Andonov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Bo Kim throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Andonov stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Bo Kim follows into mount! Oh Andonov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Bo Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Andonov seems to have got his legs back now. Bo Kim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Andonov is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bo Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bo Kim prevents Andonov from getting the reversal. Bo Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bo Kim breaks from Andonov's wrist control and lands an elbow. Bo Kim takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Andonov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Bo Kim. What's that going to do exactly? Bo Kim content just to control the position here. Andonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Andonov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonov tries to get out of the position. Andonov is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Andonov is looking to improve his position but Bo Kim isn't that keen on the idea. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bo Kim controlling from mount. Andonov is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bo Kim controlling his opponent. Andonov is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kong Bo Kim dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yordan Andonov's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bo Kim cracks Andonov with a good jab. Andonov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bo Kim. That one must have hurt. Bo Kim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bo Kim wants it to stay on the feet. Yordan Andonov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bo Kim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Andonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bo Kim stuns Andonov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Kong Bo Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bo Kim connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Bo Kim lands a nice hook to Andonov's body. Andonov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Andonov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bo Kim. Bo Kim lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andonov at a distance.
Bo Kim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice uppercut there from Bo Kim. Horrible takedown attempt by Andonov or perhaps it was just good defense by Bo Kim, which made it look bad. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Andonov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Bo Kim thuds his shin into the meat of Andonov's side.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bo Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Bo Kim with a body punch. A glancing blow. Bo Kim scores with a nice head shot. A kick lands to the mid section there for Bo Kim. Bo Kim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andonov momentarily.
Andonov moves forwards but Bo Kim connects with a nice, crisp jab. Bo Kim drops Andonov with a left and a right! Oh, Andonov is hurt - Bo Kim dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action! Bo Kim advances to mount. Bo Kim controlling from mount. More stalling from Bo Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Andonov tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bo Kim controlling from the full mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Andonov is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bo Kim controlling from mount. Andonov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bo Kim has a good base and remains in mount. Bo Kim controlling from the full mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bo Kim with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Bo Kim is continuing to stall. Kong Bo Kim has got the better of the ground game so far. Andonov is desperately trying to improve his position but Bo Kim has a good base and remains in mount. Bo Kim controlling the pace for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kong Bo Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Yordan Andonov's cut. That's time! Andonov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Andonov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. And Bo Kim responds with a good body kick, but Andonov manages to step out the way in time. Bo Kim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andonov. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bo Kim - that will leave a mark!
Bo Kim scores with a push kick. Andonov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bo Kim connects with an inside leg kick. Bo Kim pushes Andonov up against the cage in a clinch. Andonov has Bo Kim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bo Kim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bo Kim scores with a shot to the side of Andonov's head. Andonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Andonov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bo Kim gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bo Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonov backwards. Bo Kim pushes Andonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Andonov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bo Kim pulls him back up using the underhooks. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. A shot in the inside from Bo Kim. Bo Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonov backwards. Bo Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bo Kim lands a right hand. Andonov takes a shot to the head. Bo Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Andonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A right hook to the body lands for Bo Kim.
Bo Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonov backwards. Bo Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut. Bo Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bo Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Andonov backwards. A short uppercut from Bo Kim. Bo Kim scores with a nice hook to the head. Bo Kim pushes Andonov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Bo Kim throws a big uppercut that drops Andonov! More strikes from Bo Kim and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Andonov lies dazed against the cage as Bo Kim celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kong Bo Kim! Our winner, Kong Bo Kim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RATING
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